Co-winners of the regular season MVP Award, Curtis Johnston (left) and Jeff Flagler (right). Presented by Jim McKinnon. Hub photo
The Saugeen Shores Winterhawks wrapped up their 10th season in the W.O.A.A. Sr. “AA” Hockey League on Friday with their annual awards banquet and fan appreciation night.
Goaltender Jeff Flagler was the big winner on the evening, taking home three awards, the Jim Little Memorial Award for Rookie of the Year, while sharing the MVP honours for both the regular season and the playoffs.
In his first season with the Winterhawks the Owen Sound native was 10-0-1 in the regular season with a league-record goals-against average of 1.80.
Curtis Johnston and Bryan Kazarian each scored 28 points during the regular season to share the regular season leading scorer trophy, while Johnston and Flagler shared the regular season MVP honours.
Jeff MacDermid’s 11 points in 9 playoff games netted him a share of the Playoff MVP Award, along with Flagler, who was 5-2 during the playoffs.
Theo Peckham took home the Top Defenceman Award, posting 15 points in 18 games this season, while serving as an intimidating force on the Winterhawks blue line.
Andy Fracz was the winner of the Top Defensive Player, awarded to the forward judged to be the most defensively responsible.
Captain Greg Thede was awarded the Corry Solomway Memorial Award for the fifth straight season and seventh time overall. The award is presented each season in recognition of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Defenceman Trevor Smith picked up the Community Service Award in recognition of his dedication to our community.
The Most Dedicated Winterhawk award was presented to General Manager Don Matheson, recognizing the endless hours he has committed to the club.
The Winterhawks also presented cheques to our charities that benefit from the 50/50 draws during each home game. The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, PRANCE, the Saugeen Shores Skating Club, Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey and Special Olympics of Central Bruce each received approximately $1,500.
The executive of the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks thank all of their great fans and sponsors for support this season and for each of the past 10 seasons.
“Have a great summer and we’ll see you in October.”
Russ Solomway (left) and Trish Solomway presented the Corry Solomway Memorial Award to Captain Greg Thede during the Winterhawks Awards Banquet May 5 at Lakeshore Recreation. Hub photo
Curtis Johnston received the Leading Scorer – Regular Season Award from Goaltending Coach Dave Rosner May 5. Not pictured: co-winner Bryan Kazarian. Hub photo
General Manager Don Matheson (left) who will be stepping down from the position received the Most Dedicated Winterhawk Award from President Gord Lamont during the Winterhawks Awards Banquet May 5 at Lakeshore Recreation. Hub photo
Michael Johnstone (left) with Adam Little presented a $1,500 cheque to Ann Veyvera-Divinski of PRANCE (Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians) from 50/50 proceeds. Hub photo
Winterhawks Jay Thomson (left) and Mike Smailes (right) presented $1,500 to Jonna Ebel, Chair of the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation May 5. Hub photo
Winterhawks Theo Peckman (left) with Richard Harris (right) presented Ken Rhyno (centre) of the Saugeen Shores Skating Club with $1,500 from 50/50 proceeds. Hub photo
