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Konrad Abeltshauser Named Worcester Sharks 2014-15 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year

April 2, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


Worcester, MA - The Worcester Sharks (@WorcesterSharks), proud American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) announced today that second year defenseman Konrad Abeltshauser has been named the team's winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Worcester community during the 2014-15 season.

The 22-year-old native of Bad Tolz, Germany has taken the initiative to go above and beyond in regards to community outreach and has once again established himself as a leader in the Worcester community.

Continuing his efforts from last season when he established "Konrad's Korner", this season Konrad purchased tickets for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MA/MetroWest and personally met with the recipients after each Sunday home game.

Abeltshauser helped organize this year's 7th Annual "Give Moore for the Holidays" Toy Drive by rallying all of his teammates to participate. The team purchased $3000 worth of toys for the Rainbow Child Development Center and invited the recipients and their families to receive the gifts following the Sharks' December 14 game.

Earlier this season, Konrad was chosen to assist with "Project Playhouse", a build for Habitat for Humanity. This program was created in order to help combat veterans who suffer from PTSD by constructing themed playhouses for their children. Directly after practice, Konrad gathered some teammates to aid in the construction process. Konrad helped paint, build the foundation, mount the roof and install solar panels of each house.

Also the Worcester Sharks Man of the Year nominee during the 2013-14 season, he appeared in over 20 community events throughout central Massachusetts and leads by example when it comes to the Sharks' community efforts. Abeltshauser was named the QMJHL's Humanitarian of the Year in 2013 for his community work with the Halifax Mooseheads.

In recognition of his efforts, Konrad will be presented with an etched crystal trophy during an on-ice presentation prior to an upcoming Sharks home game.

Abeltshauser is now one of 30 finalists for the AHL's 2014-15 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award, honoring the overall IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year and is looking to be the first Sharks player to win the award since Nick Petrecki during the 2011-12 season. The league award is named after the former Hershey Bears forward and AHL All-Star who died in 1997 following a 16-month battle with leukemia. The winner of the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award will be announced by the American Hockey League later this month.

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