Broomball league hands out silverware for another season

The Corner Brook Men's Broomball League held its annual awards night over the weekend. The winners included, from left (front) Paul Prosper of Western Building Products (MVP regular season and team MVP), Cory Jones of Western Building Products (Most improved player) and Michael Hawco of Western Building Products (playoff Most Valuable Player); (back) Ian Jones of Western Building Products (co-winner top goalie award with Brandon Anderson Newfoundland Fasteners), Chris Bulger and Gregory Baldwin of Newfoundland Fasteners (co-winners sportsmanship award) and Keith Decker of the Monarchs (top defenceman). - Submitted

The Corner Brook Molson Men’s Broomball League held its annual awards night over the weekend with players being recognized for their fine performances during the 2017-2018 season.

Western Building Products, regular season and playoff champions this year, had Michael Hawco selected as the playoff MVP and goaltender Ian Jones share the top goalie award with Brandon Anderson of Newfoundland Fasteners.

Team MVPS and other individual awards were handed out with other highlights including Clarence Bennett of the West Side Monarchs receiving the Eric (Sticky) Young Cup as top scorer in the regular season.

Lance Ereaut of Western Building Products was named this year’s recipient of the Jim Hayes Memorial Award. The award, handed out annually in memory of a man who died after collapsing during a broomball game in 2005, recognizes a player who displays great camaraderie and dedication to the sport.