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2022-2023 VIJHL AWARDS NOMINEES

The VIJHL Coaches have finished submitting their choices for this year’s annual awards that are selected
by ballots and not based on statistics.

Each team was asked to submit their choices for the top 3
contenders in each category.

The choices are ranked based on the order they are listed and once all
teams have cast their ballots – the top nominee is declared the winner for that category.

The winner in each category will be published at the end of the season.

Nominees are (listed in alphabetical order):

Brain Harrison Award (Top Forward)
Austin Montgomery-Parsons Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Carson Brown Kerry Park Islanders
Carter Johnson Oceanside Generals
Ethan Roworth Victoria Cougars
Jackson Estey Victoria Cougars
Kye Benoche Campbell River Storm
Michael Hoekstra Saanich Predators
Ryan Cominsky Victoria Cougars
Ryan Grambart Peninsula Panthers

Clayton Stoner Award (Top Defenseman)
Ben Coughlan Victoria Cougars
Brady Van Herk Oceanside Generals
Brendan Carlson Oceanside Generals
Chase Barlow Victoria Cougars
Dayton Arneson Saanich Predators
Eric Stinson Kerry Park Islanders
Jean-Michael Gilbert Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Justin Pichor Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Kal Nagy Campbell River Storm
Keagan Abbott Kerry Park Islanders
Kieran Ronan Campbell River Storm
Matthew Seale Peninsula Panthers
Owen Evers Victoria Cougars

Jamie Robertson Trophy (Sportsmanship & Agility)
Aleko Sdrakas Kerry Park Islanders
Carter Johnson Oceanside Generals
Chase Barlow Victoria Cougars
Chase Pacheso Port Alberni Bombers
Jackson Estey Victoria Cougars
Jacob Campbell Lake Cowichan Kraken
Kye Benoche Campbell River Storm
Michael Hoekstra Saanich Predators
Mitchell Billings Lake Cowichan Kraken
Owen Evers Victoria Cougars
Payton Braun Peninsula Panthers
Ryan Comisky Victoria Cougars
Ryan Grambart Peninsula Panthers
Tanner Banks Peninsula Panthers
Thomas Jenkins Saanich Predators

Larry Lamoureaux Trophy (Rookie of the Year)
Carson Brown Kerry Park Islanders
Chase Pacheso Port Alberni Bombers
Dante Pazuik Oceanside Generals
Kieran Ronan Campbell River Storm
Lukas Tokic Kerry Park Islanders
Manson Windsor Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Matthew Hutchinson Oceanside Generals
Nathan Dasilva Kerry Park Islanders
Nick Esposito Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Ryan Comisky Victoria Cougars
Steven Reganato Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Tanner Burt Port Alberni Bombers

Jamie Benn Trophy (League MVP)
Austin Montgomery-Parsons Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Brady Van Herk Oceanside Generals
Brendan Carlson Oceanside Generals
Carter Johnson Oceanside Generals
Eric Young Kerry Park Islanders
Ethan Roworth Victoria Cougars
Jackson Estey Victoria Cougars
Kye Benoche Campbell River Storm
Matthew Hutchison Oceanside Generals
Michael Hoekstra Saanich Predators
Ryan Grambart Peninsula Panthers

Mac MacWilliams Memorial Trophy (Unsung Hero)
Brady Van Herk Oceanside Generals
Carson Brown Kerry Park Islanders
Carter De Boer Campbell River Storm
Eric Stinson Kerry Park Islanders
Eric Young Kerry Park Islanders
Ethan Roworth Victoria Cougars
Felix Plendl Port Alberni Bombers
Jack Westhaver Saanich Predators
Jacob Thomas Oceanside Generals
Jaden Vanderlee Saanich Predators
Kieran Strange Victoria Cougars
Kye Benoche Campbell River Storm
Logan Furlong Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Luca Redford Victoria Cougars
Mason Windsor Comox Valley Glacier Kings
Matthew Hutchison Oceanside Generals
Nick Peters Campbell River Storm
Nolan Wyatt Oceanside Generals
Payton Braun Peninsula Panthers
Ryan Grambart Peninsula Panthers
Sean Pandher Saanich Predators
Sukhraj Narwal Lake Cowichan Kraken
Thomas Jenkins Saanich Predators