Broncos Prospect Andrew Hunt named B.C. Major Midget League Player of the Month
January 7, 2009 []
BC Hockey announced today that Greater Vancouver Canadians goaltender Andrew Hunt has been named the Major Midget League Player of the Month for December. Hunt finished the month of December with a 2-0 record, a 1.00 GAA and a .980 save percentage. In addition to his outstanding play Andrew is a mentor to the young goalies in the Surrey Minor Hockey Association working with Pee Wee and Bantam goalies in his spare time.
“He has been instrumental in helping the Canadians have a 3-0-1 record in the month of December,” said Canadian’s head coach Matt Erhart. “Andrew and fellow goalie Alex Wind have been a key part in the team been unbeaten in the months of November and December.”
As well as being named Player of the Month, Hunt will receive a gift from Mission-Itech on his selection.
Andrew Hunt was chosen from a high calibre list of nominees for this prestigious award. The runners up in no particular order are as follows:
· North Island Silvertips – Teagan Waugh
· Vancouver North West Giants – Khaleed Devji
· Fraser Valley Bruins – Justin Kirsch
· Valley West Hawks – Laurent Brossoit
· Kootenay Ice – no nomination
· Vancouver North East Chiefs – Silvan Harper
· Okanagan Rockets – Connor Barrie
· Cariboo Cougars – Josh Garneau
· South Island Thunderbirds – Sam Rice
· Thompson Blazers – Cam Bougealt
The BC Hockey Major Midget League was established in 2004 to provide elite level 15, 16 and 17 year olds an opportunity to play within their own age group. Playing at this high level and be developed for the next level of hockey. These teams have an opportunity each year to compete for the National Midget Championship.