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monochameleon · 12-22-2015, 07:25 AM

The 1986 Premier League of Hockey Awards

Team Trophies:
Cameron Phillips Memorial Trophy - Manitoba Vikings
St. Lawrence Trophy - Manitoba Vikings
Harris Shield - Calgary Mustangs
Premier's Trophy - New York Centrals

Individual Awards:

Pierce Trophy for Most Valuable Player:
- Trevor Spivak (Ottawa Nationals)Posting a 79 point season, with 33 goals and 46 assists, was only part of the year for Trevor Spivak. The ambidextrous winger kept his Ottawa teammates from giving up, skating a full 80 games and averaging 19:52 a game. He was relentless in his pressure on other teams and always an inspiring presence on the ice. Spivak was a worthy winner of the MVP award, but did note: "I'd trade this a hundred times over if it meant putting all my teammates names on the Phillips Memorial Trophy." There's always next year.

Couture Award for Most Valuable Player in the Playoffs
- Jonathon Gagnon (Manitoba Vikings)
Few people were surprised when Gagnon was named MVP for the post season. His 33 points were invaluable in leading his team to victory. The perennially shy 35 year old Quebecois offered little in the way of an acceptance speech, except to thank his linemates Loow and Homer, without whom, he said, he would only be half the player he was.

Jensen Trophy for Best Goalie as voted by the league
- Matt Wagner (Seattle Nightmare)
Matt Wagner is only 24 years old and is already held up by some of the greatest hockey minds of his generation as the goaltender to beat. Six shut outs and 27 wins saw him propel the Nightmare to fifth in the Mountain League. For a young man just beginning his career, it would seem it can only all go up from here.

Johnstone Award for Best player in his first year of professional hockey
- Tyler Wheeler (New England Whalers)
It was a surprising season for the Whalers. Tipped to finish in the basement of the Atlantic League, they topped the Atlantic East and unearthed a collection of new talent. Foremost amongst that talent was Tyler Wheeler, whose 80 point season - 31G-49A - was such a big part of the Whalers success.

Burgess Award for Best General Manager
- Lou Stephens (New York Centrals)
Making the right trades, picking the right lines, finding the right free agents - sometimes you get it right, sometimes you don't. Lou Stephens built one of the best teams in the league over the course of the season, finding the best players on offer and bringing them to the Duck Pond to ply their trade. The result was a 100 point season for the Centrals and the Premier's Trophy. Few coaches had such an effect on their team's success as Stephens did this year.

Wade Award for Best Save Percentage
- Harold Hawking (Charlottetown Islanders)
The Islanders St. Lawrence defence fell at the first hurdle but not for lack of trying by Harold Hawking. In his 33 games he posted a league-best .924, allowing just 72 goals from 948 shots. Hawking was thrilled with the award and suggested he would have a representation of it painted onto his mask somewhere.

Rowe Trophy for Least Goals Against
- Burt Magee (New York Centrals)
Though injury plagued him through the year, Burt Magee had a career year with the Centrals. The 25-year-old goaltender let in just 118 goals in 49 games, a GAA of 2.55, and was a huge part of keeping the Centrals at the lowest goals against of the entire Premier League. Magee said in his acceptance speech that he hopes to be a part of the Centrals for years to come. We can't see the front office objecting.

Montgomery Award for Best Plus/Minus
- Nazib Subayev (New England Whalers)
The Whalers veteran seemed to be on ice at all the right times as he racked up a +/- of 48. The Russian defender managed 44 points of his own, but did state in his acceptance speech that he definitely owed his teammates a drink for helping him get his hands on this very nice piece of silverware.

MacMurray Award for Defenceman of the Year
- Steve Richburg (New England Whalers)
Yet another Whaler with something for his trophy case, Richburg's dedicated blueline play was exemplary for any kids out there looking to see how you make it as a defender at the top level of hockey. 153 hits and 74 take aways saw him create all sorts of opportunities for his team's forwards. The Whalers could do a lot worse than build their team around this man and his blueline buddies.

Fischer Award for Best Defensive Forward
- Klaus Thorsen (Toronto Aces)
The Aces unearthed a genuine talent in Klaus Thorsen this year. The 23 year old Dane showed he wasn't afraid to mix it up on defence just as much as on offence and the result was 46 points and 151 hits to go with them. Thorsen is young and developing, but his work ethic is A+ standard and his bravery in getting into the defensive zone and working hard to clear the puck is going to be just as valuable as his scoring ability in years to come.

Lorenc Trophy for Most Goals Scored
- Jakub Vanek (Toronto Aces)
The Aces were viewed as an old team at the start of the year, but they discovered several young talents, amongst them Jakub Vanek. Vanek's season started slowly and was interrupted by injury, but in a season where this wasn't uncommon, his 45 goals in 72 games was the best in the league, edging out Filip Petersson and Justin Homer. Vanek, 27, was very proud of his achievement, and credited his linemates with feeding him all the right passes.

Hjerpe Trophy for Most Points Scored
- Jakub Vanek (Toronto Aces)
By adding 43 assists to his 45 goals, Vanek was just able to beat Homer and Nicky Jephcott on overall points. The seemingly natural chemistry Vanek found with Klaus Thorsen and Chris Myers ensured that he racked up the points all season long, and he was the worthy winner of the Hjerpe Trophy.

Next season - the draft, the expansion, changes, moves and more hockey! 1986/87 Premier League of Hockey, coming soon.

