Malmo Nighthawks S79 Team Awards

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MALMO NIGHTHAWKS

S79 TEAM AWARDS 

 

The last few seasons of deft drafting and shrewd trading culminated in a historic season for the S79 Malmo Nighthawks. Riding one of the most potent offenses in VHL history, they paced the league to the Victory Cup and then survived many close calls to defeat the defending champion Seattle Bears to win the franchise’s second Continental Cup. Announcing the S79 Malmo Nighthawks Team Awards as voted by the players and management.

 

 

Condor Adrienne Award (Best Defenseman)

Scotty Kaberle

 

After an early season trade from Toronto, Scotty Kaberle fit right in with the high-flying Nighthawks as the Canadian blueliner averaged over an assist per game with Malmo and led the team’s defensemen in scoring with 62 points in 50 Nighthawk games for a career-high total of 84 points. He gave Malmo an extra spark from the backend and was also a positive voice in the locker room.

 

 

Rookie of the Year

Taylor Mourning

 

Taylor Mourning had a promising rookie season for Malmo. Drafted 10^th overall, the budding American power winger led team rookies with 10 goals, +14, 80 PIM, tied the team rookie lead with 29 points and was second on the Nighthawks with 242 hits. He took it up a notch in the playoffs as his points per game jumped from 0.40 to 0.58 and especially made his mark in the Cup Final.

 

 

Unsung Hero

Artem Tretiak

 

While the Nighthawks skaters were scoring at a torrid pace, Artem Tretiak defended the net valiantly to the tune of a league-leading 47 wins and 4 shutouts and one of the best seasons ever by a Malmo goalie. He was the main reason the Nighthawks could employ their high-octane offense – they knew the Russian netminder would not let them down. He was rewarded with the Aidan Shaw Trophy as the league’s best goaltender.  

 

 

Most Energetic

Brendan Telker

 

One of the offensive lynch pins of Malmo’s championship season, Brendan Telker’s energy on and off the ice was infectious as it was dizzying. On the ice, he led the league in goals with 58 and hat tricks with 5. He was also second with 559 shots. In the locker room, he was a vocal leader, always encouraging and enthusiastic.

 

 

Most Gentlemanly

Brendan Telker

 

Widely considered one of the VHL’s nice guys, Telker never let his or Malmo’s accolades go to his head. He is always fair, congenial, and humble and will put his teammates ahead of himself.  

 

 

Most Valuable Player

Gunnar Odinsson

 

Odinsson had himself a season for the ages. Signing with Malmo in the offseason on a whim, he immediately boosted the Nighthawks’ attack and most nights seemed to be playing on a different level than everyone else on the ice. He led the league with 133 points, led Malmo with 76 assists and 10 game-winning goals, tied for the team lead with a +40 rating and was second on the team with 57 goals. He was also voted the league’s Most Outstanding Player, Most Improved Player and the Playoff MVP.

 

 

Nighthawk of the Year

Brendan Telker, Druss Deathwalker

 

Both of these S77 Draftees have become part of the core of the contender that Malmo has been building the last few seasons. They have different playing styles on the ice and slightly different but both potent leadership styles off of it. In his second year as captain, Deathwalker may be only in his third season but he carries himself like a veteran with a commanding presence that bids his teammates follow him into battle. He is savvy and yet sensitive to the needs of the team. Despite not wearing a letter, Telker harbors a youthful enthusiasm that spreads throughout the organization. They both have a common goal to win and ensures every member of the Nighthawks is ready to push for that goal.

 

3-Stars Award

Gunnar Odinsson

 

No surprise here as the league’s Most Outstanding Player and leading scorer took the team’s 3-Stars Award. He led the league in 1-Star selections (14), total Star selections (32) and Star Points (700) for his sensational year.

 

Full 3-Star standings below:

 

Player	1st	2nd	3rd	Star Points	Total Stars
Gunnar Odinsson	14	10	8	700	32
Brendan Telker	12	5	4	500	21
Jakob Sosa	4	7	8	340	19
Muffbeav	2	5	10	260	17
Druss Deathwalker	3	5	3	220	11
Artem Tretiak	5	2	2	210	9
Scotty Kaberle	3	3	1	160	7
Kevin Wu	3	1	1	120	5
Arthur Dayne	2	2	0	100	4
Tui Sova	1	2	2	90	5
Taylor Mourning	1	2	2	90	5
Viktor Alexei Kamenov	1	0	3	60	4
JaredN Jr	0	1	0	20	1
Kirishima Wakaro	0	1	0	20	1
Zeljko Ranogajec	0	0	1	10	1
Tyler Steel	0	0	0	0	0
Jacob Carson	0	0	0	0	0

 

Spoiler

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Edited October 11, 2021 by animal74

[hylands 845]

i graciously accept my best gm award. thank you so much to all who voted for me!

[fromtheinside 1,290]

great work on this animal! I love the star system

its too bad ill have to crush you in fantasy hockey!!!

[STZ 5,360]

Great work, Captain 

[BOOM 8,756]

Thanks for the votes!