April 23, 2012
(Photo L to R: Brendan Connors, Wes Beaton, Brandon Snow, Corey Young).
For the fourth straight year, the Chester Clippers Jr. C Hockey Club hosted their Annual Awards Night on Sunday, April 22nd at their official team hotel, the Atlantica Hotel and Marina in Western Shore, NS. The banquet featured all the individual player and volunteer award presentations.
The first award of the evening was the Unsung Hero award which went to overage defenseman Brendan Connors. This was Connors second and final season with the Clippers, he was the type of player who would do anything for his team and was a great leader throughout the season, he will be missed as he graduates from junior hockey this year.
The Chester Clippers presented all-star forwards Justin Norris and Kyle Dilosa with the George MacDonald Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Athletic Performer. Norris and Dilosa displayed outstanding athletic performances throughout the regular season and playoffs, as they dazzled everyone with their spectacular play throughout the year.
Corey Young picked up this year's Most Goals award as he led the Clippers with 45 goals, while Brandon Snow took home the Top Scorer trophy, leading the team and league with 84 points in 25 games.
Assistant Captain Mathieu Bourgeois took home the team's Defenseman of the Year award, while also being selected the League Top Defenseman, Central Division All-Star Defenseman and Top Defenseman at the Atlantic Junior "C" Championships.
The Best Sportsmanship award went to rookie forward Ryan Horsman, while forward Brandon Snow was selected as the Most Improved Player.
Wes Beaton took home this year's Best Defensive Forward award, while 16-year old goalie Olafr Schmidt took home this year's team Rookie of the Year award. Schmidt had a tremendous rookie season, as he won the league award for Best Goals Against Average posting a 1.29 GAA and a 14-0 record. Schmidt was selected as the Top Goaltender at the 2012 Atlantic Junior "C" Championships, earlier this month.
For the second straight season, team captain and overager Corey Young was selected as the Fan's Choice for Player of the Year.
Team captain Corey Young was also awarded with this season's Most Valuable Player trophy. Young was truly the heart and soul of this team, he always showed great work ethic, determination and character. He is respected not only for his excellent team work and play, but for his strong leadership on and off the ice.
The top graduating player award was split between Corey Young and Brandon Snow. The Clippers also presented jerseys to all four overage players graduating from junior hockey this season. Overagers Brandon Snow, Corey Young, Brendan Connors and Wes Beaton were each presented with their game jerseys in honour of their service to the Clippers. All four of these young men displayed the true meaning of the Clippers motto "Courage, Character, Commitment" and they will be greatly missed in the future.
Chris and Sara Schmidt were honoured with the Michael "Beaker" Broome Award for Volunteer of the Year. They were both tremendous supporters of the team this year and the Clippers were very fortunate to have their help this year.
