Blazers hand out team awards
Let the awards begin!!???
First up! @CentazzoOrrin Most Improved! pic.twitter.com/lgBlqBP3MY— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) March 27, 2020
The Kamloops Blazers handed out their team awards on Friday morning:
- Orrin Centazzo was named the Most Improved Player.
- Max Martin took home the Top Defenseman Award
- Caedan Bankier is the Diamond in the Rough.
- Logan Stankoven was named Most Dedicated and Rookie of the Year.
- Montana Onyebuchi was recognized for his involvement in the community. He was also named co-winner of the grinder of the year.
- Brodi Stuart was named co-winner of the grinder of the year and the unsung hero award.
- Dylan Garand was recognized for excellence in Hockey/Education. He was also named CO-MVP
- Ryan Hughes was also named co-winner of the unsung hero award.
- Connor Zary won the Top Prospects Award.
- Zane Franklin was recognized for his extreme leadership and ability. He also took home the +/- award, 3 Stars Award, and Top Scorer. He was also named Co-MVP.
Wheat Kings hold the end of the year awards ceremony
Jiri Patera dominates 2019-202 Wheat Kings Team Awards ? https://t.co/1dOPHLAmBB
— Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) March 27, 2020
The Brandon Wheat Kings announced their team awards winners on Friday evening.
- Jiri Patera was named MVP, Top Graduating Player, 3 Stars Award Winner and Fan’s Choice Award.
- Luka Burzan was named the top scorer.
- Jake Chiasson was named the Rookie of the Year.
- Ben McCartney was named Top Manitoban.
- Ridly Greig was deemed Most Improved Player.
- Marcus Sekundiak is the Most Inspirational Player.
- Dom Schmiemann took home the Unsung Hero Award.
- Connor Gutenberg and Lynden McCallum were recognized for being Community-Minded.
Cougars hand out two awards
“He came in this year really focused and became a really good player and leader. He’s still young, still improving and he has a great future ahead of him." The Dan Hamhuis MVP Award goes to Taylor Gauthier.
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— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) March 27, 2020
The Prince George Cougars handed out two awards on Friday naming Jack Sander the player who best represents the Cougars on and off the ice and Taylor Gauthier Team MVP.
Bast signs with Mannheim
Jason Bast (Moose Jaw 2005-2010) signed one-year contract with Adler Mannheim (Germany, DEL). This season with Kölner Haie (Germany, DEL) 46 GP, 8+9.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) March 27, 2020
Jason Bast (337 GP, 114 G, 140 A with the Moose Jaw Warriors from 2005-10) has signed a one-year contract with Adler Mannheim in Germany. He played 46 games for Kolner Haie this year scoring eight goals and nine assists.
Machacek signs extension in Germany
Spencer Machacek (Vancouver, 2005-2008) signed one-year contract extension with Grizzlys Wolfsburg (Germany, DEL). 52 GP, 15+17, alternate captain. Next season with be Machacek's seventh in the DEL.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) March 27, 2020
Spencer Machacek (203 GP, 77 G, 91 A with the Vancouver Giants from 2005-08) has signed a one year- contract extension with Grizzlys Wolfsburg. The former third-round pick of the Atlanta Thrashers tallied 15 goals and 17 assists in 52 games this season.
Williams signs extension in Germany
Jeremy Williams (Swift Current, 2000-2004) signed one-year contract extension with Straubing Tigers (Germany, DEL). 51 GP, 20+17, alternate captain. Led team in goals, second on team in points.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) March 27, 2020
Jeremy Williams (174 GP, 99 G, 108 A with the Swift Current Broncos from 2000-04) has signed a one-year contract extension with the Straubing Tigers in Germany. The former seventh-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs had 20 goals and 17 assists to lead the Tigers in goals and finishing second in points.