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Each year, the ACHA, through a coaches' poll, selects outstanding
players from each of its four regions (Northeast, Southeast, Central,
and West) to two All-American Teams (1st and 2nd team). The coaches
also nominate an All-American MVP and a National Coach of the Year.
In addition, the coaches also nominate All-Region Teams (1st, 2nd,
and 3rd) as well as an All-Region MVP and a Regional Coach of the Year.
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2010-2011 Honorees
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Jeff Sawhill 2nd Team All-American 1st Team All-West Region
Jeff was honored for the second straight season with a 2nd Team All-American selection and a 1st Team
All-West Region selection. In his third and final season in a Spartan uniform, Jeff served the team as an
alternate captain and was one its most vocal leaders. Jeff's offensive numbers slipped this season as he
finished with only 4 goals and 6 assists in 24 games played, but he contributed to his team's success in
other areas. When injuries took away some of the Spartans' best forwards, Jeff selflessly moved up front
for two months to fill the void. He finished the season back in his natural position on defense, though,
and was a major physical force during the 2011 National Tournament.
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Andy Dickerson 2nd Team All-West Region
Andy was also honored for the second straight season with a 2nd Team All-West Region selection. The team's
pre-eminent playmaker finished his fifth and final season in a Spartan uniform as the franchise's all-time
leader in games played (175 consecutive games) and assists (175), 2nd in scoring (270 points), and 3rd in
goals (95). He finished the 2010-11 campaign as the team's leading scorer with 42 points; the 3rd straight
year he accomplished that feat. He also led the team in assists (27) and was tied for the lead in four other
categories, including game-winning goals (5).
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Alessandro Mullane 3rd Team All-West Region
Sandro was a rock between the pipes for the Spartans in 2010-11 and earned his first piece of post-season
hardware with a 3rd-Team All-West Region selection. He posted a 14-10-0 record, a 3.23 GAA (goals-against
average) and a .904 SVP (save percentage). He also recorded the only shutout of the 2011 National Tournament
and posted the 3rd-highest save percentage (.923), stopping 104 of 112 shots faced during the event. His
stellar performance over the past four seasons has helped move him into 2nd place in franchise history in
games played (89), minutes played (5057), and wins (52) while also moving into a tie for 2nd place in shutouts (4).
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Previous Years' Honorees
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| Year |
Recipient |
Honor |
| 2009-2010 |
Jeff Sawhill |
2nd Team All-American |
| 2009-2010 |
Jeff Sawhill |
1st Team All-West Region |
| 2009-2010 |
Andy Dickerson |
2nd Team All-West Region |
| 2008-2009 |
Sean Scarbrough |
3rd Team All-West Region |
| 2007-2008 |
Sean Scarbrough |
3rd Team All-West Region |
| 2006-2007 |
Ryan Lowe |
2nd Team All-West Region |
| 2006-2007 |
Ian Fazzi |
3rd Team All-West Region |
| 2005-2006 |
Ron Glasow |
National Coach of the Year |
| 2005-2006 |
Ryan Lowe |
1st Team All-American |
| 2005-2006 |
Ryan Lowe |
1st Team All-West Region |
| 2005-2006 |
Sean Scarbrough |
3rd Team All-West Region |
| 2004-2005 |
Ron Glasow |
West Region Coach of the Year |
| 2004-2005 |
Ryan Lowe |
1st Team All-West Region |
| 2004-2005 |
Sean Scarbrough |
2nd Team All-West Region |
| 2003-2004 |
Ryan Richardson |
2nd Team All-American |
| 1994-1995 |
Mike Bruins |
1st Team National All-Tournament Team |
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At the end of every season the SJSU Hockey family comes together and recognizes their
members' most outstanding achievements by way of four prestigious team awards: The Gilbert Ip
Memorial Trophy (Most Valuable Player), The Gordie Turner Award (Most Dedicated Player), The Steve Stich
Award (Most Improved Player), and The Barney Award (Toughest & Most Disciplined).
