Mississippi's Mike Moran Named SPHL Rookie Of the Year
Published on April 17, 2017 under SPHL (SPHL) News Release
HUNTERSVILLE, NC - The Southern Professional Hockey League on Monday announced that Mike Moran of the Mississippi RiverKings has been selected as the Rookie of the Year in a vote of league coaches, general managers and media representatives.
Columbus' Keegan Bruce finished second in the balloting.
In addition to leading the RiverKings in scoring, Moran was second in the SPHL in goals (29), power play goals (eight - tied) and points (53) and third in game-winning goals (eight - tied) and shorthanded goals (two - tied) despite playing just 42 games for Mississippi. Among first-year players, Moran was second in power play assists (nine - tied), third in assists (24 - tied) and fifth in shots on goal (161).
SPHL Rookie of the Year Award Winners 2016-17 - Mike Moran, Mississippi RiverKings 2015-16 - John Lidgett, Hutnsville Havoc 2014-15 - Bryce Williamson, Columbus Cottonmouths 2013-14 - Joe Caveney, Pensacola Ice Flyers 2012-13 - Matt Gingera, Columbus Cottonmouths 2011-12 - Kiefer Smiley, Mississippi Surge and Jordan Chong, Pensacola Ice Flyers 2010-11 - Chris Wilson, Pensacola Ice Flyers 2009-10 - Jesse Biduke, Fayetteville FireAntz 2008-09 - Michael Richard, Twin City Cyclones 2007-08 - Taylor Hustead, Twin City Cyclones 2006-07 - Tim Velemirovich, Fayetteville FireAntz 2005-06 - Rob Sich, Florida Seals 2004-05 - Chad Collins, Fayetteville FireAntz The SPHL will announce its Goaltender of the Year on Tuesday.
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