AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Penguins Announce End of Season Award Winners

April 5, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins held their annual team awards in ceremonies tonight prior to their game with the Norfolk Admirals. The following trophies were awarded:

MEDIA AWARD:
This award is presented to the player who has been the most courteous and cooperative during the season, as voted on by local sports media. The award was presented tonight by Colleen Wateski from The Times Leader.

Winner: Toby Petersen

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD:
This award is given to the player who is most cooperative in the community and generous with his time. The award was presented tonight by Ken Suchoski from Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Blue Shield.

Winner: Toby Petersen

STAR OF THE YEAR:
This award is presented to the player that has recorded the most points as one of the Weis/Mr. Z's Three Stars of the game during the 2002-03 season. The award was presented tonight by Doug Shook and Dave Jones from Weis/Mr. Z's Markets.

Winner: Toby Petersen

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER:
This award is presented to the player that showed the most improvement throughout the season. The award was presented tonight by Dr.'s William J. Krywicki and David J. Kolessar from the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Human Motion Institute.

Winner: Darcy Robinson

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
This award is presented to the Penguins' rookie who was the most outstanding during his first season of professional hockey. The award was presented tonight by Tom Steve from Unigraphic Color Corporation & Ideaworks Marketing & Design.

Winner: Matt Murley

FAN FAVORITE:
This award was voted for by the fans on a website poll at www.wbspenguins.com and at the arena earlier this week. The award was presented tonight by Bill Richardson from Dodge.

Winner: Tom Kostopoulos

MOST VALUABLE DEFENSEMAN:
This award is presented to the Penguins' most consistent defensive player. The award was presented tonight by Tony Liberto from Pepperidge Farm.

Winner: Brooks Orpik

PENGUIN AWARD:
This award is given to the player that best defines Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey. The award was presented tonight by John McCarthy, John McCarthy III and Tim Lambert from McCarthy Tire.

Winner: Tom Kostopoulos

LEADING SCORER:
This award is given to the player that leads the team in points at the end of the season. The award was presented tonight by Bill Brennan and Bill Brennan, IV from Shamrock Communications.

Winner: Toby Petersen

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD:
This award was voted on by the Penguins' Coaching Staff and Media Relations Department of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The award was presented tonight by Don Manley from Coors Light.

Winner: Tom Kostopoulos

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