Pier 21: Season 93 Halifax 21st Team Awards

[LucyXpher 1,433]

Season 93 featured a Halifax team that managed to achieve the 5th best regular season record and point total in their 31 seasons of history.  With 51 wins and 106 points, the 21st finished 2nd in the VHLM, only 3 points behind the 1st place Ottawa Lynx, and were one of the deepest teams in the league.  At the time of their elimination from the playoffs, the 21st had 15 players with over 120 TPE earned and 8 players with over 190.  Over the course of the season, each and every member of the team exhibited exceptional growth and dedication to give Halifax the best chance to win.  Though the 21st suffered an unfortunate loss to the Saskatoon Wild in the Founder's Cup Semi-Finals, there is so much to be proud of for this team and some particularly special performances that need to be acknowledged.  So without further ado, here are the Halifax 21st Season 93 Team Awards!

 

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The Most Improved Player:

This award is for the player who makes the most significant individual improvement over the course of a single season. 

Of all the players on the Halifax 21st roster that haven't yet reached the 200 TPE cap, this first gen player earned the most talent points and really demonstrated his investment in the team and desire to improve every single week.  Beginning the season at only 55 TPE, he currently sits at 166 TPE having earned 111 since his draft day when he was picked 52nd overall.  The Halifax 21st are thrilled to welcome him back for a second season with the team in S94 and are excited to see his development continue!

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Congratulations to the Season 93 Most Improved Player: Dorji Khan @Oddpurplefly

 

 

The Most Creative Player:

This award is for the player who consistently demonstrates a high level of creativity throughout the season with written media spots, graphics, podcasts, or other creative endeavors around the team.

This season's winner is a first gen player who consistently impressed and surprised with new ideas, fantastic graphics, and some fun creative ideas within the team locker room.  Even before the season began, this player was designing jerseys and uniforms for the team.  Throughout the season, they produced high quality graphics, each one better than the last, often with fun and humorous details hidden within them.  These graphics weren't only for their own player, but for teammates as well.  They also initiated a creative poll to rename the team's arena which will be decided in time to begin our next season of play. This player will also be returning to the team next season and we're excited to see what new ideas they come up with next!  

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Congratulations to the Season 93 Most Creative Player: Robin Sierra @ethanjaeda

 

 

The Leadership Award:

This award is presented to the player who demonstrates qualities of leadership and teamwork throughout the season, building up their teammates in the locker room, posting quality team-related content on the forum, and leading by example through individual dedication and consistency.

This season's recipient is a first gen who impressed many GM's in the VHLM before he was even drafted.  Demonstrating first a commitment to his own personal growth, he quickly exhibited an aptitude for leadership through a high level of activity both on the forums and in the locker room, often looking for ways that he could help improve the team and taking personal interest in the team's overall success.  Throughout the season, he remained very active on the forums, consitent with his updating and personal development, and was a positive force in the locker room-- supporting and ecouraging teammates, congratulating them on their individual successes, and showing interest in all activity around the team.  Though he'll be moving on to the VHLE after only one season with the team, he made a significant impact on the team culture in his time in Halifax and will always be a welcome presence around the team in the future.

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Congratulations to the Season 93 Leadership Award Recipient: Andrew Skilton @ace_five_

 

The Jacob Richard Award (Top Defender):

Jacob Richard holds the franchise's single season assists record with 97 in S80.  He finished that season with 141 total points which is the also the highest mark by a Halifax 21st defender in a single season.  This award is presented to the defender who demonstrates excellence at their position, contributing to the team's success through a strong well-rounded game.

This season's recipient was the 3rd highest scoring defender in the VHLM and was 2nd on the 21st with 75 total points.  He was 4th in the league with 58 assists and finished the season with a +25 rating in 72 games played.  And while he was an incredible driver of offense from the defensive position, he also contributed 135 hits and 86 blocked shots.  He played significant time on the team's top powerplay unit while also being an effective penalty killer and was never a defensive liability on the ice.  After a single season with the 21st he is expected to be a highly sought after player in the upcoming VHL and VHLE drafts. 

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Congratulations to the Season 93 Jacob Richard Award Winner: Alexandr Novotny @Patrik Tallinder

 

The Bryn Yrwy Award (Top Forward):

Named in honor of Bryn Yrwy, the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 405 points in 288 games with the Halifax 21st, this award recognizes the team's top offensive player. Yrwy also holds the franchise single season points record with 167, and goals with 76-- both in Season 80. Like the Jacob Richard award for defenders, it is presented to the player who plays the strongest and most consistent all-round game at the forward position, contributing to the offensive and defensive success of the team.

This season's recipient finished with the 4th most individual points in the VHLM with 85.  He finished 7th in goal scoring with 35 and 8th in assists with 50 across 72 games played.  He led the team in both the points and goals categories and continually drove offensive production with 385 shots on goal-- more than 100 more than the next highest shot producer on the team.  He led all Halifax forwards with 25.67 minutes of icetime per game, 14 shots blocked, and 141 hits over the course of the season.  With his solid two-way game, he was a highly effective contributor for the 21st on both special teams units and could be relied upon in all situations, evidenced by his time on ice.  After a single season with the 21st, he will be eligible for the VHL and VHLE drafts and will likely be taking his talents to Europe next season where he is expected to continue his meteoric rise.  

