SteelHounds Bring Home Several Honors in CHL Best of the Best Poll

Published on March 7, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Youngstown SteelHounds News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown SteelHounds, in conjunction with the Central Hockey League (CHL), announced today the final results of the league's annual ‘Best of the Best" poll. The poll was tabulated by a points system from results of ballots turned in by each team's coach, players and broadcast/media contact.

The SteelHounds were third earning representation in 12 of 40 possible categories. Colorado led the way with 15 and Amarillo was second with 14.

Jeff Christian earned one of the top three ranks in four categories including Best Overall Player (third), Smartest Player (second), Best on Power Play (second) and Best Power Forward (second).

Chris Richards was the only SteelHound to earn a first place ranking as he was voted Best Player on Face-Offs and also finished second Best Playmaker.

Elements of the SteelHounds game night presentation earned recognition as Crusher was voted the third Best Mascot, Hunter Quinn of Hot 101 was voted the third Best PA Announcer and the Lady SteelHounds were voted the third Best Cheerleaders.

The "Voice of the SteelHounds" Bob Hoffman was voted the second Best Broadcaster and the team's uniforms and logo earned recognition finishing third in each respective category.

SteelHounds Ranking Among Best of the Best

Best Overall Player- Jeff Christian (2nd)

Best Playmaker- Chris Richards (2nd)

Smartest Player- Jeff Christian (2nd)

Best on Power Play- Jeff Christian (2nd)

Best Player on Face-Offs- Chris Richards (1st)

Best Power Forward- Jeff Christian (2nd)

Best Team Logo- SteelHounds (3rd)

Best Team Uniforms- SteelHounds (3rd)

Best Broadcaster- Bob Hoffman (2nd)

Best PA Announcer- Hunter Quinn (3rd)

Best Mascot- Crusher (3rd)

Best Cheerleaders- Lady SteelHounds (3rd)

For a complete list of the CHL Best of the Best go to www.centralhockeyleague.com or view Kollen Long's story detailing the poll results at http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/sports/14034387.htm.

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