12-22-2015, 07:25 AM	#84
monochameleon Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 114	1986 PLH Awards The 1986 Premier League of Hockey Awards Team Trophies: Cameron Phillips Memorial Trophy - Manitoba Vikings St. Lawrence Trophy - Manitoba Vikings Harris Shield - Calgary Mustangs Premier's Trophy - New York Centrals Individual Awards: Pierce Trophy for Most Valuable Player: - Trevor Spivak (Ottawa Nationals)Posting a 79 point season, with 33 goals and 46 assists, was only part of the year for Trevor Spivak. The ambidextrous winger kept his Ottawa teammates from giving up, skating a full 80 games and averaging 19:52 a game. He was relentless in his pressure on other teams and always an inspiring presence on the ice. Spivak was a worthy winner of the MVP award, but did note: "I'd trade this a hundred times over if it meant putting all my teammates names on the Phillips Memorial Trophy." There's always next year. Couture Award for Most Valuable Player in the Playoffs - Jonathon Gagnon (Manitoba Vikings) Few people were surprised when Gagnon was named MVP for the post season. His 33 points were invaluable in leading his team to victory. The perennially shy 35 year old Quebecois offered little in the way of an acceptance speech, except to thank his linemates Loow and Homer, without whom, he said, he would only be half the player he was. Jensen Trophy for Best Goalie as voted by the league - Matt Wagner (Seattle Nightmare) Matt Wagner is only 24 years old and is already held up by some of the greatest hockey minds of his generation as the goaltender to beat. Six shut outs and 27 wins saw him propel the Nightmare to fifth in the Mountain League. For a young man just beginning his career, it would seem it can only all go up from here. Johnstone Award for Best player in his first year of professional hockey - Tyler Wheeler (New England Whalers) It was a surprising season for the Whalers. Tipped to finish in the basement of the Atlantic League, they topped the Atlantic East and unearthed a collection of new talent. Foremost amongst that talent was Tyler Wheeler, whose 80 point season - 31G-49A - was such a big part of the Whalers success. Burgess Award for Best General Manager - Lou Stephens (New York Centrals) Making the right trades, picking the right lines, finding the right free agents - sometimes you get it right, sometimes you don't. Lou Stephens built one of the best teams in the league over the course of the season, finding the best players on offer and bringing them to the Duck Pond to ply their trade. The result was a 100 point season for the Centrals and the Premier's Trophy. Few coaches had such an effect on their team's success as Stephens did this year. Wade Award for Best Save Percentage - Harold Hawking (Charlottetown Islanders) The Islanders St. Lawrence defence fell at the first hurdle but not for lack of trying by Harold Hawking. In his 33 games he posted a league-best .924, allowing just 72 goals from 948 shots. Hawking was thrilled with the award and suggested he would have a representation of it painted onto his mask somewhere. Rowe Trophy for Least Goals Against - Burt Magee (New York Centrals) Though injury plagued him through the year, Burt Magee had a career year with the Centrals. The 25-year-old goaltender let in just 118 goals in 49 games, a GAA of 2.55, and was a huge part of keeping the Centrals at the lowest goals against of the entire Premier League. Magee said in his acceptance speech that he hopes to be a part of the Centrals for years to come. We can't see the front office objecting. Montgomery Award for Best Plus/Minus - Nazib Subayev (New England Whalers) The Whalers veteran seemed to be on ice at all the right times as he racked up a +/- of 48. The Russian defender managed 44 points of his own, but did state in his acceptance speech that he definitely owed his teammates a drink for helping him get his hands on this very nice piece of silverware. MacMurray Award for Defenceman of the Year - Steve Richburg (New England Whalers) Yet another Whaler with something for his trophy case, Richburg's dedicated blueline play was exemplary for any kids out there looking to see how you make it as a defender at the top level of hockey. 153 hits and 74 take aways saw him create all sorts of opportunities for his team's forwards. The Whalers could do a lot worse than build their team around this man and his blueline buddies. Fischer Award for Best Defensive Forward - Klaus Thorsen (Toronto Aces) The Aces unearthed a genuine talent in Klaus Thorsen this year. The 23 year old Dane showed he wasn't afraid to mix it up on defence just as much as on offence and the result was 46 points and 151 hits to go with them. Thorsen is young and developing, but his work ethic is A+ standard and his bravery in getting into the defensive zone and working hard to clear the puck is going to be just as valuable as his scoring ability in years to come. Lorenc Trophy for Most Goals Scored - Jakub Vanek (Toronto Aces) The Aces were viewed as an old team at the start of the year, but they discovered several young talents, amongst them Jakub Vanek. Vanek's season started slowly and was interrupted by injury, but in a season where this wasn't uncommon, his 45 goals in 72 games was the best in the league, edging out Filip Petersson and Justin Homer. Vanek, 27, was very proud of his achievement, and credited his linemates with feeding him all the right passes. Hjerpe Trophy for Most Points Scored - Jakub Vanek (Toronto Aces) By adding 43 assists to his 45 goals, Vanek was just able to beat Homer and Nicky Jephcott on overall points. The seemingly natural chemistry Vanek found with Klaus Thorsen and Chris Myers ensured that he racked up the points all season long, and he was the worthy winner of the Hjerpe Trophy. Next season - the draft, the expansion, changes, moves and more hockey! 1986/87 Premier League of Hockey, coming soon.