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Congratulations to the Season 93 Bryn Yrwy Award Winner: Maple Dogwood @dogwoodmaple

 

The Anton Edvin Award:

Anton Edvin is the Halifax 21st franchise leader in games played with 426-- 138 more than the next highest games played mark.  This award honours a player who has played parts of at least two seasons with the franchise and has exhibited a high level of play throughout their time with the team.  

This season's recipient played for the 21st in both S92 and S93 and racked up 104 points in 144 games as a defender.  Announcing his retirement at the trade deadline this season, his contributions to the franchise and in the locker room will be greatly missed as he pursues other gainful endeavors.  Finishing his career with the 21st, he ranks 6th in franchise history with 268 blocked shots and was a stalwart defender for the team throughout the past two seasons.  Though he leaves a hole in the Halifax roster for next season, he will always be welcome around the team-- provided he returns at least one pair of shoes to the GM before he leaves!  Congratulations on a great career and best of luck in the future!

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Congratulations to the Season 93 Anton Edvin Award Recipient: John Season @dylanjj37

 

 

Season 93 SuperSailor:

This award is like the weekly SuperSailor honor, but is presented to a player who best exhibits SuperSailor qualities throughout the full campaign.  A SuperSailor is involved not only in the locker room as a good teammate, but also on the forums as an ambassador for the team, and also demonstrates effective play on the ice.

This season's SuperSailor finished the season with 73 points in 72 games and ranked 2nd among the team's forwards in scoring.  He was the league's top centerman with a 58.84% win rate across 1990 faceoffs, and contributed balanced offense with 31 goals and 42 assists.  And while he had a strong season on the ice for the 21st, this player was also active in the locker room daily, interacting with teammates (even with a significant time zone difference) and was consistently active on the forums throughout the season.  In many ways he was an unsung hero on the team, at times overshadowed by the weekly accomplishments of his teammates.  Despite not being named as a weekly SuperSailor this season, he was a worthy candidate each and every week and was a positive contributor in every respect.  As a draft eligible player, he may be among the first names called in this offseason’s drafts and will be an important member of any team he joins in the future. 

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Congratulations to the Halifax 21st Season 93 SuperSailor: Pierre Marc Bouchard @Gaikoku-hito

 

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Before concluding, I'd like to extend a special thank you to our outgoing AGM, @Will3.  He has contributed so much to the team in his role over the past few seasons and was particularly instrumental in helping put together such a great team this season.  I was very fortunate personally to have his help as AGM this season as he very reliably and effectively continued his tasks week after week to help the team improve and was always a pleasure to interact with.  I wish him all the best as he continues to seek out new management opportunities around the VHL world!  

 

And that concludes the S93 Halifax 21st team awards.  Congratulations to all of the award recipients for their significant achievements this season and contributions to the team, and a heartfelt thank you to all Halifax players for making Season 93 such a success! It has truly been a pleasure to have each of you as members of this team in my first season as GM and I look forward to seeing where the VHL takes you next!

 

 

Claimed for 5/12/24

Edited June 8 by LucyXpher

[Gaikoku-hito 2,089]

4 hours ago, LucyXpher said:

Season 93 SuperSailor:

Wow!! That was a very unexpected award!! Thanks you!! It was a pleasure playing in Halifax just wish we could have brought the cup home!!

[dylanjj37 340]

wow i cant believe i won the bryn yrwy award for returning players that all those other returning players were eligible for. so much competition!

 

ps i have left a pair of shoes in your office @LucyXpher. 

 

pps you may not want to wear them around @dogwoodmaple. he is probably looking for them.

[ace_five_ 421]

What an amazing season and an even better group of teammates! Thank you @LucyXpher and @Will3 for putting together this team! I’m honoured I could be a leader on it 

[LucyXpher 1,433]

4 hours ago, dylanjj37 said:

wow i cant believe i won the bryn yrwy award for returning players that all those other returning players were eligible for. so much competition!

 

ps i have left a pair of shoes in your office @LucyXpher. 

 

pps you may not want to wear them around @dogwoodmaple. he is probably looking for them.

There was at least one other possible choice you know.  But it was more about legacy anyway, now we can remember you as a legend every season.

 

and thank you for the shoes!  Uhh…. Wait a second, these are not my— 

 

you know what, it’s all good!, I can work with this!

[dylanjj37 340]

4 minutes ago, LucyXpher said:

There was at least one other possible choice you know.  But it was more about legacy anyway, now we can remember you as a legend every season.

 

and thank you for the shoes!  Uhh…. Wait a second, these are not my— 

 

you know what, it’s all good!, I can work with this!

i know there was. i even said there was competition.

 

you're welcome for the shoes.

[LucyXpher 1,433]

2 minutes ago, dylanjj37 said:

i know there was. i even said there was competition.

 

you're welcome for the shoes.

lol it’s true, you did  

Genuinely, I’ve really enjoyed having you on this team, I hope you come back!

[dylanjj37 340]

10 minutes ago, LucyXpher said:

lol it’s true, you did  

Genuinely, I’ve really enjoyed having you on this team, I hope you come back!

im coming back to take the rest of dogwoods shoes.