Next we will turn our attention to some of the top SHL defensemen worthy of recognition for their stellar paly in season fifty seven. First the Scott Stevens Defender of the Year award is given to the defender who most exemplifies the two-way attributes that are required of an elite defender. They must be able to perform on either end of the ice, and to provide elite offense and defense for their team. Stats that are considered for this award include points, hits, shots blocked, give away to take away ratios, corsi numbers, etc.

Here are the nominees:

Edmonton Blizzard Defenseman- FR Finn-Rhys (15 goals, 46 assists, 61 points, +43 rating, 121 hits, 36 takeaways, 191 shot blocks 64 CF% in 66 games)

Calgary Dragons Defenseman- Brennan Kennedy Jr (13 goals, 41 assists, 54 points, +32 rating, 71 hits, 45 takeaways, 132 shot blocks, 62% CF and team high 24:21 average time on ice in 66 games)

Buffalo Stampede Defenseman- Augustus Wang (16 goals, 45 assists, 61 points, +46 rating, 60 hits, 32 takeaways, 97 shot blocks, 60 CF% in 66 games)




And the winner is…….