Sudbury Wolves Unveil Year-End Individual Player Awards
Published on March 22, 2018 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sudbury Wolves News Release
Blake Murray of the Sudbury Wolves
(Sudbury Wolves)
On March 12th, the Sudbury Wolves held their annual year end awards banquet to recognize players for the milestones they achieved this season. Although it was not the season that anyone expected, many players were able to reach personal bests and had career seasons including Captain Kyle Rhodes, Rookie Blake Murray, Defenseman Cole Candella and winger Drake Pilon to name a few. Rhodes and Murray led the way with three awards each and Drake Pilon was close behind with two including Most Valuable Player.
"Our team, made up of all of the individual players responded to the adversity we faced this year and took advantage of the opportunities that those challenges created", said GM Rob Papineau. "When you see players step up, perform, and mature quickly as leaders, like we saw this year, we can only benefit from that kind of development for our future."
The entire Sudbury Wolves Organization would like to thank all of our fans for cheering on Wolves Hockey throughout the season. The commitment and passion that the players feel in the arena from fans is what fuels the energy they bring to each shift. In addition, Wolves Hockey couldn't be what it is without our volunteers and passionate game day contributors.
Thank you for you energy both on and off the ice and congratulations!
The complete list of winners is as follows:
SAMUEL ROTHSCHILD MVP - #28 DRAKE PILON
MOLSON CUP 3-STAR AWARD - #30 JAKE MCGRATH
LEADERSHIP AWARD - #3 KYLE RHODES
BUD BURKE TOP ROOKIE - #92 BLAKE MURRAY
SCHOLASTIC AWARD - #21 NOLAN HUTCHESON
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD - #25 OWEN GILHULA
JOE DRAGO PLAYERS' PLAYER - #3 KYLE RHODES
GORD EWIN MOST IMPROVED - #63 LIAM ROSS
TOP PLUS MINUS PLAYER - #28 DRAKE PILON
BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER - #2 DOUG BLAISDELL
BILL PLAUNT TOP SCORER - #92 BLAKE MURRAY
MOST GOALS - #92 BLAKE MURRAY
PETE SHIELDS MOST ASSISTS - #44 COLE CANDELLA
TOP DEFENCEMAN - #3 KYLE RHODES
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 Kyle Rhodes of the Sudbury Wolves |
 Blake Murray of the Sudbury Wolves |
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