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2010-2011 Award Winners
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Alessandro Mullane The Gilbert Ip Memorial Trophy
In his 4th season with the team, Sandro emerged as the team's workhorse in goal, starting 23 of the team's
30 games. Facing an average of 34 shots per game, Sandro was regularly called upon to shut down opposing
defenses and many times did so in spectacular fashion. He amassed a 14-10-0 record, posted a 3.23
goals-against average (GAA), .904 save percentage (SVP) and one shutout. For his efforts, Alessandro was
honored with a 3rd Team ACHA All-West Region Selection and was honored as his team's Most Valuable Player;
the first goaltender to be so honored since ACHA All-American Ryan Lowe in 2006-07.
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Andy Dickerson The Gordie Turner Award
In his 5th and final season with the team, Andy was honored for the second time as the team's Most Dedicated
Player. In addition to contributing to the team's success on the ice, Andy also served a vital role as Team
President. His 4th year in the position, he oversaw many of the team's administrative tasks, including
scheduling games and practices, securing coaching and insurance for the team, and ensuring that the team
remained in compliance with ACHA and USA Hockey regulations. Andy had a few added duties this past season
as he served as co-director of the 2011 ACHA Men's Division II National Tournament, hosted by the Spartans
in San Jose. Among his tasks were designing and maintaining the event's website, executive producing live
webcasts of all of the games, and helping secure sponsors and volunteers for the event.
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Adam Steadman The Steve Stich Award
In his 1st season with the team, "Steady" played a crucial role as one of the team's most versatile athletes.
This being his first competitive season in years after a long hiatus, Adam started the season battling for a
spot in the lineup on defense. During the course of the year he filled multiple roles - everything from 4th
line center to 1st line wing - before eventually finishing the year in his natural position on defense. Adam
improved every week and by the time the National Tournament rolled around he had become one of the team's
most dependable defensemen. Adam finished the season with 2 goals and 8 assists and graduated with
a degree in Business Finance in May 2011.
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Nicholas Matejovsky The Barney Award
Nick made an immediate impact for the Spartans in his rookie season as a physical force by using his size
and speed to apply devastating hits on the forecheck that regularly demoralized his opponents. Nick's
physical play rarely came at a negative cost to his team, though, as he spent only 28 minutes in the sin bin
in the same number of games played. Nick contributed offensively as well, finishing the season as the team's
top rookie scorer with 16 points (5 goals, 11 assists). With a year of tutelage under graduating senior
Mickey Rhodes' wing, look for Nick to shred defenses apart in his sophomore campaign in 2011-12.
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Previous Years' Award Winners
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| The Gilbert Ip Memorial Trophy |
| Gilbert Ip was an original member of the
SJSU Hockey team who tragically died in 1992. The MVP trophy is awarded annually to the player as voted
by his teammates to have made the greatest on-ice contributions to the team throughout the year. |
| Year |
Recipient |
| 1990-1991 |
Cody Smith |
| 1991-1992 |
Elliot Chung |
| 1992-1993 |
Martin Denis |
| 1993-1994 |
Ian McKenzie |
| 1994-1995 |
Joel Jenkins |
| 1995-1996 |
Joel Jenkins |
| 1996-1997 |
Danny Thibeau |
| 1997-1998 |
Ryan Berry |
| 1998-1999 |
Tyler Ham |
| 1999-2000 |
Eric Lahrs |
| 2000-2001 |
Scott Mittleman |
| 2001-2002 |
Jason Marconcini |
| 2002-2003 |
Aaron Scott |
| 2003-2004 |
Mason Nave |
| 2004-2005 |
