The New Ulm boys hockey team celebrates the season with an end-of-the-year banquet. As head coach, Ryan Neuman gets the texts from the players on who they are voting for, he starts to count them and see who is winning which award. After he counts up all the votes he gets the awards ready and specialized for the players.
Every year, to wrap up the season the boy’s hockey team has an end-of-the-year banquet. After all the players and parents are done eating they head outside for the coaches to give a few speeches. Once the coaches are done giving their speeches, a few of the seniors give a thank-you speech to the coaches. Then the awards are announced and handed out to the players who have been selected for each award.
Six players received awards for different parts of the game.
Junior forward Brody Nordby received the “Best Forward” award. Nordby had 16 goals and 20 assists on the year. Nordby will return for his senior year next year.
Senior forward and defenseman Ian Brudeile received the “MVP” award. Brudelie had eight goals and 14 assists on the year. Brudelie will be going to college next year.
Senior forward Brecken Neuman received the “Sportsmanship and Character” award. Neuman had seven goals and 11 assists on the year. Neuman will be attending college next year. “It was a great run and fun to be a part of a great team,” Brecken Neuman said. “I hope the best for the Eagles in the future and believe they can go back to state.”
Senior defenseman Brody Wenner received the “Best Defenseman” award. Wenner had five goals and five assists on the year. Wenner will be attending college next year.
Sophomore forward Carson Uecker received the “Rookie of the Year” award. Uecker had 22 goals and 15 assists on the year. Uecker will be returning for his Junior year next year. “It was a great first season being a part of the Eagles,” Carson Uecker said. “I am looking forward to next year and looking to go further into playoffs.”
Junior defenseman Kayden Klein received the “Sportsmanship and Character” award. Klein had two goals and four assists on the year. Klein will be returning for his Senior year next year.
