Everett Silvertip Carter Hart has been named the Western Hockey League Goalie of the Year and Player of the Year. Hart also made the WHL All-Star first team. The ‘Tips face the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game One of a best-of-seven playoff series Friday March 23rd at the Angel of the Winds Arena. Everett will play without Hart next year as he moves on to the NHL after getting drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hart wasn’t the only Silvertip honored by the WHL. Coach Dennis Williams earned the conference Coach of the Year award in his first season in charge. His team set a new franchise record for goals in a season. Patrick Bajkov earned a spot on the conference All-Star second team. The Silvertips leading scorer, Bajkov recently signed a 3-year introductory contract with the Carolina Panthers of the NHL.

Western Conference Awards

Western Conference Player of the Year – Carter Hart (Sherwood Park, Alta.) – Everett Silvertips  (Four Broncos Memorial Trophy)

Western Conference Top Goaltender – Carter Hart (Sherwood Park, Alta.) – Everett Silvertips  (Del Wilson Memorial Trophy)

Western Conference Coach of the Year – Dennis Williams – Everett Silvertips (Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy)

Western Conference Executive of the Year – Garry Davidson – Everett Silvertips (Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy)

All-Star Teams

All-Star First Team – Goaltender – Carter Hart (Sherwood Park, Alta.) – Everett Silvertips

All-Star Second Team – Forward – Patrick Bajkov (Nanaimo, B.C.) – Everett Silvertips