The Merritt Centennials capped off the 2011-12 season with their annual awards banquet before a packed audience last week at the Merritt Legion Hall.
The player award winners were determined by voting among the players along with consideration from the coaching staff.
Most Improved Player: Tyler Martin
Academic Scholar: Reece Willcox
Most Promising Player: Brendan Lamont
Most Game Winning Goals: Evan Stack
Leading Scorer: Regan Soquila
Best Plus-Minus: Chad Brears
Most Gentlemanly Player: Carter Shinkaruk
Rookie of the Year: Dylan Chanter
Best Defenceman: Reece Willcox
Joe Tennant Award – Most Dedicated Player: Billy Marshall
Unsung Hero: Lino Chimienti & Tyler Steel
Leadership & Ability: Brent Fletcher
Playoff MVP: Brent Fletcher
Most Valuable Player: Evan Stack
Friend of Ska-Lu-La: Steve Tresierra
In addition to the player awards, Evan Stack, Billy Marshall and Richard Sabourin were recognized for their work at the Ska-Lu-La Workshop in Merritt.
Long-time volunteer and Booster Club member Rusty Brewer also awarded scorekeeper George Cavaliere, Carol Sabourin (Richard's mother) and captain Evan Stack with her Difference Maker awards.
