Nominees for the MJHL’s six major awards have been finalized, Commissioner Kim Davis announced today.
“Each team submitted a nominee for the awards and the league’s 11 coaches subsequently conducted a vote,” explained Davis. “Each of the nominees should be very proud of their accomplishment.”
The respective winners will be announced later this week. The Mike Ridley Award, given to league’s top point producer, will be known when the regular season comes to an end.
Assistant Captains Jeremey Leipsic. Mackenzie Dwyer and Coach Blake Spiller are all up for awards.
The award finalists are:
MVP Award – Steve “Boomer” Hawrysh Memorial Trophy
Dexter Kuczek Winnipeg Blues
Tyler Kirkup Virden Oil Capitals
Troy Martyniuk Winkler Flyers
Rookie of the Year Award – Vince Leah Trophy
Justin Lee Virden Oil Capitals
Matthew Thiessen Steinbach Pistons
Matthew Osadick Swan Valley Stampeders
Hockey Ability and Sportsmanship Award – Frank McKinnon Memorial Trophy
Jeremey Leipsic Portage Terriers
Drew Worrad Steinbach Pistons
Keaton Jameson Swan Valley Stampeders
Top Goaltender Award
Emilien Boily OCN Blizzard
Troy Martyniuk Winkler Flyers
Matthew Thiessen Steinbach Pistons
Top Defenceman Award – Brian Kozak Memorial Trophy
Mackenzie Dwyer Portage Terriers
Darby Gula Steinbach Pistons
Mitch Dyck Winkler Flyers
Top Scorer Award – Mike Ridley Trophy
TBA at a later date
Coach of the Year Award – Portage Terriers “Muzz McPherson” Award
Paul Dyck Steinbach Pistons
Blake Spiller Portage Terriers
Troy Leslie Virden Oil Capitals