By Ryan Cavani

Cougars players honoured at awards banquet

Mar 18, 2019 | 9:13 AM

PRINCE GEORGE –  The Fourth annual Prince George Cougars Awards Banquet and Brunch took place on Sunday afternoon at the Prince George Civic Centre.

Mayor Lyn Hall, MLA Shirley Bond and CEO of the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation Judy Neiser, were local dignitaries on hand to present awards.

20-year-old’s Josh Curtis, Joel Lakusta and Mike MacLean each received a photo plaque and game worn and alumni jerseys as keepsakes for their careers with the Cougars.

Associate Coach Steve O’Rourke, Assistant Coach Nick Drazenovic and Goaltending Coach Taylor Dakers presented plaques to a handful of Cougars’ recognizing first WHL goals, first wins and first shutouts.

This year’s award winners were:

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• BRETT CONNOLLY ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD: Tyson Upper
• JEFF ZORN AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Josh Curtis
• CHRIS MASON AWARD FOR MOST 3-STARS SELECTIONS: Taylor Gauthier
• DOROTHY JOHNSON MEMORIAL AWARD (VOTED BY THE FANS): Taylor Gauthier
• FAN CLUB BURSARY WINNER: Josh Curtis
• SPIRIT OF THE NORTH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Isaiah DiLaura
• TROY BOURKE AWARD [OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR]: Vladislav Mikhalchuk
• ERIC BREWER AWARD FOR BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER AWARD: Cole Moberg
• MICHAEL FOGOLIN MEMORIAL AWARD (VOTED BY THE PLAYERS): Josh Curtis & Josh Maser
• DAN HAMHUIS AWARD FOR TEAM MVP: Josh Maser