Malmo Nighthawks S82 Team Awards

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Although unknown at the time, S82 would be the last hurrah for the core group of Nighthawk veterans as many would leave in the off-season. Malmo still snuck into their sixth straight playoff berth under new offensive leadership, a patchwork defense and one last great goaltending performance from Nighthawk lifer, Artem Tretiak, only to lose in five games to rival and eventual Cup Finalist Moscow. Next season, a new generation of Nighthawks will have their names called, but for one last time, let’s honor those who led the way.

 

Here are the Malmo Nighthawks S82 Team Awards as voted by players and management:

 

Condor Adrienne Award (Best Defenseman)

Addison McLaren @tcookie

The diminutive American blueliner ended his career with a bang, setting career-highs in assists (61), points (85), plus/minus (47), penalty minutes (170) and shot blocks (204). He led the Nighthawks in plus/minus and shot blocks and also led Malmo defense in goals, points, and shots.

 

Rookie of the Year

Miroslav Tsarov @PadStack

Although being Malmo’s only freshman skater in S82, the slick Ukrainian had one of the finer rookie campaigns in Nighthawk history. His 30 goals and 41 assists were both fifth on the team and he was tied for fourth in points (71) and plus/minus (44). He held a spot on the top line and will be relied on heavily next season.

 

Unsung Hero

Addison McLaren @tcookie, Taylor Mourning @scoop, Nathaniel Minion @Minion

Perhaps at the expense of each other, the top three scorers for the Nighthawks tied in the vote for the Unsung Hero Award. Mourning and Minion exploded in the last half of the season with career-highs in goals, assists, and points to sneak in among the league’s top scorers while McLaren helped fuel the Malmo attack with career-highs in assists and points.

 

Most Energetic

Nathaniel Minion @Minion

Minion’s engine never stops running and that propelled him to lead the Nighthawks in special team points (36 PPP, 2 SHP) and set franchise records for assists (88) and points (135). His enthusiasm is also contagious in the locker room.

 

Most Gentlemanly

Brendan Telker @Telkster

One of six VHL players in S82 with over 70 points (71) and less than 10 PIM (7), Telker has always exuded a professional and chivalrous attitude that permeated the whole franchise. His calm demeanor and leadership will be missed.

 

Most Valuable Player

Taylor Mourning @scoop

Mourning exploded for 59 goals in S82 which tied him for second in the league and was one off the team record. He also led the team in shots (666), power play goals (16) and game-winning goals (8).

 

Nighthawk of the Year

Druss Deathwalker @animal74

The team’s captain had a bit of a down year offensively but still scored over 30 goals for the second straight season, led the VHL in hits (413, team record) and penalty minutes (217) and picked up his play down the stretch to will the Nighthawks to their sixth consecutive playoff berth. He continues to be the team’s heart and soul and his presence is noticed on and off the ice.

 

3-Stars Award

Taylor Mourning  @scoop                                           

Not surprisingly, Mourning’s ability to light the lamp with regularity earned him the most 1^st Star selections in the VHL with 17. This led him to running away with the Nighthawks’ 3-Stars Award with 770 points.

 

Full 3-Star standings below:

 

Player	1st	2nd	3rd	Star Points	Total Stars
Taylor Mourning	17	10	6	770	33
Nathaniel Minion	7	10	10	510	27
Druss Deathwalker	2	6	7	250	15
Addison McLaren	1	3	11	200	15
Artem Tretiak	4	2	2	180	8
Miroslav Tsarov	2	2	4	140	8
Brendan Telker	1	3	4	130	8
Steve Eso	1	3	2	110	6
Sven Reikkinen	2	1	0	80	3
Poopy Peepants	0	1	2	40	3
Kaladin Kvothe	1	0	0	30	1

 

Congrats to the winners!

 

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