Another successful SPHL season is now in the books. A new champion has been crowned. This year, it is the Shellbrook Silvertips.
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After going up in the final series clash with Edam, 2-0, the Silvertips were able to claim the championship in double overtime, 5-4.
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Dylan Smith capped off his incredible campaign with two goals and an assist, helping to bolster his team for the SPHL title. He finished the regular season with 36 goals in 17 games and earned the award for top scorer in the league.
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Defencemen Nathanial Martin and Nick Martin both recorded two points, a goal and an assist each. Josh Elliot rounded out the scoring for the Silvertips while it was Devon Dicus and Brett Mason recording helpers.
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On the other side it was Damon Schaefer continuing his tremendous season with a two-goal night, trying to keep his team in contention. Jordan Blaquiere and Joel Jullion followed him up with a tally for themselves, but just fell short.
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The Silvertips came into the postseason as the fourth seed, riding a 13-5 record. They gained some momentum in the playoffs, though, losing just two of their eleven games played. Shellbrook was able to sweep the Battleford Beaver Blues in round one before taking down the reigning champions in the Hafford Hawks in five exciting games.
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Around the league, yearly awards were dished out:
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Most Valuable Forward: Mitch Wall (Edam Three Stars) 15 points in the playoffs and led the Three Stars with 27 goals and 23 assists in 17 games over the regular season.
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Most Valuable Defenceman: Nick Martin (Shellbrook Silvertips) Garnered 13 points in 11 games from the blue line during the playoffs.
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Most Valuable Goalie: Quinton Gauthier (Edam Three Stars) 6-4, 2.95 GAA in the postseason, 12-5 record over the season.
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Most Sportsmanlike: Roddy Hoffman (Battleford Beaver Blues)
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Top Scorer: Dylan Smith (Shellbrook Silvertips)
