S93 Toronto Legion Team Awards

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S93 TEAM AWARDS

 

After a surprise playoff run in S92, the S93 Toronto Legion were very optimistic about their chances in S93. Although with their backend taking a hit through retirements (including two-time Continental Cup winner Jimmy MacElroy and beloved backup goalie Evan Bihler) and departing free agents and not a lot of cap space to play with, the Legion bet on offense to lead them to the promised land. It almost worked. They were one of the top teams throughout the season, finishing second in the NA Conference and narrowly led the league in goal-scoring thanks to career seasons from most of their players. In fact, they became only the third documented Legion team to have four 40+ goals scorers (the other times being S59 and S10). It was the first time since S83 that Toronto produced three 100-point players in the same season. The Legion also had four of the VHL’s top eight shooters with Mac Altas, Jimi Jaks, Harry Callahan and Steve Lattimer all throwing over 510 shots at opposing goalies. Unfortunately, Toronto’s Cup aspirations were cut short as the offense dried up in the first round against Henry Tucker Jr and the D.C. Dragons, scoring only four goals on the way to being swept in four games.

 

Here are some of the individual highlights:

-        Mac Atlas (47), Steve Lattimer (44), Diego Machado (44), and Jimi Jaks (43) all set career-highs in goals becoming the third foursome in Toronto history to all score 40 or more goals in the same season

-        All but one player on the Legion roster set a career-high in points

-        Harry Callahan was 10^th in VHL scoring with 104 points. He was also 7^th with 526 shots, T-7^th with 68 assists with 9 GWG and 9^th with 489 shots

-        Bobby Bob’s career-high 85 points were T-7^th among defensemen and his 72 assists were 4^th in the VHL

-        Jimi Jaks set numerous career-highs. His 537 were second on the team and fifth in the league. He was also among Top-10 leaders in hat tricks and shorthanded goals.

-        Mac Atlas set career-highs with 47 goals (T-7^th in the VHL) and 579 shots (3^rd in the league), while his 11 PPG were T-8^th and 10 GWG T-3^rd

-        Joel Castle’s 41 wins were T-2^nd in the league as was his 4 assists

 

Statistical Leaders:

 

Goals:	Mac Atlas	47
Assists:	Bobby Bob	72
Points:	Harry Callahan	104
+/-:	Mason Rice	21
PIM:	Jimi Jaks	129
Hits:	Jimi Jaks	193
Shots:	Mac Atlas	579
Shots Blocked:	Mason Rice	168
PPG:	Mac Atlas	11
GWG:	Mac Atlas	10
Fights:	Jimi Jaks	9
Wins:	Joel Castle	41
GAA:	Toddly Bobbly	2.85
SV%:	Joel Castle	0.917
SO:	Joel Castle	2

 

Here are the S93 Team Awards as voted by the Toronto players and management:

 

Best Defenseman

Bobby Bob @Baby Boomer

For the third straight season, Bobby Bob led the Legion in assists with 72 (4^th in the league) and was the team’s leader on the backend. He also led Toronto in power play assists and minutes played.

 

Rookie of the Year

Toddly Bobbly, G @ToddlyBobbly

Bobbly was the only rookie on the roster and showed he was ready for the VHL. He filled in admirably when Joel Castle struggled at times. He finished with a 7-3-1 record, a 2.85 GAA and 0.910 SV%.  

 

Unsung Hero

Mac Atlas @v.2

Seeing as the long-time captain is one of the greatest goal-scorers in franchise history, naming him an Unsung Hero seems almost like a backhanded compliment. But despite leading the team in goals for the fourth time in his career and leading the team with 10 GWG and 579 shots, he was fourth in points and was sometimes overshadowed by other players having breakout years.  

 

Most Energetic

Harry Callahan @dstevensonjr

Callahan’s presence has only grown more prominent in the organization. His breakout year leading the team in scoring and among the top in almost team category shouldn’t be a surprise as few players in the league work as hard as he does. This is his third consecutive Most Energetic Award.

 

Most Gentlemanly

Joel Castle @animal74

Despite a down year and knowing that his window for another Cup is closing fast, the Legion’s veteran goalie remained positive and encouraging and faced every obstacle with his standard professionalism. He is a role model for future Legion players as this is his fifth Most Gentlemanly Award.

 

Most Valuable Player

Diego Machado @Dadam30

This award could have gone to a few players this year but that is not to take away from Machado’s incredible breakout season! On the way to leading the Legion in scoring for much of the season, he set new career-highs in every offensive category and improved on his previous best by 40 points which led to a Dustin Funk Trophy (Most Improved) nomination! He also led the Legion with eight 1^st Star selections during the season.

 

Legionary of the Year

Harry Callahan @dstevensonjr

This young man has a bright career ahead of him. He has been the Legion’s bannerman the last few seasons now and not only brings everything on the ice but also to the locker room, team meetings and the management side. His voice is heard and trusted whether with an encouraging word or a line up suggestion. This is his third consecutive Legionary of the Year Award.

 

3-Stars Award

Jimi Jaks @ke1vi

This was one of the closest 3-Star races in recent memory. The top five Legion on this list were separated by only 70 points and the top four all had 18 or 19 selections. Diego Machado led the team with eight 1^st Star selections, the lowest leading amount in the last ten seasons if not more. But that is a testament of the team’s depth not lack of talent. Jaks beat Machado by 10 points (one selection) to earn his second straight 3-Stars Award. Jaks set career-highs in goals, assists, points, shots, penalty minutes and shot blocks while continuing to be Toronto’s physical leader topping the team in hits, penalty minutes and fights.

 

Full 3-Star standings below:

 

Player	1st	2nd	3rd	Star Points	Total Stars
Jimi Jaks	7	7	5	400	19
Diego Machado	8	5	5	390	18
Steve Lattimer	6	7	6	380	19
Harry Callahan	4	8	6	340	18
Mac Atlas	6	5	5	330	16
Bobby Bob	3	3	7	220	13
Joel Castle	4	2	4	200	10
Kobe Johnson	2	1	0	80	3
Walter Fitzroy Jr	0	2	2	60	4
Mason Rice	0	0	1	10	1
Toddly Bobbly	0	0	0	0	0

 

Congratulations to all the award winners!

 

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Other mentions: @Moon @pugsood @Vkobe-v @Sawyer13

 

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