Jacen Bracko headlines the field as the SIJHL has announced its 2017-2018 award finalists.
The 20-year-old forward and all-time goal scorer for the Dryden GM Ice Dogs should be a shoe-in for League MVP, as he is currently 12-points clear of second place Parker Simonson of Thief River Falls.
Bradley Thrower of the Thunder North Stars is the third finalist.
The Dryden Ice Dogs are also represented by Cory Dennis for Best Defenceman, Evan Walls for Rookie of the Year, and Kurt Walsten for Coach of the Year.
The English River Miners have three finalists; Brody Jennings for Best Defenceman, Jacob Siebenga for Rookie of the Year and Michael Lenko for Top Goaltender.
Here is a list of all of the nominees:
Mallons Corporate Impressions/Play It Again Sports MVP
Jacen Bracko, Dryden GM Ice Dogs
Parker Simonson, Thief River Falls Norskies
Brad Thrower, Thunder Bay North Stars
CCM Hockey Best Defenceman
Cory Dennis, Dryden GM Ice Dogs
Brody Jennings, English River Miners
Joe Newhouse, Thunder Bay North Stars
Top Goaltender
Michael Lenko, English River Miners
Bailey Schmitz, Thief River Falls Norskies
Brandon Bodnar, Thunder Bay North Stars
CCM Hockey Rookie of the Year
Evan Walls, Dryden GM Ice Dogs
Jacob Siebenga, English River Miners
Keighan Gerrie, Thunder Bay North Stars
Best Defensive Forward
Jaedin Ness, Fort Frances Lakers
Mitchell Soderberg, Thief River Falls Norskies
Avery Siau, Thunder Bay North Stars
Most Improved Player
Julian Uhryniuk, Fort Frances Lakers
Mark Sanchez, Minnesota Iron Rangers
Cody Aarvig, Thief River Falls Norskies
Most Sportsmanlike Player
Nick Lucas, Fort Frances Lakers
Michael Johnson, Thief River Falls Norskies
Alex Maticic, Thunder Bay North Stars
Coach of the Year
Kurt Walsten, Dryden GM Ice Dogs
Cole Workman, Thief River Falls Norskies
Rob DeGagne, Thunder Bay North Stars