AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Penguins announce end of season award winners

April 17, 2005 - 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 Syracuse Crunch. 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 the local sports media. The award was presented tonight by Trish Rowe from The Times Leader.

Winner: Marc-Andre Fleury

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 2004-05 season. The award was presented tonight by Dave Jones from Weis/Mr. Z's Markets.

Winner: Kris Beech

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 Jim Reino from UGI Energy Services

Winner: Ryan Whitney

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 and Tom Druby from Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Highmark Blue Shield.

Winner: Matt Murley

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 Johyne Hoyes from CTSI.

Winner: Michel Ouellet

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: Colby Armstrong

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: Rob Scuderi

HERB BROOKS MEMORIAL AWARD:

Winner: Colby Armstrong

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 Rich Hixon, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Winner: Kris Beech

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: David Koci

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 from McCarthy Tire.

Winner: David Koci

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