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. 2009-2010 Honorees Jeff Sawhill 2nd Team All-American 1st Team All-West Region A physical force on the blue line, Jeff's stellar performance in his second season with the Spartans did not go unnoticed around the league as he earned the franchise's 1st All-American nomination since Ryan Lowe in 2005-06. Routinely tasked with shutting down the opposing team's top lines, Jeff was still able to contribute offensively as he led the Spartan defense in goals (14) and was second in assists (29), points (43), plus/minus (+19), and power play points (26). With the graduation of 5-year veteran Paul Fuller, Jeff took on a much needed leadership role and mentored the team's relatively young defense corps. Jeff will certainly be a key cog in next season's quest for the club's first National title. Andy Dickerson 2nd Team All-West Region In his 4th season with the team, Andy earned his first ACHA All-West Region selection. A playmaking center by trade, Andy anchored one of highest-producing lines in the ACHA alongside Sam Cimino and Mickey Rhodes. Andy played all 40 SJSU games and led the team in assists (44), points (70), and power play points (28) and was 2nd on the team in plus/minus (+34). 2009-10 marked Andy's 3rd straight season with 20+ goals, 40+ assists, and 70+ points as he moved into 4th place on the team's all-time scoring list. Entering his 5th and final season in 2010-11, the Spartans will be counting on him to help deliver the club's first National title. Previous Years' Honorees Year Recipient Honor 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 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). 2009-2010 Award Winners Sam Cimino The Gilbert Ip Memorial Trophy Sam had a rookie season to remember: he led the team in goals (33), plus/minus (+36), and game-winning goals (7), and was second on the team in points (68). His point total set a rookie record and his goal total tied the rookie record set in 1993-94 by Brent Faulhaber. Sam admirably filled the goal-scoring void left by the graduation of 5-year veteran Sean Scarbrough and became the team's go-to scorer in late-game situations, knotting OT game-winners against Denver and against UNC (at the Regional Playoff). With 4 goals at the 2010 National Tournament, Sam is primed to do some special things in 2010-11. Steven Stichler The Gordie Turner Award In his 4th season on the team, Steven had his best year yet as he recorded 16 goals and 33 points while cutting his penalty minute total in half (from 106 to only 50 PIMs). Steven did everything that was asked of him by the coaching staff, including making the difficult transition from wing to center, and became a regular contributor at both ends of the ice as a punishing phsycial threat and go-to penalty killer. Serving his 3rd straight season as Treasurer, the Spartans' most finely-tuned physical specimen worked tirelessly on and off the ice to make sure the team was at its best; a feat he will most certainly aim to duplicate in 2010-11. Richie Norris & Mason Console The Steve Stich Award For the first time in franchise history, two Spartans shared the MIP award. Both were equally deserving for two very different reasons. Richie, a 3rd-year player, was one of only two players to play in all 40 SJSU games and doubled his 2-year point total in a single season with 7 goals and 21 points. In addition to being one of the team's fastest & hardest-working defensive forwards, Richie considerably improved his offensive play to become a viable 3rd-line threat. Mason, meanwhile, came into his rookie season as a freshman forward fighting for a spot in the lineup. He continually impressed the coaching staff with his speed, poise, and hockey                                          sense and when injuries opened up a spot on defense he was the first one they asked to fill                                          the need. He effortlessly made the transition and by the time the post-season rolled around he                                          was one of the Spartans' top puck-moving D-men. Both will be key team assets in 2010-11. Kyle Dutra The Barney Award In his second season on the team, Kyle was one of the most dependable Spartans on the ice. The very definition of a two-way center, Kyle was an irreplaceable player that was effective in all situations. He recorded 16 goals and 43 points at the offensive end and despite his relatively diminuitive size, Kyle was one of the team's toughest players; never afraid to mix it up with the opposition's biggest foes. While providing timely physicality, Kyle was much like previous Barney award winner Skyler Yu in that he only recorded 20 PIMs during the season. Look for Kyle to bump, grind, and snipe his way through opposing defenses in 2010-11. Previous Years' Award Winners 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 The Steve Stich Award The 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 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 The Barney Award The 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 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. 2009-2010 Award Winners SJSU Hockey Team of the Year For the second time in four years, the SJSU Hockey team was selected as "Team of the Year" by the SJSU Club Sports Department. The 2009-10 season was one of the most successful in franchise history as the team went 28-12-0 and tied its highest finish ever at Nationals finishing 10th out of 185 teams. Andy Dickerson Most Valuable Player Andy was selected as Club Sports Team MVP for the first time. In addition to his on-ice success, he served his 3rd straight season as President. He fulfills a variety of duties for the team including scheduling the teams' games and practices, securing coaching and insurance for the team, and ensuring that the team is always in compliance with ACHA and USA Hockey regulations. Richie Norris Most Improved Player Richie was selected as the Hockey team's Club Sports MIP for the first time. He continued the strong defensive play he exhibited in his first two seasons as a Spartan but added extra offensive flair in his third season. Always a hard worker, Richie set a perfect example for future Spartan hockey players to follow. Sam Cimino Newcomer of the Year Sam was selected as the Hockey team's Club Sports Newcomer of the Year for 2010. In his first season as a Spartan, Sam provided explosive offensive output that was tough for opposing squads to stop. Sam also contributed off the ice, assisting with the team's first annual youth hockey camp. He has proven to be a great addition to the Spartan hockey family. Previous Years' Award Winners Year Recipient Honor 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