Yellow Horn, Strathman Represented in Finalists for CHL Awards
March 11, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Allen Americans News Release
TEMPE, AZ - The Central Hockey League (CHL) has the five finalists for the CHL Most Valuable Player, Most Outstanding Goaltender (Scott Brower Award), Most Outstanding Defenseman and Rookie of the Year awards. After a nomination period by CHL teams, the league front office determined the finalists for each award. Balloting will take place among CHL Head Coaches, team Communications Departments and select media members in CHL markets to determine the winners.
2010-11 CHL Most Valuable Player candidates include Americans Winger Colton Yellow Horn, Rapid City forward Ryan Menei, Colorado forward Riley Nelson, Missouri goaltender Robby Nolan and Odessa forward Sebastien Thinel.
A second year pro, Yellow Horn has contributed 27 goals and 47 assists for 74 points this season. The Brocket, Alberta native leads the Americans in assists and total points.
Rookie of the Year honors will be determined amongst Allen defenseman/forward David Strathman, Rio Grande Valley forward Aaron Lewicki, Bloomington defenseman Alan Mazur, Texas goaltender Wayne Savage and Tulsa forward Gary Steffes.
The skilled, versatile skater from Tempe, Arizona started the season on defense for the Americans, but has moved to the wing on many occasions.
Strathman has registered 13 goals and 26 assists in 2010-11, with most of his points coming from his extensive work on the point.
Additional awards to be determined include Coach of the Year, Equipment Manager of the Year and Athletic Trainer of the Year, as determined by their CHL peers, along with six member All-CHL and All-Rookie teams (voted on by CHL Head Coaches).
The CHL's regular season point leader will receive the Joe Burton Scoring Champion award and based on supporting materials submitted from CHL member teams the CHL front office will announce the Rick Kozuback Award winner (perseverance, determination and commitment to hockey) and the five finalists and winner for the CHL Man of the Year Award (for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community).
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