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Canadian Premier League Announces 2019 Award Winners

November 26, 2019 - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Cavalry FC News Release


Today the Canadian Premier League presented the 2019 Award Winners to the Clubs' Players and Head Coach at the 2019 Canadian Premier League Awards Ceremony in Toronto, ON. Two members of Cavalry FC were recognized and awarded these historic firsts.

Cavalry FC congratulates Marco Carducci (CAN) as the recipient of the inaugural Golden Glove Award and the VW Premier Performer. Carducci had 29 appearances (between CPL and Canadian Championship Games) during the 2019 season with Cavalry FC and was the first CPL player to be called up to the Canadian National Team during the CONCACAF Nations League.

"Marco has had an exceptional season and a very worthy recipient of the 'Golden Glove' award. He was pivotal in our spring & fall season titles, setting a record of shut outs and earning himself a call up to the Canadian National team as further reward of his performances." Stated Cavalry FC Head Coach & General Manager, Tommy Wheeldon Jr. "He is very much a modern day goalkeeper that is calm under chaos and has the ability to start attacks as well as prevent opponents. Credit to him and his GK coach Jordan Santiago for the work they've done this season."

Congratulations are also in order to Cavalry FC's second league award recipient, head coach and general manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. Wheeldon Jr. was selected as the Coach of the Year. Wheeldon Jr. lead the Cavalry FC to both Spring and Fall Season titles in the club's inaugural season, as well as through 3 rounds of the Canadian Championships.

"Tommy has shown remarkable leadership since being announced as the coach and general manager of Cavalry FC. In a short time, he has created a culture -both on and off the field of play- that has lead to our early success," said Cavalry FC president and C.O.O., Ian Allison. "He inspires the players, and everyone in our organization, to bring their very best every day."

All awards take into account the nominees' performance for the full Canadian Premier League 2019 season (Spring, Fall and Finals) from April 27, 2019 to November 2, 2019. The winners were selected by a judging panel comprised of media writers and reporters from across Canada.

More information on the awards

GOLDEN GLOVE (QIMMIQ or CANADIAN INUIT DOG)

Awarded to the Goalkeeper voted to be the best at this position based on performance and overall support for their Club.

Dating back thousands of years, the 'Qimmiq' is the original breed used by the Inuit people in the Artic. Importantly the Canadian Inuit Dog is a protector - playing a vital role in protecting their community and possesses traits of loyalty, toughness, bravery, as well as intelligence.

ARTIST: Kellypalik Etidloie

Kellypalik is the adopted son of print maker, Kingmeata and carver, Etidloie of Cape Dorset who both encouraged him to pursue art making. When Kelly was a young child in Cape Dorset, he would be out on the land hunting and fishing with his parents. He learned to carve by watching his elders and by helping his sister Omalluk. He delights in carving animals in movement, especially as they groom themselves or engage in some other characteristic movement.

COACH OF THE YEAR (OWL)

Presented to the Coach voted to have contributed the most to his Club's all-around performance. The skillful Owl has been a symbol of heightened wisdom, guidance, and knowledge for centuries. Along with its heightened sense of vision which gives the Owl the ability to see what others cannot, the "all-seeing" bird is considered to be adeptly skilled and wise.

ARTIST: Palaya Qiatsuq

Palaya Qiatsuq was born in Cape Dorset and began carving around 1977. He learned to carve from his father, the well-known sculptor and print maker Lukta Qiatsuk. Palaya works in soapstone and bone and carves each sculpture with much attention to detail. For the past 20 years Palaya has been carving and keeping traditional stories alive through his work. Stories of transformation and shamanism from his childhood are among Palaya's favourite themes. Palaya was also a highly respected and liked mayor of Cape Dorset for 6 years. He brought a lot of positive change to the community.

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