Toronto Legion S89 Team Awards

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S89 Team Awards

 

Hopes were high in Toronto for S89 after bringing in some veteran players in defenseman Jimmy MacElroy and forwards Phoebe Bridgers and Weenuk Warrior to solidify the roster and provide much needed depth. Legion fans were also excited for the debut of the team’s 3^rd overall pick from the S88 draft, slick Canadian blueliner Bobby Bob. Along with the assumed development of the young core, the playoffs seemed a realistic goal. Unfortunately, despite being tied for 5^th in goals against and a hope-inducing 10-3 run late in the season, the Legion could not put the puck in the net and finished last in the North American Conference yet again with a record of 26-37-9 for 61 points even though that was an 11-point improvement from S88. But, the Legion hope the continued work put in through the season and new players coming up will help propel them to the next step in S91.

 

Here are some of the individual highlights:

-        Bobby Bob finished 5^th in rookie scoring with 36 points

-        Jimi Jaks led the team with 31 goals, 62 points and 6 GWG

-        Phoebe Bridgers set career-highs of 27 goals and 122 hits

-        Jimmy MacElroy led the team with career-highs of 150 PIM and 156 hits

 

Statistical Leaders:

 

Goals:	Jimi Jaks	31
Assists:	Quinn Clark	36
Points:	Jimi Jaks	62
+/-:	Jimi Jaks	-5
PIM:	Jimmy MacElroy	150
Hits:	Jimmy MacElroy	156
Shots:	Mac Atlas	345
Shots Blocked:	Tater Tottingham	148
PPG:	Phoebe Bridgers	7
GWG:	Jimi Jaks	6
Fights:	Jimi Jaks	5
Wins:	Joel Castle	23
GAA:	Joel Castle	2.48
SV%:	Joel Castle	0.930
SO:	Joel Castle	4

 

 

 

Here are the S88 Team Awards as voted by the Toronto players and management:

 

Best Defenseman

Jimmy MacElroy @Xflexz

MacElroy was brought in last off-season to provide stability and championship experience (S83 & S84 Founder’s Cup, S86 Continental Cup) to a defense that allowed the third-most goals against in the VHL in S88. His defensive acumen made a difference as Toronto allowed 30 less goals in S89 as he helped his goalies by blocking 147 shots. His physical play also left a mark as he led the team with career-highs of 150 PIM and 156 hits. He was able to chip in offensively as well, ranking second among Legion blueliners with seven goals, 35 assists for 42 points.

 

Rookie of the Year

Bobby Bob @Baby Boomer

As the lone rookie on the team this season, defenseman Bobby Bob may be the defacto winner for this award but he was definitely deserving as well. He was 5^th in VHL rookie scoring with 36 points and he led Toronto in powerplay assists with 11, powerplay points with 15, and ice time (2155). He also played with a chip on his shoulder as shown by his 85 penalty minutes which was good for second on the team. The team had so much faith in him, he was selected as an assistant captain even though he was a rookie. Fun fact: Bobby Bob was the only Legion to score a shootout goal in S89 going 1-for-2 with the rest of the team going 0-for-24

 

Unsung Hero

Phoebe Bridgers @PhoebeIsQueen

Although originally drafted by Toronto in the 2^nd round of the S82 draft, Bridgers finally played their first games with the Legion after suiting up for four other clubs in four seasons. Bringing exactly what Toronto was looking for – additional scoring punch – Bridgers ended up second on the team in goals with a career-high 27 and was a dangerous player every night. They also provided some sandpaper as they narrowly set new career-highs in PIM (49) and hits (122).

 

Most Energetic

Mac Atlas @v.2

Dens Oden @Snussu

Along with having similar statistical seasons Atlas and Oden were also dually selected as “Most Energetic”. Despite scoring less than expected, captain Atlas’ motor never stopped running on the ice. He led the team in shots (345), was second in game-winning goals (5, career-high) fights (4) and blocked shots by forward (39), was tied for second in powerplay points (13), and third in goals (24), points (47), and minutes played (2125). His voice was trusted and respected in the locker room. Oden was very vocal in the locker room as well, keeping things light during a trying season with humor and encouragement. He led all Toronto forwards in ice time (2134) and was third in hits (118, tying his career-high) and shots (285).

 

Most Gentlemanly

Joel Castle @animal74

Only taking one minor penalty throughout the course of the season wasn’t the only reason Castle was named “Most Gentlemanly” by his teammates. His overall sportsmanship and kindness help set the tone in the locker room.

 

Most Valuable Player

Joel Castle @animal74

Castle won a tight vote against leading scorer Jimi Jaks for team MVP. He continued to embrace the starter’s role and posted career-high numbers (65 GP, 0.930 SV%, 2.48 GAA) as he established himself as one of the elite goalies in the VHL. His improved skills were a big reason for Toronto’s drop in goals against. A Top-3 goalie in save percentage and goals-against average for most of the year, a hard stretch during the last 11 games of the season saw his numbers drop slightly.

 

Legionary of the Year

Joel Castle @animal74

Castle enjoys helping grow the new iteration of the Legion culture and setting an example by working hard on and off the ice. But he knows it’s a team effort as other teammates also received votes for this award. He hopes his dedication to the double blue will help the young players joining the Legion to reach their full potential.

 

3-Stars Award

Joel Castle @animal74

Although he didn’t top the Legion for 1^st Star selections for the first time in his career (Jimi Jaks paced the team with 9), Joel Castle did lead the team in 3-Star points (430) and total Star selections (20) for the third year in a row. His consistency (and some nights, his utter brilliance) kept the Legion in most games and gave them a chance to win.

 

Full 3-Star standings below:

 

Player	1st	2nd	3rd	Star Points	Total Stars
Joel Castle	7	9	4	430	20
Jimi Jaks	9	4	1	360	14
Mac Atlas	3	4	5	220	12
Dens Oden	2	4	5	190	11
Pheobe Bridgers	2	3	3	150	8
Quinn Clark	2	1	3	110	6
Tater Tottingham	1	2	3	100	6
Bobby Bob	1	2	2	90	5
Jimmy MacElroy	0	1	5	70	6
Weenuk Warrior	1	0	1	40	2
DJ Fire Dragon	0	2	0	40	2
Alex Bridges III	0	0	2	20	2

 

Congratulations to all the award winners and good luck in S90!

 

Legion: 

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[Snussu 131]

Lets go team! Its only up from here

[Baby Boomer 727]

Congratulations everyone!!

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