As the West 91大黄鸭 Warriors prepare for the upcoming BCHL playoffs, the BCHL has awarded one of their best offensive players with the Bob Fenton Trophy.

Mike Hardman won the award for the leagues鈥� most sportsmanlike player at the BCHL 2019 Awards as determined by a vote of the league鈥檚 coaches.. The award is given to players who exhibit the fundamental aspects of sportsmanship while excelling at the game.

Hardman led the Warriors with 39 goals this season, he added 33 assists and only 16 penalty minutes in 58 games played.

鈥淏iggest thing is that I try to play the right way but at the same time I play physical and create scoring chances鈥� said Hardman.鈥漈hank you to my coaches and my teammates for pushing me to be best I can be.鈥�

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It鈥檚 the first time a Warriors player has won the award since the award has been handed out since 1967. Hardman finished in third for the Warriors franchise record of regular season scoring with 39 goals.

Warriors鈥� head coach Brandon West knew his player would be a candidate.

鈥淢ike plays the game the right way; he鈥檚 very competitive and plays within the rules,鈥� said West.

Hardman and the Warriors now prepare for the BCHL playoffs. They travel to face rivals Wenatchee Wild in the first round with game one coming March 2.

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The Warriors will return to home ice for game three of the playoffs on March 5 and will play games four and, if necessary, five on home ice.