The Defenseman of the year award goes to the player who excels in every aspect of the position. This individual is defensively responsible, plays with good gap control, creates turnovers, and executes quick give-and-go plays as well as quick transitions. He is able to quarterback the controlled breakout while jumping in the rush as the fourth forward. He was known at times to lead the rush from the defensive zone. He quickly became an every situation player, playing big minutes on the Powerplay, Penalty Kill, and 5on5. He is a bright hockey mind and a student of the game wanting to turn every defensive battle into an offensive threat. He would regularly play 30 minutes a game with a will to win. appearing with an Iron man streak of all 49 regular season games played. He tallied 8 Goals and 34 Assists for 42 Points. All time he has played 142 Games in the PJHL with 14 goals and 72 assists for 86 Points overall. He has committed to play for the University of Jamestown in North Dakota next season.
The Defenseman of the Year Award goes to Assistant Captain #11 Jace Grabinsky
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