Bulls Well Represented in OHL Coaches Poll
March 24, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Belleville Bulls News Release
Seven members of the Belleville Bulls have been recognized in the annual OHL Coaches Poll. The OHL Coaches Poll provides team coaches with the opportunity to recognize players in several skill categories within their own conference. The top three players in each category from each conference are recognized. Coaches vote for each category within their conference and are not permitted to vote for players on their own team. Players receive five points for a first place vote, three points for a second place vote and one point for a third place vote. This year, a member of the Bulls was recognized in 14 of the 16 categories.
P.K. Subban was recognized in four categories including winning the 'Hardest Shot' and 'Best Offensive Defenceman' while finishing second in 'Best Playmaker' and 'Best Defensive Defenceman.'
Cory Tanaka won the 'Best Defensive Forward' category for the second consecutive season. He also finished second in the 'Best Penalty Killer' category. Shawn Lalonde was the other Bull to be named a top player in a category, winning the 'Best Skater.'
Eric Tangradi was recognized in three categories, finished second in both 'Smartest Player' and 'Hardest Worker' and third in 'Most Dangerous in the Goal Area.' Brandon Mashinter finished third in two categories, 'Most Improved Player' and 'Best Body Checker.'
Luke Pither and Nick Palmieri were to other Bulls to be recognized. Pither finished third in 'Most Underrated Player' and Palmieri was also third in 'Best Shot'
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