Elgin Pearce is living proof that nice guys do not finish last in the world of hockey.
The Calgary Dinos fourth-year forward was named Canada West’s Most Outstanding Player after leading the conference with 21 goals in the regular season. The Port Coquitlam native also took home the R.W. Pugh Award for most sportsmanlike player — the third consecutive time he has received the honour.
“Elgin is very deserving of this award for the third time in his career,” said Dinos bench boss Mark Howell. “He had a remarkable season… and I’m very proud of Elgin. He is respected by his peers, fellow coaches and everybody within U SPORTS hockey and this award really recognizes the quality of player Elgin is, as well as the type of person he is.”
Pearce scored the most goals in the conference and was one of only four players nationally to break the 20-goal mark. He also picked up 14 assists for a 35-point season.
While in his fourth-year, Pearce has a long history in hockey.
He logged 250 regular season games in the WHL between the Kootenay Ice and the Medicine Hat Tigers and is the first player to claim Canada West’s highest individual honour in 20 years.
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