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NAHL Announces 2015-16 Divisional Awards

April 27, 2016 - North American Hockey League (NAHL) News Release


FRISCO, TEXAS - The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Division teams and honors for the 2015-16 season. The divisional teams and honors represent the four divisions in the NAHL: Central, East, Midwest and South Divisions, as voted upon and selected by the league's 22 head coaches. The awards are based on performance during the 2015-16 regular season.

Central Division

All-Central Division Team

Forward: Aaron Herdt, Bismarck Bobcats

Forward: Jade Miller, Austin Bruins

Forward: Jared Pike, Bismarck Bobcats

Defense: James LaDouce, Minot Minotauros

Defense: Patrik Demel, Bismarck Bobcats

Goalie: Hunter Shepard, Bismarck Bobcats

Central Division Most Valuable Player & Goalie of the Year: Hunter Shepard, Bismarck Bobcats

Central Division Forward of the Year: Jade Miller, Austin Bruins

Central Division Defenseman of the Year: James LaDouce, Minot Minotauros

Central Division Coach of the Year: Layne Sedevie, Bismarck Bobcats

Central Division General Manager of the Year: Marty Murray, Minot Minotauros

Central Division Organization of the Year: Bismarck Bobcats

Central Division Academic Achievement Award: Kris Carlson, Austin Bruins

Central Division Leadership Award: Jade Miller, Austin Bruins

Central Division Community Service Award: Cole Souto, Bismarck Bobcats

East Division

All-East Division Team

Forward: Luke Lynch, Johnstown Tomahawks

Forward: Ryan Cusin, Aston Rebels

Forward: Andrew Romano, Johnstown Tomahawks

Defense: Kristofers Bindulis, Aston Rebels

Defense: Darren Brady, New Jersey Titans

Goalie: Darion Hanson, Aston Rebels

East Division Most Valuable Player & Defenseman of the Year: Kristofers Bindulis, Aston Rebels

East Division Forward of the Year: Luke Lynch, Johnstown Tomahawks

East Division Goaltender of the Year: Darion Hanson, Aston Rebels

East Division Coach of the Year: Joe Coombs, Aston Rebels

East Division General Manager of the Year: Kerry Huffman, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights

East Division Organization of the Year: Aston Rebels

East Division Academic Achievement Award: Dan Weaver, New Jersey Titans

East Division Leadership Award: Drew Doyon, Johnstown Tomahawks

East Division Community Service Award: Tim Gelatt, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights

Midwest Division

All-Midwest Division Team

Forward: Todd Burgess, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Forward: Adam Winborg, Janesville Jets

Forward: Ryner Gorowsky, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Defense: Jakob Stridsberg, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Defense: Nico Luka, Coulee Region Chill

Goalie: Jack LaFontaine, Janesville Jets

Midwest Division Most Valuable Player & Forward of the Year: Todd Burgess, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Midwest Division Defenseman of the Year: Jakob Stridsberg, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Midwest Division Goaltender of the Year: Jack LaFontaine, Janesville Jets

Midwest Division Coach of the Year: AJ Degenhardt, Coulee Region Chill

Midwest Division General Manager of the Year: Rob Proffitt, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Midwest Division Organization of the Year: Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Midwest Division Academic Achievement Award: Chad Sasaki, Coulee Region Chill

Midwest Division Leadership Award: Alex Smith, Janesville Jets

Midwest Division Community Service Award: Alex Trapp, Minnesota Wilderness

South Division

All-South Division Team

Forward: Alex Berardinelli, Lone Star Brahmas

Forward: Hampus Sjodahl, Odessa Jackalopes

Forward: Austin Albrecht, Wichita Falls Wildcats

Defense: Cameron Clarke, Lone Star Brahmas

Defense: Daniel Kiraly, Odessa Jackalopes

Goalie: Justin Kapelmaster, Wichita Falls Wildcats

South Division Most Valuable Player & Forward of the Year: Hampus Sjodahl, Odessa Jackalopes

South Division Defenseman of the Year: Cameron Clarke, Lone Star Brahmas

South Division Goaltender of the Year: Justin Kapelmaster, Wichita Falls Wildcats

South Division Coach of the Year: John LaFontaine, Wichita Falls Wildcats

South Division General Manager of the Year: Paul Baxter, Wichita Falls Wildcats

South Division Organization of the Year: Wichita Falls Wildcats

South Division Academic Achievement Award: Jon Russell, Odessa Jackalopes

South Division Leadership Award: Cam Strong, Topeka RoadRunners

South Division Community Service Award: Joey DiBendetto, Amarillo Bulls

The remainder of the NAHL 2015-16 season awards including the All-NAHL Teams, Most Valuable Player, Forward of the Year, Defenseman of the Year, Vaughn Goaltender of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, General Manager of the Year, Executive of the Year and Organization of the Year, along with the Academic Achievement Award, Leadership Award and Community Service Award, will be all be announced on Thursday, April 28th.

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