Blades Elliott, Molleken recognized at WHL awards

Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League announced the 2010-11 winners of the annual WHL Awards presented Wednesday, May 4^th at the WHL Awards Luncheon held in Calgary, Alberta.

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WHL Player of the Year, Four Broncos Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Darcy Kuemper (Saskatoon, SK), Red Deer Rebels

RUNNER-UP
Tyler Johnson (Spokane, WA), Spokane Chiefs

WHL Rookie of the Year, Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Matt Dumba (Calgary, AB), Red Deer Rebels

RUNNER-UP
Sven Bartschi (Langenthal, SUI), Portland Winterhawks

WHL Goaltender of the Year, Del Wilson Trophy
WINNER
Darcy Kuemper (Saskatoon, SK), Red Deer Rebels

RUNNER-UP
James Reid (Calgary, AB), Spokane Chiefs

WHL Defenceman of the Year, Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Stefan Elliott (North Vancouver, BC), Saskatoon Blades

RUNNER-UP
Tyson Barrie (Victoria, BC), Kelowna Rockets

WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player, Brad Hornung Trophy
WINNER
Tyler Johnson (Spokane, WA), Spokane Chiefs

RUNNER-UP
Stefan Elliott (North Vancouver, BC), Saskatoon Blades

WHL Scholastic Player of the Year, Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Colin Smith (Edmonton, AB), Kamloops Blazers

RUNNER-UP
Adam Lowry (Calgary, AB), Swift Current Broncos

WHL Coach of the Year, Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Don Nachbaur, Spokane Chiefs

RUNNER-UP
Jesse Wallin, Red Deer Rebels

WHL Executive of the Year, Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Lorne Molleken, Saskatoon Blades

RUNNER-UP
Mike Johnston, Portland Winterhawks

WHL Humanitarian of the Year, Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy
WINNER
Spencer Edwards (Coquitlam, BC), Moose Jaw Warriors

RUNNER-UP
Jeff Einhorn (Red Deer, AB), Chilliwack Bruins

WHL Marketing / Communications Award
WINNER
Calgary Hitmen, Mike Moore

RUNNER-UP
Tri-City Americans, Brian Sandy

WHL Regular Season Champions, Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
Saskatoon Blades: GP – 72 W – 56 L – 13 OTL – 1 SL – 2 Pts – 115

WHL Top Scorer – Bob Clarke Trophy
Linden Vey – (Wakaw, SK) Medicine Hat Tigers

GP – 69 G – 46 A – 70 Pts – 116 PIM – 36