PENGUINS ANNOUNCE END OF SEASON AWARD WINNERS

WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced the team’s end of season award winners prior to the team’s home finale against the Norfolk Admirals on Saturday. 

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MEDIA AWARD:  Selected by a vote of local media members, the award is presented to the player judged to be most helpful to that contingent throughout the season.  Winner - John Curry

STAR OF THE YEAR:  Presented to the player who amassed the most points in the Weis/Mr. Z’s Three Star Voting after each home game.  Winner - Janne Pesonen

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:  Presented to the first year player judged to have had the best season.  Winner - Luca Caputi

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD:  Given to the player who has made the biggest impact through time and efforts made in the Northeastern Pennsylvania community.  Winner - Mark Letestu

MOST VALUABLE DEFENSEMAN:  Presented to the most consistent defensive player throughout the year.  Winner - Ben Lovejoy

LEADING SCORER:  Awarded to the player with the highest points total.  Winner - Janne Pesonen

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER:  Presented to the player who shows the biggest improvement from the start of the season to the end.  Winner - Mark Letestu

HERB BROOKS MEMORIAL AWARD:  Selected from the winners of the Penguins Booster Club Monthly Award Winners and given to the player who has made an outstanding contribution to the team.  Winner - Chris Minard

FAN FAVORITE:  Selected by a vote through www.wbspenguins.com and given to the player judged to be most liked by the Penguins fan base.  Winner - Paul Bissonnette

PENGUINS AWARD:  Given to the player who best demonstrates the qualities of leadership, hard work and determination on the team.  Winner - Connor James

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER:  Presented to the player judged to be the most valuable to the team throughout the season.  Winner - John Curry