ECHL Colorado Eagles

Colorado's Schneekloth Named 2011-12 ECHL Defenseman of the Year

Published on April 4, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL on Wednesday announced that Aaron Schneekloth of the Colorado Eagles is the ECHL Defenseman of the Year for 2011-12 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members.

The ECHL Defenseman of the Year award is presented annually to the defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.

Bryan Miller of Alaska finished second, followed by Wheeling's Andrew Hotham, Johann Kroll of South Carolina and Florida's David Fischer.

The winner of the Reebok Goaltender of the Year award will be announced on Thursday.

Schneekloth, who was named to the All-ECHL First Team last week, led all ECHL defensemen this season in goals (20), points (62), power-play goals (9), power-play assists (21), power-play points (30) and shots (201), while tying for first among blue-liners in game-winning goals (6) and finishing second in assists (42).

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