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Triton
03-30-2006, 01:28 PM
This came out of the Wheat Journal.And because it's based out of Brandon it mentions the Wheatkings that did recieve votes in the respective categories.

WHL “Beasts of the East” poll:

The voting was done by nine of the 10 broadcasters in the Western Hockey League’s Eastern Conference and compiled by Les Lazurak of HOT-93 FM in Saskatoon. A first-place vote was given three points, two points for second place and one for third. In some instances, votes were not cast in certain categories or fewer than three votes in a category were cast:
(first-place votes in brackets)

Most Valuable to his Team: 1. Justin Pogge, Calgary Hitmen; 15 points (3); 2. Kyle Chipchura, Prince Albert Raiders; 12 (2); 3. Kyle Moir, Swift Current Broncos; 9 (1)
Also receiving a vote: Tyler Plante, Brandon

Best Goaltender: 1. Justin Pogge, Calgary; 21 (7); 2. Matt Keetley, Medicine Hat; 14; 3. Kyle Moir, Swift Current; 8
Also receiving a vote: Tyler Plante, Brandon

Top Rookie: 1. Petr Kalus, Regina Pats; 21 (7); 2. Zach Boychuk, Lethbridge; 14 (1); 3. Brandon Sutter, Red Deer; 9 (1)
Also receiving a vote: Tyler Dittmer, Brandon; Keith Aulie, Brandon

Best 16-year-old player: 1. Zach Boychuk, Lethbridge; 19 (5); 2. Brandon Sutter, Red Deer; 15 (3); 3. Nick Ross, Regina; 5
Also receiving a vote: Keith Aulie, Brandon

Best Stay at Home Defenceman: 1. Jeff Schultz, Calgary 9 (3); 2. Kyle Deck, Regina; 7 (2); 3. Dylan Yeo, Calgary; 6 (1)
Also receiving a vote: Stephane Lenoski, Brandon; Mark Louis, Brandon

Best Overage Player: 1. Troy Brouwer, Moose Jaw; 23 (7); 2. Matt Robinson, Regina; 7 (1); 3. Denis Tolpeko, Regina; 6

Top Pro Prospect: 1. Dustin Boyd, Moose Jaw; 11 (2); 2. Justin Pogge, Calgary; 10 (2); 3. Cam Barker, Medicine Hat; 9 (2)
Also receiving a vote: Codey Burki, Brandon; Ryan White, Calgary

Best Coach: 1. Willie Desjardins, Medicine Hat; 22 (5); 2. Steve Young, Moose Jaw; 14 (3); 3. Curtis Hunt, Regina; 11 (1)
Also receiving a vote: Kelly McCrimmon, Brandon

Top Executive: 1. Willie Desjardins, Medicine Hat; 18 (5); 2. Kelly Kisio, Calgary; 8 (1); 3. Chad Lang, Moose Jaw; 6 (1) and Lorne Molleken, Saskatoon; 6

Best Defensive Forward: 1. Kyle Chipchura, Prince Albert; 9 (2); 2. Jerrid Sauer, Medicine Hat; 5 (1) and Luke Hunter,
Swift Current; 5 (1)
Also receiving a vote: Ryan White, Calgary; Teegan Moore, Brandon; Jeff Topilko, Brandon

Best Face-Off Man: 1. Luke Hunter, Swift Current; 15 (5); 2. Kyle Chipchura, Prince Albert; 7 (1); 3. Blair Jones, Moose Jaw; 4
Also receiving a vote: Teagan Moore, Brandon; Codey Burki, Brandon

Best Skater: 1. Kris Russell, Medicine Hat; 9 (1); 2. Darren Helm, Medicine Hat; 8 (2); 3. Dustin Boyd, Moose Jaw; 7 (2) and Devin Setoguchi, Saskatoon; 7 (2)

Hardest Shot: 1. Cam Barker, Medicine Hat; 17 (4); 2. A.J. Thelen, Prince Albert; 6 (1); 3. Troy Brouwer, Moose Jaw; 5 (1) and Blair Jones, Moose Jaw; 5 (1)
Also receiving a vote: .Corey Courchene, Brandon; Riley Day, Brandon

Most Accurate Shot: 1. Troy Brouwer, Moose Jaw; 12 (4); 2. Petr Kalus, Regina; 9 (2)and Devin Setoguchi, Saskatoon; 9

Most Under-Rated Player: 1. Darren Helm, Medicine Hat; 5 (1); 2. Codey Burki, Brandon; 4 (1) and Blair Jones, Moose Jaw; 4
Also receiving a vote: Tyler Dittmer, Brandon; Riley Day, Brandon; Jeff Topilko, Brandon

Most Over-Rated Player: 1. Aki Seitsonen, Prince Albert; 6 (1); 2. Anton Khudobin, Saskatoon; 5 (1); 3. Jeff Schultz, Calgary; 4 (1) and Kris Versteeg, Red Deer; 4
Also receiving a vote: Ryan White, Calgary; Dustin Kohn, Brandon

Most Improved Player: 1. Darren Helm, Medicine Hat; 15 (5); 2. Troy Brouwer, Moose Jaw; 8 (2) and Codey Burki, Brandon; 8
Also receiving a vote: Dustin Kohn, Brandon; Mark Derlago, Brandon

Toughest Player: 1. Brandon Tidball, Swift Current; 23 (7); 2. Tommy Maxwell, Medicine Hat; 5; 3. Kris Deines, Calgary; 4 (1)
Also receiving a vote: Riley Day, Brandon; Teegan Moore, Brandon; Cory Courchene, Brandon.

Most Irritating Player: 1. Derek Dorsett, Medicine Hat; 17 (5); 2. Brandon Tidball, Swift Current; 6 (1); 3. Chris Cloud, Saskatoon; 5 (1) and Dane Byers, Prince Albert; 5 (1)
Also receiving a vote: Ryan Reaves, Brandon; Riley Day, Brandon; Cory Courchene, Brandon.

Best Referee: 1. Rob Matsuoka; 10 (2); 2. Chris Savage; 9 (2); 3. Derek Herman; 8 (1)

Best Fans: 1. Medicine Hat; 19 (5); 2. Red Deer; 9 (1); 3. Calgary; 7 (1)

http://www.wheatcityjournal.ca/news_item.aspx?news_id=520

LifelongChiefsFan
03-31-2006, 05:31 AM
At least in this poll the top goalie and the most overrated player weren't the same guy!!

RunTheGoalie
03-31-2006, 05:42 PM
No, but they should have both been on the same team.

Jeff Schultz is a virtual lock to be a bust in the NHL, IMNSHO.

Flathead
03-31-2006, 06:08 PM
Ned Lukacevic for best skater. Everyone says he's a top 3 in the whole league and he doesn't even make the east??? But I understand often players accidently get overlooked.