HALIFAX — University of Windsor centre Spencer Pommells was named Canadian Interuniversity Sport men’s hockey player of the year Wednesday night.
The five-foot-10 175-pound native of Grande Prairie, Alta., had 50 points in 27 league games this season. He had 16 goals and a CIS-leading 34 assists to win the national scoring race by eight points.
Pommells, who appeared in every game this season, helped lead the Lancers to a first-place finish in the Ontario University Athletics conference. In addition to winning the Sullivan Trophy, he was named a first-team all-Canadian and an OUA West Division first-team all-star.
"We are very proud of Spencer’s accomplishments and his many contributions to our Lancer hockey program," said head coach Kevin Hamlin. "From the time he arrived in Windsor four years ago, Spencer has worked extremely hard and has developed into one of the premier players in CIS. His tremendous play this year has been a big part of our team’s success."
The other finalists were forwards Philippe Maillet of UNB and T.J. Foster of Alberta.
Alberta blue-liner Jesse Craige was named defenceman of the year and Saint Mary’s netminder Anthony Peters was named best goaltender. The rookie of the year award honour went to Queen’s defenceman Spencer Abraham and Calgary forward Elgin Pearce was named most sportsmanlike player.
UNB’s Gardiner MacDougall was named coach of the year and Concordia forward Olivier Hinse earned the Dr. Randy Gregg Award recognizing excellence in hockey, academics and community involvement.
Pommells, Craige, Maillet, Foster and Peters were all named to the all-Canadian first team along with Jordan Murray of UNB.
The award winners were announced at the All-Canadian Gala at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel.