WHL Everett Silvertips

Murray Receives Western Conference Accolades

Published on March 22, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


CALGARY, AB - Everett Silvertips Captain Ryan Murray received a pair of honors from the Western Hockey League Thursday, being named a Second Team Western Conference All-Star and the Western Conference finalist for the WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year. The Western Conference All-Stars and award finalists were announced Thursday afternoon at a press conference in Calgary officially launching the 2012 WHL playoffs.

In addition to his All-Star nod, Murray joined Eastern Conference nominee Mark Stone of the Brandon Wheat Kings as the two finalists for the WHL's 2012 Most Sportsmanlike Player Award. The recognition adds to an already impressive resume for the 18-year-old blueliner, who became just the second player in Silvertips history to represent Canada at the World Junior Championships this year. He also Captained Team Cherry in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on February 1 in Kelowna and is expected to be one of the first players chosen in this summer's NHL Entry Draft after being rated #3 among all draft-eligible North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting.

Despite being limited to 46 games this season due to injury and the World Juniors, Murray helped lead the Silvertips into the playoffs with a second-half surge that saw the club end the season on a 12-10-1 stretch and secure the #8 seed in the Western Conference. The White City, Saskatchewan native led all Silvertips defenseman and ranked seventh on the team in scoring with 31 points on 9 goals and 22 assists. He also finished with a team-leading 16 powerplay assists, an even plus/minus rating and 31 penalty minutes.

Below is the complete list of 2012 WHL award finalists and All-Stars:

WHL Rookie of the Year, Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy

Eastern Conference - Sam Reinhart (Vancouver, BC), Kootenay Ice

Western Conference - Tim Bozon (Cureglia, SUI), Kamloops Blazers

WHL Goaltender of the Year, Del Wilson Trophy

Eastern Conference - Tyler Bunz (St. Albert, AB), Medicine Hat Tigers

Western Conference - Ty Rimmer (Edmonton, AB), Tri-City Americans

WHL Defenceman of the Year, Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy

Eastern Conference - Alex Petrovic (Edmonton, AB), Red Deer Rebels

Western Conference - Brenden Kichton (Spruce Grove, AB), Spokane Chiefs

WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year, Brad Hornung Trophy

Eastern Conference - Mark Stone (Winnipeg, MB), Brandon Wheat Kings

Western Conference - Ryan Murray (White City, SK), Everett Silvertips

WHL Scholastic Player of the Year, Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy

Eastern Conference - Jimmy Bubnick (Saskatoon, SK), Calgary Hitmen

Western Conference - Reid Gow (Killarney, MB), Spokane Chiefs

WHL Coach of the Year, Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy

Eastern Conference - Pat Conacher, Regina Pats

Western Conference - Jim Hiller, Tri-City Americans

WHL Executive of the Year, Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy

Eastern Conference - Bob Green, Edmonton Oil Kings

Western Conference - Craig Bonner, Kamloops Blazers

WHL Humanitarian of the Year, Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy

Eastern Conference - Taylor Vause (Calgary, AB), Swift Current Broncos

Western Conference - Brendan Gallagher (Delta, BC), Vancouver Giants

WHL Marketing / Business Award

Eastern Conference - Moose Jaw Warriors

Western Conference - Spokane Chiefs

WHL Regular Season Champions, Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy

Edmonton Oil Kings: GP - 72 W - 50 L - 15 OTL - 3 SL - 4 Pts - 107

WHL Top Scorer - Bob Clarke Trophy

Brendan Shinnimin - (Winnipeg, MB) Tri-City Americans

GP - 69 G - 58 A - 76 Pts - 134 PIM - 82

The WHL Eastern and Western Conference All-Star Teams are as follows:

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAMS

FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM

Goaltender - Tyler Bunz (St. Albert, AB), Medicine Hat Tigers

Defenceman - Alex Petrovic (Edmonton, AB), Red Deer Rebels

Defenceman - Ryan Pulock (Dauphin, MB), Brandon Wheat Kings

Forward - Emerson Etem (Long Beach, CA), Medicine Hat Tigers*

Forward - Mark Stone (Winnipeg, MB), Brandon Wheat Kings*

Forward - Jordan Weal (North Vancouver, BC), Regina Pats

SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM

Goaltender - Nathan Lieuwen (Abottsford, BC), Kootenay Ice

Defenceman - Mark Pysyk (Sherwood Park, AB), Edmonton Oil Kings

Defenceman - Brandon Davidson (Taber, AB), Regina Pats

Forward - Michael St. Croix (Winnipeg, MB), Edmonton Oil Kings

Forward - Max Reinhart (Vancouver, BC), Kootenay Ice

Forward - Michael Ferland (Brandon, MB), Brandon Wheat Kings

WHL WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAMS

FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM

Goaltender - Ty Rimmer (Edmonton, AB), Tri-City Americans

Defenceman - Brenden Kichton (Spruce Grove, AB), Spokane Chiefs

Defenceman - Joseph Morrow (Sherwood Park, AB), Portland Winterhawks

Forward - Ty Rattie (Airdrie, AB), Portland Winterhawks *

Forward - Brendan Shinnimin (Winnipeg, MB), Tri-City Americans *

Forward - Brendan Gallagher (Delta, BC), Vancouver Giants

SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM

Goaltender - Cole Cheveldave (Calgary, AB), Kamloops Blazers

Defenceman - Ryan Murray (White City, SK), Everett Silvertips

Defenceman - Austin Madaisky (Surrey, BC), Kamloops Blazers

Forward - Sven Bartschi (Langenthal, SUI), Portland Winterhawks

Forward - Adam Hughesman (Winnipeg, MB), Tri-City Americans

Forward - Patrick Holland (Lethbridge, AB), Tri-City Americans

* indicates unanimous selection

Silvertips ticket packages for the 2012 WHL playoffs are on sale now at the team office located at Comcast Arena or by phone at 425-252-5100. The Silvertips office is open weekdays, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Single-game playoff tickets are also available now at the Comcast Arena box office, online at www.everettsilvertips.com or by phone at (866) 332-8499.

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