Monday, May 27, 2013

Former Viper Ikkala Collects Awards At Dutchmen Year End Banquet:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Cole Ikkala picked up two awards at the Union Dutchmen's year end awards banquet in late April.  Ikkala collected the Charlie Morrison award for community involvement and the Scott Richardson Unsung Hero award.  Ikkala finished his third season with the Dutchmen, played two years in Vernon (2008-2010) In 92 regular season games with the Vipers Ikkala collected (30-32-62).

Cole Ikkala's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=119312

This is posted on the Dutchmen website:

Awards given out at annual banquet

Sunday, April 21, 2013

by Ryan Fay

Senior forward Wayne Simpson, who led the Dutchmen with 36 points and seven game winning goals, was named the team MVP at the annual Union hockey awards
banquet Sunday night.
Other award winners include:

Sophomore Daniel Ciampini walked away with the most improved player award. The forward scored 21 points this past season, 15 more than he did in his freshman campaign. His goal total jumped from three to 11 and his assist tally increased from three to 10.

Freshman Matt Wilkins, who led all Union freshmen with 16 points, was named the rookie of the year. The forward was especially good after the first of the year, as 12 of his 16 points came after the calendar flipped to 2013.
The coaches award went to the three captains, seniors Kyle Bodie and Greg Coburn, and junior Mat Bodie.

Sophomore defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere picked up the 7th player award, chosen annually by the fans. It is awarded to the player who fans feel, with extra effort and skill, consistently creates excitement and aggressive play, resulting in a team advantage. Gostisbehere finished second among Union defensemen with 26 points, trailing only the 28 posted by Greg Coburn.

Junior forward Cole Ikkala picked up two awards, the Charlie Morrison award for community involvement and the Scott Richardson Unsung Hero award.
Theo DiPauli, a freshman forward, was awarded the VanArden Dukehart award for team's highest GPA.

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