Men's hockey awards announced at banquet
Clarkson Athletics
Issue date: 4/5/04 Section: Sports
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Six awards were announced at the banquet.
Headlining the list of recipients was 6-1, 206-pound, junior center Mac Faulkner, who was named the Bill Harrison Clarkson Most Valuable Player, in honor of the successful Clarkson coach of the late 1940s and 1950s. "Mac was our most consistent player from start to finish this year," stated Roll. "It was tough (on deciding the MVP) because Dustin (Traylen) also had a very good year, but Mac brought his best effort just about every game. In The games he scored in, our record was awfully good. He competed hard and showed the type of leadership that we needed from our top guys."
The King City, Ontario, led Clarkson in scoring with 43 points, the most by a Knight in eight seasons. When Faulkner scored a goal the Knights won, posting a 12-0-2 mark. He tallied 17 goals including six power-play markers, two shorthanded scores and two game-winners, along with recording a team-high 26 assists in 40 games. Faulkner, who was slowed by a nagging shoulder injury throughout February, performed his best in the playoffs leading all ECAC scorers with a league-high six goals and ten points through seven conference postseason contests, as the Green and Gold made their first appearance in the ECAC Tournament title game since 1999.
Tristan Lush was honored with the Mike Morrison Coaches' Award for teamwork, hustle, and dedication. The award was named in honor of the former Clarkson captain who died in a work accident on July 27, 1988. A Golden Knight co-captain, Lush played in a Clarkson record 148 career games. The 6-1, 211-pound forward, who also contributed on defense towards the end of his senior campaign, closed out his career with the Green and Gold by scoring the Knights' final goal of the season and earning a spot on the ECAC All-Tournament team. Three of Lush's six goals this season were game-winners. The North Andover, Massachusetts's native posted 25 goals and 49 assists during his Clarkson career.
A native of Woodsville, Ontario, Rob McFeeters was honored with the Richmond Unsung Hero Award, named in honor of loyal Clarkson followers Ernie and Connie Richmond. A 5-10, 180-pound senior wing, McFeeters was a solid two-way player for the Knights who also served as a co-captain. He was Clarkson's fourth-leading scorer with 23 points on six goals and 17 assists. McFeeters closed out his collegiate career with 90 points on 33 goals and 57 assists through 127 games.
Trevor Edwards was presented with the Paul J. Pilon Award, which was established in the memory of the former Clarkson hockey player who died in a tragic car wreck in 1937. It is presented, when appropriate, to the senior who has excelled both as a student and hockey player. Edwards, a native of Carleton Place, Ontario was instrumental in starting the Clarkson Hockey team's charitable organization to benefit North Country area youth, Knights for Kids. Power Play Goals for Kids was the main fundraising focus for the 2003-2004 season, which raised funds for Camp Ta Kum Ta, a camp for children battling the effects of cancer. Edwards was a nominee for the 2004 Hockey Humanitarian Award. A 5-10, 180-pound senior forward, Edwards was one of Clarkson's top penalty killers and also a leading scorer with ten goals and 19 points.
Dalhousie, Quebec native, Jean Desrochers received the Fran Neragin Award. Named in honor of the loyal Clarkson hockey booster, who passed away in 1984, the Neragin award is presented to a player who excels in sportsmanship and academics, and who has contributed significantly to the Clarkson hockey program. A top student majoring in business, the 6-2, 218-pound senior forward tallied six goals and seven assists this winter. Desrochers was also a co-founder, along with Edwards, in the Clarkson Hockey team's charitable organization Knights for Kids.
Both Desrochers and Edwards were honored with the Knight Club Award, presented to deserving seniors who have made a significant contribution to the team, who have achieved academically as well as being excellent role models for their teammates and the young people of the community.