Jacks Honored in "Best of the Best" Poll
March 10, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
(Odessa, TX) - The annual CHL "Best of the Best" poll is now available at www.centralhockeyleague.com and the Odessa Jackalopes are named in five of the categories.
On the ice, forward Sebastien Thinel was named "Best on the Power Play" finishing first overall in the voting. Defensemen Russ Moyer and Dave Van Drunen each made the list as Moyer finished third in the "Best Offensive Defenseman" and Van Drunen came in second in the "Best Defensive Defenseman" categories. Kory Karlander also made the list in the "Best Player on Face-offs" category finishing third for Odessa.
Off the ice the Odessa Jackalopes were named "Best Arena Concessions" in the poll.
The "Best of the Best" is a 46 category poll that is voted on by media, front office staff, coaches, and players who are associated with the Central Hockey League.
Adam Dunivan of the Loveland Reporter Herald (Colorado Eagles) has written a feature article for the CHL on this season's "Best of the Best" poll. It can be read by visiting www.reporterherald.com.
The Odessa Jackalopes are the Central Hockey League affiliate for the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The team is currently in its 12th season. Season tickets, mini-plans, and single game tickets are available by calling (432) 552-PUCK or visiting jackalopes.org.
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