CHL Year-End Awards Finalists Announced

The Central Hockey League announced today the five finalists for the CHL Most Valuable Player, Most Outstanding Goaltender (Scott Brower Award), Most Outstanding Defenseman and Rookie of the Year awards. After a nomination period by CHL teams, the league front office determined the finalists for each award. Balloting will take place among CHL Head Coaches, team Communications Departments and select media members in CHL markets to determine the winners.
MVP Finalists
Jon Booras, forward Bloomington
Aaron Dell, goaltender Allen
A.J. Gale, forward Denver
Mickey Lang, forward Quad City
Sebastien Thinel, forward Missouri
Most Outstanding Goaltender Finalists
Tim Boron, Rapid City
Aaron Dell, Allen
Torrie Jung, Wichita
Kieran Millan, Denver
Kristofer Westblom, Fort Worth
Most Outstanding Defenseman Finalists
Matt Duffy, Quad City
Tyler Ludwig, Allen
Dave Pszenyczny, Missouri
Ross Rouleau, Fort Worth
Kevin Young, Wichita
Rookie of the Year Finalists
Aaron Dell, Allen
Greger Hanson, Wichita
Mike Hellyer, Quad City
Kenton Miller, Missouri
Sy Nutkevitch, Fort Worth
Additional awards to be determined include Coach of the Year, Equipment Manager of the Year and Athletic Trainer of the Year, as determined by their CHL peers, along with six member All-CHL and All-Rookie teams (voted on by CHL Head Coaches). The CHL's regular season point leader will receive the Joe Burton Scoring Champion award and based on supporting materials submitted from CHL member teams the CHL front office will announce the Rick Kozuback Award winner (perseverance, determination and commitment to hockey) and the five finalists and winner for the CHL Man of the Year Award (for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community).