Best of the West awards

[Chipper]

Best Rookie: Andrej Meszaros, Vancouver
Most Valuable to Team: Nigel Dawes, Kootenay
Best Pro Prospect: Braydon Coburn, Portland
Toughest Player: Triston Grant, Vancouver
Best Coach: Jeff Truitt, Kelowna
Top Executive: Bruce Hamilton, Kelowna
Best Goaltender: Jeff Glass, Kootenay
Most Underrated Player: Clayton Stoner, Tri-Cities
Most Overrated Player: Shawn Belle, Tri-Cities
Best 16-year-old: Zach Hamill, Everett
Best Overage: Adam Courchaine, Vancouver
Best Skater: Shawn Belle, Tri-Cities
Most Improved: Aaron Gagnon, Seattle
Hardest Shot: Dustin Byfuglien, Prince George
Most Accurate Shot: Nigel Dawes, Kootenay
Top Faceoff Man: Adam Taylor, Kootenay
Best stay-at-home defenseman: Shea Weber, Kelowna
Top Defensive Forward: Adam Taylor, Kootenay
Most Irritating Player: Brandon Dubinsky, Portland
Best Referee: Rob Matsuoka
Best Fans: Kelowna

Total Categories for Teams:
Kootenay: 5
Kelowna: 4
Vancouver: 3
Tri-Cities: 3
Portland: 2
Everett: 1
Seattle: 1
Prince George: 1

[Jovorock]

A few surprises to me at least, Meszaros I haven't been impressed with him in the couple games in Kelowna. Coburn best pro prospect? A little surprised that Truitt got the honor, pretty tight with Clouson. I think Belle has won the most overrated two or three years in arow?


Best Rookie: Andrej Meszaros, Vancouver
Best Pro Prospect: Braydon Coburn, Portland
Best Coach: Jeff Truitt, Kelowna

[Beaner]

I know Meszaros is technically a rookie, but really he shouldnt be considered as such considering where he has played in the Czech Republic. Senior Mens League, World Championships, etc.

This I guess has always been a problem in Dub for Rookie Status, but it should really be looked at. I'd rather see 16/17 yr. olds considered for the rookie title only.

[kelownakarl]

that is a weird best of the west. it used to be alot more detailed and listed like the top5 of each category... dissapointing.

[In the crowd]

Best Rookie: Andrej Meszaros, Vancouver
Most Valuable to Team: Jeff Glass, Kootenay
Best Pro Prospect: Shea Webber, Kelowna
Toughest Player: Triston Grant, Vancouver
Best Coach: Cory Clouston, Kootenay
Top Executive: Bruce Hamilton, Kelowna
Best Goaltender: Jeff Glass, Kootenay
Most Underrated Player: Kootenay Ice Defence (Busto, Polak, Cherewyk, Price)
Most Overrated Player: Shawn Belle, Tri-Cities
Best 16-year-old: Zach Hamill, Everett
Best Overage: Adam Courchaine, Vancouver
Best Skater: Ned Lukacevic, Spokane
Most Improved: Ryan Russell, Kootenay
Hardest Shot: Adam Cracknell, Kootenay
Most Accurate Shot: Nigel Dawes, Kootenay
Top Faceoff Man: Tyler Mosienko, Kelowna
Best stay-at-home defenseman: Shea Weber, Kelowna
Top Defensive Forward: Adam Taylor, Kootenay
Most Irritating Player: Shane Halifax, Portland
Best Referee: No Idea, but definatly not Matsouka
Best Fans: Everett

May be a little biased, but thats the team I mostly watch.

[Brad]

The full results were not originally posted on the Herald's website, but is available now.

Source: http://www.sportstricities.com/sport...-6071376c.html

[kelownakarl]

The full results were not originally posted on the Herald's website, but is available now.

Source: http://www.sportstricities.com/sport...-6071376c.html

Excellent, thanks Brad, always a great poll.

[iggy_23]

Best Rookie: Andrej Meszaros, Vancouver
Most Valuable to Team: Jeff Glass, Kootenay
Best Pro Prospect: Dion Phaneuf, Red Deer
Toughest Player: Triston Grant, Vancouver
Best Coach: Kevin Constantine, everett
Top Executive: Bruce Hamilton, Kelowna
Best Goaltender: Jeff Glass, Kootenay
Most Underrated Player: Clayton Stoner, Tri-Cities
Most Overrated Player: Shawn Belle, Tri-Cities
Best 16-year-old: Zach Hamill, Everett
Best Overage: Adam Courchaine, Vancouver
Best Skater: Shawn Belle, Tri-Cities
Most Improved: Colten yellow Horn, lethbridge
Hardest Shot: Dion Phaneuf, red deer
Most Accurate Shot: Nigel Dawes, Kootenay
Top Faceoff Man: Adam Taylor, Kootenay
Best stay-at-home defenseman: Shea Weber, Kelowna
Top Defensive Forward: Collin fraser, Red Deer
Most Irritating Player: Brandon Dubinsky, Portland
Best Referee: Rob Matsuoka
Best Fans: Medicine Hat Tigers