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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26th, 2019.
WEST KELOWNA B.C. – The West Kelowna Warriors are proud to announce Mike Hardman as the winner of the BCHL’s Bob Fenton Trophy. The Bob Fenton Trophy is just one of the hand full of awards announced earlier Tuesday by the British Columbia Hockey League.
The Bob Fenton Trophy is awarded to who exhibited the fundamental aspects of sportsmanship while excelling at the game, as determined by a vote of the league’s coaches. During the 2018-19 regular season, Mike Hardman scored 39 goals and 33 assists in only 58 games played. Meanwhile, the Hanover Massachusetts native, only registered 16 penalty minutes this season earning the prestige. “Biggest thing is that I try to play the right way but at the same time I play physical and create scoring chances” stated Hardman.“Thank you to my coaches and my teammates for pushing me to be best I can be.”
This is the first time a member of the West Kelowna Warriors has ever won the Bob Fenton Trophy, which has been awarded to BCHL players on and off since 1967. Hardman finishes in third place in Warriors franchise single season goal scoring with 39. Warriors Head Coach and General Manager Brandon West was confident Hardman would be a candidate for the award, “Mike plays the game the right way; he’s very competitive and plays within the rules.”
Other award winners announced Tuesday include: Victoria Grizzly’s forward Alex Newhook named Most Valuable Player, Penticton Vees defender James Miller named top defenceman and Merritt Centennials bench boss Joe Martin named Coach of the Year.
Hardman and the rest of the Warriors travel to Wenatchee this weekend for round one games 1 and 2 of the Chevrolet BCHL Fred Page Cup Playoffs. Game 1 Saturday March 2nd at 7:05pm. Game 2 Sunday March 3rd at 6:05pm. Warriors Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations, Chase Johnston, is back on the mic with a pregame show 10 minutes before puck drop. Just a reminder that playoff tickets for game 3, 4 and 5 go on sale Saturday March the 2nd. Please call our office at 250-769-7051, email us at info@westkelownawarriors.ca or visit our office during regular office hours for tickets and more info.
