(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires today announced the team’s individual award winners from the 2008-2009 season. Spitfire defenceman Ryan Ellis took home four awards with Taylor Hall following closely behind as he received three team honours. The complete list of winners is as follows:
2008-09 Spitfire Awards
Jake Pollen Hardest Working Spitfire of the Year – Harry Young and **Eric Wellwood
McDonald’s Best Defensive Defenceman – **Mark Cundari
Windsor Family Credit Union Academic Achievement – **Ryan Ellis
CKLW Most Improved Player – Justin Shugg
Devonshire Cup Most Underrated Player – Ben Shutron
Tim Hortons Best Defenceman – **Ryan Ellis
National Sports Most Valuable Player – Ryan Ellis
Hiram Walker and Sons Player of the Year – Andrew Engelage
Hiram Walker and Sons Rookie of the Year – Austin Watson
Jason Bennett Memorial Award for Community Service – Eric Wellwood
Scott Miller Award for Dedication and Determination to the Team – Adam Henrique and **Greg Nemisz
Paul Maurice Award for Dedication and Determination to the Spitfires Organization – Jake Pollen
Molson Jr. Cup Three Star Player of the Year – Greg Nemisz
CHYR Award Playoff MVP – Taylor Hall
Freed’s Men’s Wear Leading Goal Scorer – **Taylor Hall
Seagram Trophy Winner – Leading Point Scorer – Taylor Hall
William McAgy Leading Scoring Defenceman – **Ryan Ellis
Victory Ford Leading Rookie Scorer – Andrei Loktionov
** Denotes repeat winners from 2007-2008 season
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