Texas' Mark Guggenberger Named CHL Rookie of the Year
Published on March 21, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (March 21, 2012) - The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that Texas Brahmas goaltender Mark Guggenberger has been selected the recipient of the 2011-12 Central Hockey League Rookie of the Year award following balloting among CHL head coaches, communication's departments and selected media members in CHL markets.
The Rookie of the Year award is "Ëpresented annually to the Central Hockey League player adjudged to be the most proficient in his first year of professional competition.'
Guggenberger was selected on 23 of the 50 ballots submitted, finishing ahead of Quad City's Jared Brown who was second with nine votes received.
The Richfield, Minnesota native leads the entire CHL with a 2.12 goals against average and is carrying a 21-9-3 record. Guggenberger's three shutouts are tied for the most in the league and his five shootout wins are second in the league.
Earlier this week, the 6-3, 208-pound rookie was named the goaltender for the CHL All-Rookie Team and the All-CHL Team and he is one of five finalists for the CHL's Most Outstanding Goaltender Award (winner will be announced on Friday, March 23).
In his first professional season, Guggenberger was selected as a member of the CHL All-Star team and in January earned the win in the All-Star Game making 35 saves on 36 shots in the CHL All-Stars 6-4 win over the host Arizona Sundogs.
Prior to turning professional, Guggenberger played one season at the University of Prince Edward Island and prior to that, three seasons in the Western Hockey League with Portland, Swift Current and Kelowna). His combined record in the WHL was 40-30-5 with eight shutouts.
The CHL Coach of the Year will be announced on Thursday, March 22 and the CHL Most Outstanding Defenseman and Most Outstanding Goaltender (Scott Brower Award) will be announced on Friday, March 23. The CHL Most Valuable Player recipient will be announced on Monday, March 26.
CHL Rookie of the Year (previous winners, since 2001)
2011-12 - Mark Guggenberger (Texas)
2010-11 - Aaron Lewicki (Rio Grande Valley)
2009-10 - Danny Battochio (Rapid City)
2008-09 - Darryl Smith (Laredo)
2007-08 - David Nimmo (Amarillo)
2006-07 - Cam Abbott (Bossier-Shreveport)
2005-06 - Jim Dahl (Tulsa)
2004-05 - Tyler Weiman (Colorado)
2003-04 - David Guerrera (Laredo)
2002-03 - Derek Hahn (Amarillo)
2001-02 - Sebastien Centomo (Memphis)
2012 CHL Awards that have already been announced are:
CHL Athletic Trainer of the Year - Bryan Rogers, Dayton Gems
CHL Gunner Garrett Equipment Manager of the Year - Romeo Vivit, Rapid City Rush
CHL All-Rookie Team - Jared Brown (QDC), Andrew Courtney (MIZ), Mark Guggenberger (TEX), Dylan King (ALN), Jeff Terminesi (TUL) and Mike Ullrich (TUL)
All-CHL Team - Frankie DeAngelis (FTW), Mark Guggenberger (TEX), Shawn Limpright (RPD, Brandon Marino (QDC), Todd Robinson (EVA) and Riley Weselowski (RPD)
CHL Man of the Year - Riley Weselowski, Rapid City Rush
Central Hockey League Stories from March 21, 2012
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- Mavericks Top IceMen, 5-2 - Kansas City Mavericks
- Mallards Drop Fort Wayne 5-2 - Quad City Mallards
- Quad City Mallards Sign 10-Year Agreement with CHL - CHL
- Mallards Ink 10-Year Agreement with CHL - Quad City Mallards
- Texas' Mark Guggenberger Named CHL Rookie of the Year - CHL
- Mavericks Make More Roster Moves - Kansas City Mavericks
- Gems Host "Pack the House Night" Celebration This Saturday - Dayton Gems
- Rush Secure Third Consecutive Playoff Spot with 4-0 Shutout Win Over Bloomington - Rapid City Rush
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