Brandon play-by-ply announcer Bruce Luebke has put together this years' Best of the East poll. Voted on by East Conference Coaches, General Managers & Players.
Best Player
1. Jordan Erberle – Regina
2. Brandon Kozun – Calgary
3. Brayden Schenn – Brandon
Most Valuable Player to his Team
1. Jordan Eberle - Regina
2. Dustin Sylvester – Kootenay
3. Jason Bast – Moose Jaw
Best Goaltender
1. Martin Jones – Calgary
2. Garrett Zemlak – Prince Albert
3. Todd Mathews – Kootenay
Top Rookie
1. Emerson Etem – Medicine Hat
2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Red Deer
3. Toni Rajala – Brandon
Top 16-year old Player
1. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Red Deer
2. Duncan Siemens – Saskatoon
3. Michael St. Croix – Edmonton
Best Stay-at-Home Defenceman
1. Sam Klassen – Saskatoon
2. Brayden McNabb – Kootenay
3. Travis Hamonic – Brandon
Best Offensive Defenceman
1. Travis Hamonic – Brandon
2. Stefan Elliott – Saskatoon
3. Michael Stone – Calgary
Best 20-year old Player
1. Matt Calvert – Brandon
2. Dustin Sylvester – Kootenay
3. Jason Bast – Moose Jaw
Best Pro Prospect (NHL Drafted)
1. Jordan Eberle – Regina
2. Brayden Schenn – Brandon
3. Travis Hamonic – Brandon
Best Pro Prospect (Undrafted)
1. Emerson Etem – Medicine Hat
2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Red Deer
3. Quinton Howden – Moose Jaw
Best Prospects/List
1. Brandon
2. Saskatoon
3. Moose Jaw
Best Coach
1. Mark Holick – Kootenay
2. Willie Desjardins – Medicine Hat
3. Lorne Molleken – Saskatoon
Top Executive
1. Kelly McCrimmon – Brandon
2. Kelly Kisio – Calgary
3. Jeff Chynoweth – Kootenay
Top Defensive Forward
1. Carter Bancks – Lethbridge
2. Wacey Hamilton – Medicine Hat
3. Brent Raedeke – Brandon
Top Face-off Man
1. Carter Bancks – Lethbridge
2. Brayden Schenn – Brandon
3. Cody Eakin – Swift Current
Best Skater
1. Cody Eakin – Swift Current
2. Brandon Kozun – Calgary
3. Matt Calvert – Brandon
Hardest Shot
1. Michael Stone – Calgary
2. Jyri Niemi – Saskatoon
3. Joel Broda – Calgary
Most Accurate Shot
1. Jordan Eberle – Regina
2. Cody Eakin – Swift Current
3. Joel Broda – Calgary
Toughest Player
1. Randy McNaught – Saskatoon
2. Dustin Donaghy – Lethbridge
3. Dylan McIlrath – Moose Jaw
Most Irritating Player
1. Curt Gogol – Saskatoon
2. Charles Inglis – Saskatoon
3. Darian Dziurzynski – Saskatoon
Opposing Player You Respect the Most
1. Jordan Eberle – Regina
2. Dustin Sylvester – Kootenay
3. Jason Bast – Moose Jaw
Best Referee
1. Andy Thiessen
2. Derek Herman
3. Chris Savage
What is the toughest Building to play in on the road?
1. Medicine Hat
2. Brandon
3. Moose Jaw
Which arena has the best ice?
1. Swift Current
2. Medicine Hat
3. Edmonton