Seven Petes Players Recognized in Annual OHL Coaches Poll
March 16, 2017 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release
Peterborough, ON- Results from the 2016-17 OHL Coaches Poll were released on Thursday afternoon, with seven Petes players earning recognition from Eastern Conference coaches. Zach Gallant and Josh Coyle lead the way with two first place honours, with the Petes leading the Eastern Conference with players voted in the top three in 13 different categories.
Peterborough players were recognized in the Eastern Conference as follows:
- Logan DeNoble, Most Underrated Player (1st) and Hardest Worker (3rd)
- Zach Gallant, Most Improved Player (3rd), Best Defensive Forward (1st), and Best on Face-Offs (1st)
- Matt Timms, Best Playmaker (3rd) and Best Offensive Defenceman (3rd)
- Jonathan Ang, Best Skater (1st)
- Josh Coyle, Best Shot Blocker (1st) and Best Penalty Killer (1st)
- Nikita Korostelev, Best Shootout Shooter (1st)
- Dylan Wells, Best Puck-Handling Goalie (3rd) and Best Shootout Goalie (3rd)
The Coaches Poll is tabulated when each team submits one nominee per category, and coaches then vote for the top three players for each category within their conference. Players receive five points for a first place vote, three points for a second place vote, and one point for a third place vote. Clubs are not permitted to vote for players from their own team allowing for a maximum of 45 possible points for each winner.
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