The Richmond Sockeyes have come away with three Pacific Junior Hockey League awards.
Captain Jordan Andrews has been named the league’s Top Defenceman.
The graduating two-way standout capped off his four year career in Richmond with 23 points, including 13 goals. Eight of those came on the power play. Andrews was also the team’s leading scorer in an opening round playoff series loss to Grandview with seven points in six games.
Kurt Russell has earned the Top Goaltender award after another stellar campaign that produced a .901 save percentage and a 2.74 goals against average. The 19-year-old also recorded a pair of shutouts while winning 18 of his 34 starts this past season.
Meanwhile, Sockeyes co-owner Doug Paterson has been named executive of the year. The lifetime Richmond resident is a longtime supporter of the league and club who also happens to be an alumni player too.
Other league awards included: Rookie of the Year — Davin Padgham (Aldergrove), MVP — Bryce Pisiak (Mission City), Most Improved — Braeden Gurney (Grandview), Most Inspirational — Tim Chow (Grandview), Scoring Champion — David McGowan (Mission City), Coach of the Year Brad Veitch (Mission City).
Grandview will be facing Mission City in the PJHL finals starting Friday after eliminating Delta and Abbotsford respectively.
