Friday evening saw supporters, players, volunteers and sponsors of the EDG Property Solihull Barons gather down at the rink for a great evening of fun and awards and together take a chance to reflect on a tremendous 23/24 season.

Nik Ottosson
Supporters Player of the Year

After another outstanding year it was no surprise to see Nik Ottosson pick up the supporters player of the year. A captain, who leads from the front and is capable of dazzling deplays of skill, this year has seen Nik yet again show his league leading quality.

Richard Crowe
Players’ Player of the Year
Best Defenceman of the Year

Another big winner, Richard Crowe had a standout season for the Barons, leading the defence while also being a very significant threat in the opposition end. A leader, on and off the ice, Richard’s contribution to the team has been clearly valued by team mates and fans alike.

Nik Ottosson
Top Scorer

Nik Ottosson had an outstanding year stats wise leading not only the Barons but the league in goals scored. Couple this to a league leading assists tally and #91 showed himself to arguably be the best player in the Moralee.

Sam Chandler
Team Player of the Year

A new award for this year, the Team Player award, goes to the player showing particularly outstanding commitment to the Barons. This year Phil Lee awarded this to Sam Chandler for his flexibility in meeting the needs of the team on a week to week basis and showing all round professionalism in his approach to the game.

ALEX WHYTE
COACH’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR

An outstanding addition to the Barons this season has been the excellent Alex Whyte, picking up Phil Lee’s coach’s player of the year. Alex Whyte has blended stellar skills and hockey sense with a work ethic and versatility which has made him a key member of the Barons roster.

Max Soden
Steve Perks Award for Young Player of the Year

Young D-man Max Soden had a breakout year, holding down the left hand 1st line d-spot, keeping opposition forwards away from the Barons goal while gradually building his own offensive presence.

Rob Eley Award
Richard Crowe

Richard Crowe picked up his third award of the night with the presentation of the Rob Eley “Spirit of the Barons” award. Supporters were also able to offer Richard their thanks as he takes a year away from Hobs Moat to continue his hockey adventures in Australia.

So with the awards night over the 23/24 season is done and dusted but stay tuned on our socials and web for updates as preparations are already underway for the return of the Barons to Hobs Moat after the Summer.