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NAHL Announces 2016-17 Divisional Awards

Published on April 25, 2017 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
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FRISCO, TEXAS - The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced its All-Division teams and honors for the 2016-17 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 24 head coaches. The awards are based on performance during the 2016-17 regular season.

Central Division

All-Central Division Team Forward: Matt Barry, Bismarck Bobcats Forward: Paul Cotter, Brookings Blizzard Forward: Reid Stefanson, Minot Minotauros Defense: Andy Carroll, Aberdeen Wings Defense: Tyler Vold, Minnesota Wilderness Goalie: Forbes Ploszaj, Aberdeen Wings

Central Division Most Valuable Player & Forward of the Year: Paul Cotter, Brookings Blizzard Central Division Defenseman of the Year: Tyler Vold, Minnesota Wilderness Central Division Goaltender of the Year: Forbes Ploszaj, Aberdeen Wings Central Division Coach of the Year: Scott Langer, Aberdeen Wings Central Division General Manager of the Year: Marty Murray, Minot Minotauros Central Division Organization of the Year: Minot Minotauros Central Division Academic Achievement Award: Jared Resseguie, Bismarck Bobcats Central Division Leadership Award: Gage Mackie, Aberdeen Wings Central Division Community Service Award: Tyler Jeanson, Minot Minotauros

East Division

All-East Division Team Forward: Andrew Bellant, Aston Rebels Forward: Nick Bruce, Johnstown Tomahawks Forward: Dalton Hunter, Johnstown Tomahawks Defense: Gvido Jansons, Aston Rebels Defense: Brennan Kapcheck, Aston Rebels Goalie: Mareks Mitens, Aston Rebels

East Division Most Valuable Player & Goaltender of the Year: Mareks Mitens, Aston Rebels East Division Forward of the Year: Dalton Hunter, Johnstown Tomahawks East Division Defenseman of the Year: Brennan Kapcheck, Aston Rebels East Division Coach of the Year: Joe Coombs, Aston Rebels East Division General Manager of the Year: Joe Coombs, Aston Rebels East Division Organization of the Year: Aston Rebels East Division Academic Achievement Award: Austen Halpin, Northeast Generals East Division Leadership Award: Dom Garcia, Aston Rebels East Division Community Service Award: Ryan Wheeler, New Jersey Titans

Midwest Division

All-Midwest Division Team Forward: Michael Maloney, Janesville Jets Forward: Caleb Schroer, Coulee Region Chill Forward: Mitch Slattery, Minnesota Magicians Defense: Travis Brown, Minnesota Magicians Defense: Steven Quagliata, Coulee Region Chill Goalie: Erik Gordon, Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Midwest Division Most Valuable Player & Forward of the Year: Caleb Schroer, Coulee Region Chill Midwest Division Defenseman of the Year: Steven Quagliata, Coulee Region Chill Midwest Division Goaltender of the Year: Erik Gordon, Fairbanks Ice Dogs Midwest Division Coach of the Year: Joe Dibble, Janesville Jets Midwest Division General Manager of the Year: Rob Proffitt, Fairbanks Ice Dogs Midwest Division Organization of the Year: Janesville Jets Midwest Division Academic Achievement Award: Ryan Leibold, Springfield Jr. Blues Midwest Division Leadership Award: Cole Paskus, Janesville Jets Midwest Division Community Service Award: Cole Paskus, Janesville Jets

South Division

All-South Division Team Forward: Frankie Melton, Shreveport Mudbugs Forward: George Mika, Amarillo Bulls Forward: Chase Thudium, Odessa Jackalopes Defense: Croix Evingson, Shreveport Mudbugs Defense: Simon Loof, Lone Star Brahmas Goalie: Tomas Vomacka, Corpus Christi IceRays

South Division Most Valuable Player & Forward of the Year: Frankie Melton, Shreveport Mudbugs South Division Defenseman of the Year: Croix Evingson, Shreveport Mudbugs South Division Goaltender of the Year: Tomas Vomacka, Corpus Christi IceRays South Division Coach of the Year: Dan Wildfong, Lone Star Brahmas South Division General Manager of the Year: Scott Muscutt, Shreveport Mudbugs South Division Organization of the Year: Shreveport Mudbugs South Division Academic Achievement Award: Ben Churchfield, Topeka RoadRunners South Division Leadership Award: John Zimmeran, Lone Star Brahmas South Division Community Service Award: Matt Nehls, Amarillo Bulls

The remainder of the NAHL 2016-17 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 Wednesday, April 26^th.

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