Claimed: Well deserved, Titans. [1/2]

[Higgins 3,618]

Well deserved, Titans.

 

A superb season for the Helsinki Titans came to a conclusion at the Season 54 awards ceremony. There were many Titans nominated for awards including Theo Axelsson (3), Astrid Moon (2), Black Velvet (2), Franchise Cornerstone (1) and the general manager (1). I can not forget to mention that Titans prospect, Diego Jokinen was also nominated for 2 VHLM awards. Eleven nominations for the Titans showcasing the skill, leadership, grit and youth of the franchise, all were very well deserved. After bringing the Continental Cup back to Finland this season, this was a night of celebration for the players and management of the Titans.

 

Playoff MVP and Most Improved - Astrid Moon - @The Trollfecta

17GP, 12-5-0, 0.937SV%, 1.79GAA, 3SO, 489SA

An incredible performance in the playoffs for Astrid Moon as the Titans dispatched of the Riga Reign, Stockholm Vikings, and Quebec City Meute. After last seasons playoffs were the Titans lost to the Vikings and were taken to game seven by the Express, there may have been outside doubt over Moon's playoff performance. The Titans organization and locker room stayed positive and supported their goaltender from the lows to the highs. Moon grabbed the opportunity to prove himself this season with a playoff performance save percentage of 93.7%. Moon played a major role in this Titans championship victory alongside his teammates.

 

S53: 64GP, 40-19-5, 0.899SV%, 2.26GAA, 4SO, 1449SA

S54: 65GP, 43-13-9, 0.929SV%, 1.48GAA, 20SO, 1369SA

As previously stated, there was some outside people questioning the Titans choice of goaltender, but last off-season the team committed 100% in Astrid Moon. In the regular season Moon's numbers greatly improved into his second season as the Titans net minder. Improving in every aspect of the game. Shockingly he multiplied his shut outs by five improving from 4 to 20. An increase when paired with a full 0.030SV% rise, there was never a doubt that Moon was the most improved player of Season 54.

 

Top Two-Way Forward - Theo Axelsson - @solas

72GP, 52G, 46A, 98P, +67, 165PIM, 363HIT, 16SB, 12GWG

When the Titans acquired Theo Axelsson from the Calgary Wranglers two seasons ago they knew they were getting the full package. Scoring, grit, grinding, hitting, and leadership. There was never a doubt that Axelsson would eventually be the leagues best two-way forward playing for the Titans. He dominated the competition in goals and hits, easily taking home the top two-way forward award with an unanimous voting decision. A well deserved individual award win for Axelsson put a bow on a great Season 54.

 

VHLM Top Defenseman and Most Assists - Diego Jokinen @Ahma

72GP, 50G, 51A, +30, 34PIM, 148HIT, 74SB, 5GWG

Playing for the Las Vegas Aces of the VHLM, the second round draft pick of the Helsinki Titans really made use of his veteran status in the minors this season. Breaking out as the number one defenseman on the Vegas roster, he scored 50 goals and had over 100 points, while also being a defensive monster with 148 hits and 74 blocked shots. The full package of a player in the minors as Vegas even went on to win the championship. Capping off the season for Jokinen was the VHLM awards ceremony where he added two trophies to his shelf as the best defender and leading assist man. A very good finish to the VHLM career of Diego Jokinen gives the Titans a splash of youth on defense for Season 55.

[STZ 5,389]

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Nice write up Higgins, very well in showcasing the Titans and who won awards this season for the team. Was also great to have Jokinen there who was a VHLM monster last season. Nice up and coming prospect for the VHL.