
Raiders Hand out Year End Awards
Published on March 19, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release
Prince Albert SK- The Prince Albert Raiders wrapped up the 2011-12 regular season on Sunday March 18th, with their annual awards banquet held in the Ches Leach Lounge at the Art Hauser Centre.
Here are this year's award winners:
Belle Merrell/Calla Grasley Scholastic Award/WHL Scholastic Player of the Year Nominee
Sponsored by Deloitte
- Josh Morrissey
Dave Balon Leading Scorer Award
Sponsored by Northern Lights Casino
- Justin Maylan
Jim Neilson Most Valuable Defenseman
Sponsored by North Star Signs
- Harrison Ruopp
Prince Albert Raiders Humanitarian Award
Sponsored by Parkland Ambulance
- Harrison Ruopp
Molson Cup Three Star Awards - Overall
1st - Mark McNeill, 2nd - Justin Maylan, 3rd - Mike Winther
Best Defensive Forward Award
- Shane Danyluk
900 CKBI Radio Three Star Award
- Mark McNeill
George Cowie Memorial Rookie of the Year Award
Sponsored by Broda Construction
- Josh Morrissey
Century 21 Realty Hardest Working Player of the Year
- Harrison Ruopp
Ches Leach Most Improved Player of the Year Award
- Mike Winther
Best Conditioned Raider
Sponsored by Investors Group
- Josh Morrissey
Most Inspirational Raider
Sponsored by Source for Sports
- Harrison Ruopp
Fan Favourite
- Anthony Bardaro
Orland Kurtenbach Most Valuable Player Award
- Mark McNeill
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