Clarke Petterson Earns Offensive Player of the Year Honours
Published on May 27, 2026 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Halifax Thunderbirds News Release
HALIFAX, NS - The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that Jake Withers has been named the team's Offensive Player of the Year as a part of the 2026 Team Awards.
"It was great being recognized by my teammates for the Offensive Player of the Year award. But I think everyone on the team knows that it isn't just one person who makes an offence go," Petterson said of the honour. "We work as a unit on and off the floor to ensure our teams succeed, and I think everyone on the front door played a major role in that this year."
Petterson led the Thunderbirds in scoring this past season, putting up his second career 40-goal campaign while also having 90 points. It was the third consecutive season hitting at least the 90-point mark.
The Toronto, Ontario native also had a historic playoff for the Thunderbirds, finishing with 10 goals and 30 assists for 40 points across six games, leading the playoffs in points for 2026.
In 100 career games as a member of the Thunderbirds, Petterson has registered 184 goals and 488 points, along with 512 career loose balls. In 12 career postseason outings, he has 18 goals and 63 points.
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