The Dryden Ice Dogs are well represented in the year-end awards for the Superior International Junior Hockey League.
A total of six players are nominated in eight categories.
Chris Belhumer is up for the Most Valuable Player award against Jordan Christianson of Fort Frances and Mike Dietrich of the Wilderness.
Len Pelletier has been nominated for Best Defenceman, Chris Sitko Most Improved and Eric Symczyk Top Goalie.
Paul Thompson is in the running for Best Defensive Forward and Tyson Holder for Most Sportsmanlike.
2012-2013 Award Nominees
Pizza Hut Player of the Year/Most Valuable Player
Chris Belhumeur, Dryden Ice Dogs
Jordan Christianson, Fort Frances Lakers
Mike Dietrich, Minnesota Wilderness
Best Defenceman
Len Pelletier, Dryden Ice Dogs
Nick Le Sage, Minnesota Iron Rangers
Nick McCormack, Minnesota Wilderness
Top Goaltender
Eric Szymczyk, Dryden Ice Dogs
Chase Hollander, Minnesota Iron Rangers
Gordy Defiel, Minnesota Wilderness
Rookie of the Year
Nick Le Sage, Minnesota Iron Rangers
Jake Larson, Minnesota Wilderness
Mathias Gardiman, Thunder Bay North Stars
Best Defensive Forward
Paul Thompson, Dryden Ice Dogs
Merritt Rysavy, Fort Frances Lakers
Jeremy Johnson, Minnesota Wilderness
Most Improved Player
Chris Sitko, Dryden Ice Dogs
Colton Spicer, Fort Frances Lakers
Conrad Sampair, Minnesota Wilderness
Most Sportsmanlike Player
Tyson Holder, Dryden Ice Dogs
Jacob Nolan, Fort Frances Lakers
Brian Drapluk, Minnesota Wilderness
Coach of the Year
Wayne Strachan, Fort Frances Lakers
Chris Walby, Minnesota Iron Rangers
Rod Aldoff, Minnesota Wilderness
