WHL Prince Albert Raiders

Raider Awards Night Sunday, March 15

February 23, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release


Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - The Prince Albert Raiders invite fans to attend their annual Awards Night, Sunday, March 15th at 6:00 PM in the Ches Leach Lounge. This year the organization is establishing a night to recognize our award winners at the end of the regular season, before the playoffs are scheduled to begin.

New this year the Raiders are holding balloting at their remaining home games and on line at www.raiderhockey.com for a Fans' Favourite Award. Other awards to be presented include:

Belle Merrell/Calla Grasley Scholastic Award/WHL Scholastic Player of the Year Nominee

Sponsored by Deloitte

Dave Balon Leading Scorer Award Sponsored by Northern Lights Casino

CTV Best Defensive Forward Award Sponsored by Les & Kathy Karpluk

Century 21 Conexus Realty Hardest Working Player of the Year

Molson Cup Three Star Awards

Jim Neilson Most Valuable Defenseman Sponsored by North Star Signs

Prince Albert Raiders Humanitarian Award Sponsored by Parkland Ambulance

900 CKBI Radio Three Star Award

George Cowie Memorial Rookie of the Year Award Sponsored by Broda Construction

Ches Leach Most Improved Player of the Year Award Sponsored by Granite Construction

Best Conditioned Raider

Most Inspirational Raider Sponsored by Source for Sports

Orland Kurtenbach Most Valuable Player Award

The Dave Willick Playoff MVP will be announced following the post season.

Tickets for the Awards Night are $25 each and available at the Raider Office or by calling 764-GAME.




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