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2003 EC Reliever of the Year
BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!
I HAVE THE POWER… to tell you of a champion of courage and might! His name is Matt Axworthy, the indomitable closer of the Hartford Whalers, and he has claimed the crown of Eastern Conference Reliever of the Year in 2003!
From the proud land of Markham, Canada, Axworthy strode forth to the mound again and again, bringing justice to his team’s cause. In 66 battles of relief, he stood tall, striking down 50 foes with his blazing fastball and walking just 31. He gathered 41 mighty saves, wielding his arm like a sword of destiny, though fate tested him with 5 defeats and 3 victories, his courage never wavered. His ERA of 3.25 stands as proof of his steadfast vigilance.
And when the votes of the Eastern Conference council were tallied, the Whaler warrior was chosen! Axworthy received 16 first-place votes, giving him 140 points in the sacred tally. His fiercest challenger, Jose Jacomino of the Islanders, claimed 20 first-place votes but could not overtake the champion, finishing with 129. Yasuya Honda of Columbus stood third, far behind, as the power of Eternia clearly flowed through Axworthy’s veins!
The final scrolls read:
Matt Axworthy – Hartford Whalers – 16 – 140
Jose Jacomino – Long Island Islanders – 20 – 129
Yasuya Honda – Columbus Blue Jackets – 0 – 32
Jonathan Hernandez – Florida Panthers – 0 – 14
Antonio Mata – Florida Panthers – 0 – 9
So let it be known across the realm: Matt Axworthy is Reliever of the Year! A hero for Hartford, a champion for the Eastern Conference, a master of the bullpen!
For Eternia… and the Whalers!
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