MacPhersons, Walcarius Highlight GOJHL Western Conference Awards

The GOJHL has announced their Western Conference award winners and the Leamington Flyers are once again well represented.

Connor MacPherson has received the CHOK Player of the Year MVP award and was named a first team all-star.

The second year forward says it’s a great honour.

“Being named MVP was something I never expected,” MacPherson states. “I’m grateful the Flyers have given me a place to play the last 2 seasons and helped me grow as a player and a person.”

“Connor being named MVP is an awesome accomplishment for him,” Flyers head coach Dale Mitchell adds. “In a year when he battled through a lot more physicality, he was able to persevere and have a tremendous season.”

Ryan MacPherson is the Kevin McIntosh Award winner for best defensive forward and goaltender Bryce Walcarius has been named a first team all-star.

Walcarius and goaltender Boe Piroski also received the Roy Caley Award for lowest team goals against average.

“Ryan and Bryce are very well deserving as well,” Mitchell celebrates. “With all the hard work they put in this year, it’s exciting to see them recognized with these honours.”

Connor finished with 28 goals and 35 assists for 64 points to lead the Flyers in scoring this year, while Ryan potted 25 goals and 36 assists for 61 points and won over 62% of his faceoffs.

Walcarius had 20 wins with a 2.23 goals against average and a 0.911 save percentage to go along with four shutouts.

The Flyers host Game 1 of the GOJHL Western Conference Finals on Thursday, March 30th at 7:10pm at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre.

Individual playoff tickets are available online at www.leamingtonflyers.com.

More information can be found on the team’s social media channels