Central Hockey League Award Finalists Announced
March 7, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (March 7, 2012) - The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today the five finalists for the CHL Most Valuable Player, Most Outstanding Goaltender (Scott Brower Award), Most Outstanding Defenseman and Rookie of the Year awards. After a nomination period by CHL teams, the league front office determined the finalists for each award. Balloting will take place among CHL Head Coaches, team Communications Departments and select media members in CHL markets to determine the winners.
2011-12 CHL Most Valuable Player candidates include Allen forward Bruce Graham, Rapid City forward Shawn Limpright, Quad City forward Brandon Marino, Wichita forward Matt Robinson and Evansville forward Todd Robinson.
MVP Finalists
Bruce Graham, Allen
Shawn Limpright, Rapid City
Brandon Marino, Quad City
Matt Robinson, Wichita
Todd Robinson, Evansville
The finalists for the Most Outstanding Goaltender Award (Scott Brower Award) include Fort Wayne's Nick Boucher, Missouri's Charlie Effinger, Evansville's Bryan Gillis, Texas' Mark Guggenberger and Wichita's Adam Russo.
MOG Finalists
Nick Boucher, Fort Wayne
Charlie Effinger, Missouri
Bryan Gillis, Evansville
Mark Guggenberger, Texas
Adam Russo, Wichita
The selected player to compete for Most Outstanding Defenseman are Fort Wayne's Frankie DeAngelis, Evansville's Matt Gens, Quad City's Darren McMillan, Missouri's Dave Pszenyzny, and Rapid City's Riley Weselowski.
MOD Finalists
Frankie DeAngelis, Fort Wayne
Matt Gens, Evansville
Darren McMillan, Quad City
Dave Pszenyczny, Missouri
Riley Weselowski, Rapid City
Rookie of the Year honors will be determined amongst Quad City forward Jared Brown, Missouri forward Andrew Courtney, Evansville goalie Bryan Gillis, Texas goalie Mark Guggenberger and Tulsa forward Mike Ullrich.
ROY Finalists
Jared Brown, Quad City
Andrew Courtney, Missouri
Bryan Gillis, Evansville
Mark Guggenberger, Texas
Mike Ullrich, Tulsa
Additional awards to be determined include Coach of the Year, Equipment Manager of the Year and Athletic Trainer of the Year, as determined by their CHL peers, along with six member All-CHL and All-Rookie teams (voted on by CHL Head Coaches). The CHL's regular season point leader will receive the Joe Burton Scoring Champion award and based on supporting materials submitted from CHL member teams the CHL front office will announce the Rick Kozuback Award winner (perseverance, determination and commitment to hockey) and the five finalists and winner for the CHL Man of the Year Award (for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community).
Central Hockey League Stories from March 7, 2012
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- Dan Pearson to Speak at Mallards' Faith Night Saturday - Quad City Mallards
- Guggenberger Named Finalist for Two CHL Awards - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Limpright Named MVP Finalist; Weselowski up for Most Outstanding Defenseman - Rapid City Rush
- Robinson, Russo Named Finalists for Post-Season Awards - Wichita Thunder
- Graham MVP Finalist - Allen Americans
- Mallards' Marino, Brown, McMillan Named Awards Finalists - Quad City Mallards
- Oilers Center a Finalist for Rookie of the Year Honors - Tulsa Oilers
- Robinson, Russo Named Finalists for Post-Season Awards - Wichita Thunder
- Central Hockey League Award Finalists Announced - CHL
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- Gems Offer "Meet & Greet" VIP Package For This Saturday's Kids Eat Free Game - Dayton Gems
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