The Vancouver Giants handed out their annual awards on Monday at Tsawwassen Springs with Bowen Byram leading the way.
The top-end prospect for June’s NHL Entry Draft picked up four awards including the P.C. Toigo Most Valuable Player Trophy. The 17-year-old Cranbrook native leads all Western Hockey League defenceman in goals with 26 which includes nine game winners and six in overtime — a new league record.
The Giants secured top spot in the Western Conference for the third time in their history Friday with a 2-1 win over the Kelowna Rockets on Fan Appreciation Night at the Langley Events Centre. They will host Seattle in the opening round of the playoffs with games one and two next Friday and Saturday at the LEC.
Here is a complete rundown of the award winners:
Season Ticket Holder of the Year: Lucas Kam
Jock McGrandle Volunteer of the Year: Han Hang
Players Choice Award: Alex Kannok Leipert (2000-D)
Sultan Thiara Plus-Minus Award: Bowen Byram (2001-D)
Save-On-Foods High School Scholastic Player of the Year: Trent Miner (2001-G)
TWU Post-Secondary Academic Player of the Year: Alex Kannok Leipert (2000-D)
Three Stars Awards: Milos Roman (1999-F), Bowen Byram (2001-D), Davis Tendeck (1999-G)
White Spot Humanitarian of the Year Award: Jared Dmytriw (1998-F)
Bruce Allen Inspirational Leadership Award: Owen Hardy (1999-F)
Graduating Player Awards: Davis Koch (1998-F), Dallas Hines (1998-D), Jared Dmytriw (1998-F)
Most Improved Player Award: Trent Miner (2001-G)
Most Sportsmanlike Player Award: Brayden Watts (1999-F)
Milan Ilich Rookie of the Year Award: Justin Sourdif (2002-F)
Pat Quinn Defenceman of the Year Award: Bowen Byram (2001-D)
Bublé Iron Man Award: Davis Koch (1998-F)
Unsung Hero Award: Dylan Plouffe (1999-D)
Gordie Howe Top Scorer Award: Davis Koch (1998-F)
P.C. Toigo Most Valuable Player Award: Bowen Byram (2001-D)
