Sylvan Lake’s Myles Hilman has been named the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Most Dedicated Player for the 2021-22 season.
Hilman, captain of the Drumheller Dragons, received the Don McNabb Memorial Trophy, the league announced Monday. The award is presented annually to the player voted as the most dedicated to his team.
“Myles has been instrumental in changing the culture and identity of our dressing room,” said Kevin Hasselberg, Dragons GM and head coach.
“We appointed Myles as the captain of our team as a 17-year-old and supported him as he worked hard at changing attitudes, beliefs and values. Myles’s leadership has created a room reflecting the value of team and togetherness.”
Hasselberg said Hilman never takes a night off when it comes to his work ethic and dedication.
“As the leader, he absorbs the struggles and distributes the successes, putting his teammates first utilizing a servant leadership style. Myles is driven by his love of the game, his competitiveness, and his dedication to family,” said Hasselberg.
“Above all else, Myles expresses gratefulness and extends his appreciation to others, Myles recognizes the privilege it is to represent an organization that extends beyond just the Junior A team, it reaches further into the community and into the Provincial league that he competes in every night.”
The University of Nebraska-Omaha commit recorded 47 points (24G, 23A) in 47 games this season and was tied for the team lead in goals. Hilman is in his third and final season with the Dragons.
The other nominees for the Don McNabb Memorial Trophy were the Bonnyville Pontiacs’ Austin Saint, the Grande Prairie Storm’s Nathanial Bierd and the Calgary Canucks’ Connor Bertamini.
Other award winners:
Most Valuable Player – Ryan McAllister, Brooks Bandits
Rookie of the Year – Rieger Lorenz, Okotoks Oilers
Top Forward – TJ Hughes, Brooks Bandits
Top Goaltender – Kolby Thornton, Lloydminster Bobcats
Outstanding Defenceman – Zach Bookman, Brooks Bandits
Coach of the Year – Ryan Papaioannou, Brooks Bandits
sean.mcintosh@reddeeradvocate.com
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