Smith nominated for ICHG Ironman Award
Published on May 12, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers announced that Kenton Smith has been selected as a nominee for the 2006 InterContinental Hotels Group Ironman Award. Smith, the team's captain, skated in all 72 regular season games during the 2005-2006 season notching 37 points (10g, 27a).
The ICHG Ironman Award is presented annually to a Professional Hockey Players' Association (PHPA) Member playing in the American Hockey League and a Member playing in the ECHL, respectively, who has participated in each of his Club's regular season games and has contributed both offensively and defensively throughout the 2005-2006 regular season.
Nominations are based on individual player performance, with primary consideration placed on games played, points, and plus/minus statistics. A committee comprised of PHPA officials will announce the winners at the PHPA Annual Meeting of Player Representatives in June.
Smith, a defenseman, finished the season with a plus-minus rating of plus two, 133 penalty minutes and was the only Charlotte player to play in all 72 regular season games.
For more information, contact Andrew Johnston, Director of Communications and Business Development for the PHPA at (905) 682-4800.
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