Sean Scarbrough |
| 2005-2006 |
Ryan Lowe |
| 2006-2007 |
Ryan Lowe |
| 2007-2008 |
Sean Scarbrough |
| 2008-2009 |
Sean Scarbrough |
| 2009-2010 |
Sam Cimino |
The Steve Stich Award |
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Steve Stich award is given annually to the player who demonstrates
the most improvement in all aspects of the game over the course of
the year. Steve was the founder of the SJSU Hockey club, its
first president, its first leader, and a man whom all of us will
forever be indebted to. In 1994 the MIP was fittingly re-christened
the “Stich”. |
| Year |
Recipient |
| 1991-1992 |
Steve Stich |
| 1992-1993 |
Keith Holowicky |
| 1993-1994 |
Keith Holowicky |
| 1994-1995 |
Cory Nykoluk |
| 1995-1996 |
Dan Dzacowic |
| 1996-1997 |
Jeff Fucik |
| 1997-1998 |
Peter Hayes |
| 1998-1999 |
Brendan Bligh |
| 1999-2000 |
Chris Sakai |
| 2000-2001 |
Jim Hennessy |
| 2001-2002 |
Tevia Arlidge |
| 2002-2003 |
Kevin Von Raesfeld |
| 2003-2004 |
Trevor Lee |
| 2004-2005 |
Kelly Spain |
| 2005-2006 |
Aaron Hernandez |
| 2006-2007 |
Shawn Hickey |
| 2007-2008 |
Walt Chu |
| 2008-2009 |
Jeff Kuncaitis |
| 2009-2010 |
Richie Norris & Mason Console |
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| The Gordie Turner Award |
| The Gordie Turner Award is
presented to the Spartan player who best exemplifies the true meaning of commitment and
dedication to the team. Gordie was a member of the team for four years, during which time
he never missed a practice, never missed a game, and was a constant inspiration to his
teammates. That selfless attitude is what SJSU Hockey prides itself on duplicating each and
every year and hopes to generate in each and every player both on the ice and in all
aspects of life. |
| Year |
Recipient |
| 1991-1992 |
Gordie Turner |
| 1992-1993 |
Gordie Turner |
| 1993-1994 |
Gordie Turner |
| 1994-1995 |
Lou Siville |
| 1995-1996 |
Mike Bruins |
| 1996-1997 |
Alex Hidas |
| 1997-1998 |
Alex Hidas |
| 1998-1999 |
Alex Hidas |
| 1999-2000 |
Steve Junor |
| 2000-2001 |
Chris Webber |
| 2001-2002 |
Steve Junor |
| 2002-2003 |
Chris Sakai |
| 2003-2004 |
Ray Kellam |
| 2004-2005 |
Ray Kellam |
| 2005-2006 |
Ray Kellam |
| 2006-2007 |
Max Ramsay |
| 2007-2008 |
Robbie Vaughan |
| 2008-2009 |
Andy Dickerson |
| 2009-2010 |
Steven Stichler |
The Barney Award |
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Barney Award was instituted in 2005 in honor of graduating senior
Jon Barney and has henceforth been awarded to the Spartan warrior
who through his attitude and play has shown that he will do anything
to ensure the success of his team. |
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2004-2005 |
Jon Barney |
| 2005-2006 |
Ian Fazzi |
| 2006-2007 |
Ian Fazzi |
| 2007-2008 |
Skyler Yu |
| 2008-2009 |
Skyler Yu |
| 2009-2010 |
Kyle Dutra |
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Since its inception in 2006, the Club Sports Department at San Jose State University
has given out a plethora of end-of-year awards to its teams, including Coach of the Year,
Alumni of the Year, Advisor of the Year, Player of the Year, Play of the Year, and
Team of the Year. In 2010, the format changed slightly so that in addition to the cross-sport awards
each team could hand out some individual awards, including Newcomer of the Year, Most Improved Player,
and MVP.
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Previous Years' Award Winners
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| Year |
Recipient |
Honor |
| 2009-2010 |
Team |
Team of the Year |
| 2009-2010 |
Andy Dickerson |
Most Valuable Player |
| 2009-2010 |
Richie Norris |
Most Improved Player |
| 2009-2010 |
Sam Cimino |
Newcomer of the Year |
| 2008-2009 |
Kristin Appleton |
Alumni of the Year |
| 2007-2008 |
Ron Glasow |
Coach of the Year |
| 2007-2008 |
Kristin Appleton |
Alumni of the Year |
| 2007-2008 |
Jason Goldstein |
Soul Award |
| 2007-2008 |
Mickey Rhodes |
Play of the Year |
| 2006-2007 |
Team |
Team of the Year |
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