Vancouver Giants Announce 2019-20 Award Winners
April 20, 2020 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release
Vancouver, B.C. - Earlier today on Sportsnet 650 the Vancouver Giants announced their 2019-20 award winners.
Tristen Nielsen and Cole Shepard both received three individual awards while Bowen Byram and Alex Kannok Leipert each received two. A full list of 2019-20 Vancouver Giants award winners can be found below:
Season Ticket Holder(s) of the Year: Tony Edelsward and Tapestry Andrews
Jock McGrandle Volunteer of the Year: Ken Melech
Players Choice Award(s): Milos Roman (1999 - F) / Jackson Shepard (2000 - F)
Three Stars Awards: Bowen Byram (2001 - D), David Tendeck (1999 - G), Tristen Nielsen (2000 - F)
Sultan Thiara Plus-Minus Award: Justin Sourdif (2002 - F)
Unsung Hero Award: Seth Bafaro (2000 - D)
Bublé Iron Man Award: Alex Kannok Leipert (2000 - D)
Most Improved Player Award: Tristen Nielsen (2000 - F)
Graduating Player Awards: Milos Roman (1999 - F), Tyler Preziuso (1999 - F), David Tendeck (1999 - G)
Save-On-Foods High-School Scholastic Player of the Year: Cole Shepard (2002 - F)
Post-Secondary Academic Player of the Year: Trent Miner (2001 - G)
White Spot Humanitarian of the Year Award: Tristen Nielsen (2000 - F)
Most Sportsmanlike Player Award: Cole Shepard (2000 - F)
Pat Quinn Defenceman of the Year Award: Bowen Byram (2001 - D)
Milan Ilich Rookie of the Year Award: Cole Shepard (2002 - F)
Bruce Allen Inspirational Leadership Award: Alex Kannok Leipert (2000 - D)
Gordie Howe Top Scorer Award: Tristen Nielsen (2000 - F)
P.C. Toigo Most Valuable Player Award: Bowen Byram (2001 - D)
The Vancouver Giants wish to congratulate all 2019-20 award winners.
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