Andrew Gladiuk wrapped up his career with the Nanaimo Clippers in style, taking home three awards at the club's year-end banquet on Wednesday night at Fairwinds Golf Resort.
The veteran Clippers forward was named the Clippers' scholastic player of the year, the team's most popular player as voted on by the fans and one for being Nanaimo's top scorer. Meanwhile, goaltender Billy Faust was named most valuable player and Josh Phillips received the coach's award among the 13 trophies handed out.
"Andrew's been a class act kid," said head coach and general manager Mike Vandekamp. "He carries himself with a professional demeanor, he's well liked by everyone he comes across. He's a good, honest player who had a good season this year and had a good career in this league."
Here is the complete list of winners:
Most Valuable Player: Billy Faust
Most Improved: Mason Blacklock
Most inspirational: Christopher Eiserman
Top two-way player: Trevor Fitzgerald
Unsung hero: Kyle Kramer
Rookie of the Year: Luke Gordon
Most Valuable defenceman: Graeme McCormack
Most exciting player: Dan Correale
Most popular: Andrew Gladiuk
Top scholastic: Andrew Gladiuk
Lisa McPherson Memorial: Colton Dahlen
Leading Scorer: Andrew Gladiuk
Coach's Award: Josh Phillips
