Gosselin up for Top Defenceman

The BCHL released their finalists for the year end awards yesterday. Kurt Gosselin is the Island nominee for Top D-man.

After a round of online polls done by the head coaches, the BCHL is announcing this season’s finalists for the league awards.

The coaches poll determined a finalist from each division. Another poll is currently underway which will determine the ultimate winner for each award.

Unlike past seasons when there was a winner from each conference for each award, there will be just one winner per award as the league is currently aligned into three divisions.

The trophy winners will be announced next week just ahead of the start of the playoffs.

Vern Dye Memorial Trophy (MVP):
Interior: Jake Lucchini – Forward – Trail Smoke Eaters
Mainland: Corey Mackin – Forward – Coquitlam Express
Island: Guillaume Decelles – Goaltender – Nanaimo Clippers

Bruce Allison Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year):
Interior: Liam Finlay – Forward – Vernon Vipers
Mainland: Brett Supinski – Forward – Coquitlam Express
Island: Brett Gruber – Forward – Victoria Grizzlies

Top Defenceman Award:
Interior: Andrew Farny – Salmon Arm Silverbacks
Mainland: Daniel Fritz – Coquitlam Express
Island: Kurt Gosselin – Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Bob Fenton Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike):
Interior: John Schiavo – Forward – Merritt Centennials
Mainland: Corey Mackin – Forward – Coquitlam Express
Island: Sean Harrison – Forward – Cowichan Valley Capitals

Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy (Coach of the Year):
Interior: Fred Harbinson – Penticton Vees
Mainland: Jason Tatarnic – Chilliwack Chiefs
Island: Mike Vandekamp – Nanaimo Clippers

The league’s non-voting awards (Top Goaltender, Goalie Tandem and Top Scorer) will be included in the release next week with the voting awards.