The Hamilton Bulldogs Team Awards were announced on Saturday, following the completion of the team’s last regular season game of the 2013-14 year. The following is the team’s official press release

BULLDOGS ANNOUNCE 2013-2014 TEAM AWARDS

Dustin Tokarski earns most valuable player as voted by teammates

HAMILTON, ONTARIO – The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club announced this evening its 2013-2014 team awards, recognizing the personal achievements of the ‘Dogs top players this season.

For goaltender Dustin Tokarski’s performance this season, the Humboldt, Saskatchewan native was awarded The Hamilton Spectator Most Valuable Player Award – voted by his teammates – as well as the Molson Cup Award for the most three stars selections over the course of the season. The 24-year-old appeared in 41 games with Hamilton this season, posting a record of 20-16-3 with a 2.38 goals-against average, .919 save percentage and one shutout.

Forward Gabriel Dumont was the recipient of The Bill Sturrup Trophy Fan Favourite Award, voted by “The Growl” Booster Club. In 74 games with Hamilton this season, Ville Degelis, Quebec native recorded 36 points (19 goals, 17 assists) and 111 penalty minutes.

Defenceman Greg Pateryn took home the Tim Hortons Top Defenceman Award, voted by local media. The Sterling Heights, Michigan native finished the season with the second-most goals by a defenceman in the American Hockey League and led all Bulldogs defencemen in scoring. In 68 games with Hamilton this season, the 23-year-old recorded 34 points (15 goals, 19 assists) and 67 penalty minutes.

Forward Mike Blunden earned the Dan Lawrie Insurance Premium Player of the Year Award, based on the most times selected by local media as hardest working player of the game. In 68 games with Hamilton this season, the Toronto, Ontario native recorded 37 points (18 goals, 19 assists) and 79 penalty minutes.

Defenceman Morgan Ellis received the FirstOntario Credit Union Community Leadership Award, voted by Bulldogs staff, for his dedication to community involvement. In 59 games with Hamilton this season, the Ellerslie, Prince Edward Island native recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 36 penalty minutes.

Forward Sven Andrighetto was acknowledged with the PMA Top Rookie Award, voted by local media. The Zurich, Switzerland native finished the season tied for 15th in AHL rookie scoring and second in Bulldogs scoring. In 64 games with Hamilton this season, the 21-year-old recorded 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) and 40 penalty minutes.

Forward Martin St. Pierre earned the Leading Scorer Award by leading the ‘Dogs in points. In 71 games with Hamilton this season, the Ottawa, Ontario native recorded 48 points (10 goals, 38 assists) and 48 penalty minutes.

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THE 2013-2014 HAMILTON BULLDOGS SEASON IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY MOLSON CANADIAN

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