Last Monday meant the end of the regular season for MNL. It was another spectacular year with great play and strong bonds being forged. The goal of every young MNL’er is to hoist the Keg high above their heads. For everyone except the Ducks this is still a reality. For one lucky team this dream will come to fruition. For the rest of us, our reality will be utter disappointment. There is hope for all who will not become champions of beer league hockey this season… and that is to win a “DICKIE AWARD”! The Dickie Awards are post season individual awards to honor some of the beauties in our great league. These awards live on in the anals of MNL lore and signify the amazing efforts of our players each season.

Nominations for a coveted DICKIE AWARD will be accepted through the semi-finals round of this years playoffs. Each category will be vetted and the finalists for each award will be voted on by the players and dignitaries of the MNL hockey league. A poll will be sent out on SLACK during the Stanley Keg Finals where you will chose the winners. I ask that you submit your nominees to @pbin12 directly on SLACK or email pbin12@gmail for each category. Please list your nominee and the award you are putting them up for. I also would encourage everyone to submit any new ideas for future awards. Here is a list of the current Dickie Awards to guide you…

Clearasil Breakout Player of the Year

Mark Messier Leadership Award

Erik Karlsson Defenseman of the Year

Most Injury Proned Player

Biggest Cry Sack of the Year Award

Charlie Hustle All Effort Award

Unsung Hero Award

Darius Kasperitis Hack of the Year Award Otto Award

Essence of Otto Award for Best Otto

Lady Bin Award for Gentlemanly Play

Best DJ Jazzy Jeff Award

Most Valuable Player of the Year Award

Bender of the Year Award (best player drafted Rd. 6 or later)

Vezina Trophy

Most Improved Player of the Year

Steve Yzerman Crest Complete Player of the Year

Wes McCauley Volunteer Referee of the Year

Ken Holland GM’s of the Year Award

MNL’er Rookie of the Year Award

Hal Doherty September Heisman Award (player who started on fire and then shit the bed the rest of the season)

Thanks,

Dickie Dunn