S92 Toronto Legion Team Awards

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TEAM AWARDS

 

A lot of pressure followed the Legion into S92. They were now the defending Continental Cup champions and the target was squarely on them as they prepared for life without Dens Oden and Tomas Sogaard, two key members of their Cup run. The core remained the same with rookie Kobe Johnson and mid-season acquisition Steve Lattimer brought in to bolster the roster. Despite down years from Mac Atlas and Joel Castle, Toronto made the playoffs as the 4^th seed in the North American Conference with continued solid production from Jimi Jaks and Bobby Bob and strong sophomore campaigns from Harry Callahan, Diego Machado and Walter Fitzroy Jr. After defeating New York in the first round, the Legion shocked the VHL by taking out top-seeded Calgary in six games to make their third straight Conference Final. Their luck ended there, however, as they lost in five games to the eventual Cup champs, the D.C. Dragons. 

 

Here are some of the individual highlights:

-        Jimi Jaks was T-10^th in the VHL in goals with 38, T-2^nd with 3 hat tricks, and 10^th with 487 shots

-        Jaks was also 5^th in playoff scoring with 5-16-21 in 15 games.

-        Bobby Bob’s career-high 71 points were T-6^th among defensemen and his 56 assists were T-11th

-        Harry Callahan was T-2^nd with 9 GWG and 9^th with 489 shots

-        Mac Atlas set career-highs with 96 PIM and 207 hits

-        Jimmy MacElroy tied his career-high of 10 goals and set highs of 142 shots and 6 PPG in his final season

-        Evan Bihler set career-highs in games (14) and minutes played (648) and SV% (0.938) in his final season

-        Joel Castle co-led the league with 6 shutouts and was 8^th with 32 wins and a 2.56 GAA

 

Statistical Leaders:

 

Goals:	Jimi Jaks	38
Assists:	Bobby Bob	56
Points:	Jimi Jaks	83
+/-:	Jimi Jaks	30
PIM:	Jimmy MacElroy	107
Hits:	Mac Atlas	207
Shots:	Harry Callahan	489
Shots Blocked:	Walter Fitzroy Jr	146
PPG:	Jimi Jaks, Steve Lattimer	7
GWG:	Harry Callahan	9
Fights:	Diego Machado	6
Wins:	Joel Castle	32
GAA:	Evan Bihler	2.04
SV%:	Evan Bihler	0.938
SO:	Joel Castle	6

 

 

 

Here are the S92 Team Awards as voted by the Toronto players and management:

 

Best Defenseman

Bobby Bob @Baby Boomer

For the second straight season, Bobby Bob lead the Legion in assists with 56 and also led Toronto defensemen with his career-highs in goals (15), points (71, tied for 6^th among VHL defensemen), and shots (172) and led them in plus/minus (13). His continued excellence in all three zones was a reason why he was also a major contributor on special teams.

 

Rookie of the Year

Kobe Johnson @Vkobe-v

It’s been a long journey to the VHL for Ukrainian winger Kobe Johnson. Drafted with the first of Toronto’s three 2^nd round picks in the S86 Draft, Johnson has continued developing throughout two seasons in the VHLM and five in the VHLE before making the cut in S92. The only rookie on the Legioni roster, he had a solid campaign scoring 9-13-22 showing skill and versatility. He potted 3 PPG, 2 GWG, and even scored on his only shootout attempt of the season.

 

Unsung Hero

Harry Callahan @dstevensonjr

Although only in his second season, Callahan quickly cemented himself as an integral part of the Legion’s offense. He was second in team scoring with 75 points and third in goals with 30. But he also showed how he was willing to sacrifice his body with 36 blocks and also shone in the clutch by leading Toronto with 9 game-winning goals.

 

Most Energetic

Harry Callahan @dstevensonjr

Someone would see Callahan’s team-leading shot totals (489) from S92 and assume he was all over the ice and they’d be right. A seemingly endless motor helped him to improve on his rookie campaign by 20 points and 70 hits (180, 4^th on the team). His increased performance and energy was even more evident in the locker room as he became one of the Legion’s most vocal players. This is his second consecutive Most Energetic award.

 

Most Gentlemanly

Joel Castle @animal74

Although a fierce competitor, Toronto’s veteran goaltender is known also for his sportsmanship and gentlemanly demeanor on and off the ice. Never one to let a milestone go by without kudos, Castle keeps spirits high and encourages dedication and buy in. This is Castle’s fourth Most Gentlemanly award.

 

Most Valuable Player

Jimi Jaks @ke1vi

On a team that finished in the bottom half of the league in scoring, Jaks’ 38 goals was very significant for the Legion and was tied for 10^th in the VHL. Not only did he lead the team in scoring for the second time in his career with his 2^nd straight 80+ point campaign (a career-high 83), he also lead Toronto in plus/minus with +30 which was 11 more than the next player. He was tied for 1^st with 7 PPG and second in shots (487, also a career-high). His commitment to detail has allowed him to improve his point total for the fourth straight season and his all-around game helped keep Toronto in the playoff hunt.

 

Legionary of the Year

Harry Callahan @dstevensonjr

As mentioned previously, Callahan burst onto the Toronto scene not only on the ice but also off of it. He quickly cemented himself in the Legion culture and his strong leadership, strong work ethic, and outgoing personality endeared him to his teammates, management and the fans. He was also selected as an alternate captain in only his second season thus making an easy vote for his second straight Legionary of the Year award.

 

3-Stars Award

Jimi Jaks @ke1vi

Jaks contributed on the scoresheet most nights and when he didn’t, he did the little things that win hockey games. The Legion’s most valuable player led the team in goals, points, and plus/minus and that led to also leading the team in total 3-Star selections and points. He also led the team in 2^nd-Star selections with 11.

 

Full 3-Star standings below:

 

 

Congratulations to all the award winners!

 

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