Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award
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The Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award, formerly known as USA Hockey Junior Player of the Year Award, is presented annually to the most outstanding American-born player in Junior hockey
. Chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of Junior coaches and administrators, criteria for the award also includes having played for a US-based Junior team.
The award is named after Dave Tyler
, who served on USA Hockey
's Board of Directors for 32 years and played an instrumental role in the development and growth of junior hockey in the United States.
, Indiana Ice
2009–10 Matt White
, Omaha Lancers
2008–09 Andrew Miller, Chicago Steel
2007–08 Jack Connolly, Sioux Falls Stampede
2006–07 Jeff Petry
, Des Moines Buccaneers
2005–06 Trevor Lewis
, Des Moines Buccaneers
2004–05 Jeff Lerg
, Omaha Lancers
2003–04 Joe Pavelski
, Waterloo Black Hawks
2002–03 Ryan Potulny
, Lincoln Stars
2001–02 Greg Rallo
, Springfield Jr. Blues
(NAHL)
2000–01 Chris Fournier, Lincoln Stars
1999–00 Aaron Smith, Green Bay Gamblers
1998–99 Peter Fregoe, Des Moines Buccaneers
1997–98 Nate DiCasmirro
, North Iowa Huskies
1996–97 Karl Goehring
, Fargo-Moorhead Ice Sharks
1995–96 Brian McCullough, Springfield Jr. Blues
(NAHL)
1994–95 Ben Henrich, Compuware Ambassadors (NAHL)
1993–94 Jason Blake, Waterloo Black Hawks
Note: The award has been won by players from teams in the USHL
, unless otherwise noted.
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
. Chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of Junior coaches and administrators, criteria for the award also includes having played for a US-based Junior team.
The award is named after Dave Tyler
Dave Tyler
Dave Tyler is an American attorney, who was elected Director Emeritus in 2007 after serving 32 years USA Hockey's Board of Directors. He served the last 25 of them as the Vice President...
, who served on USA Hockey
USA Hockey
USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has...
's Board of Directors for 32 years and played an instrumental role in the development and growth of junior hockey in the United States.
List of winners
2010–11 Blake ColemanBlake Coleman
Blake Coleman is an American hockey center from Plano, Texas. He currently plays for the Miami RedHawks in the CCHA, and was selected in the 3rd round, 75th overall, by the New Jersey Devils during the 2011 NHL Entry Draft....
, Indiana Ice
Indiana Ice
The Indiana Ice is a Tier I ice hockey team formed in 2004 when it was purchased from the former Danville, Illinois, USA, team, the Danville Wings. It plays the majority of its home games at the Pepsi Coliseum, located on the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Some of its home...
2009–10 Matt White
Matt White (ice hockey)
Matt White is an American ice hockey player. He currently plays for the University of Nebraska-Omaha UNO Mavericks in the WCHA.-Notable honors:...
, Omaha Lancers
Omaha Lancers
The Omaha Lancers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .From 2002-2009, the Lancers' home ice was the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. Until the 2001-2002 season, the Lancers played at...
2008–09 Andrew Miller, Chicago Steel
Chicago Steel
The Chicago Steel is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team formed in 2000. It plays all of its home games at the Edge Ice Arena, located in Bensenville, Illinois. The Steel play in the Eastern Division of the United States Hockey League. The current GM and Head Coach of the Steel is Scott McConnell...
2007–08 Jack Connolly, Sioux Falls Stampede
Sioux Falls Stampede
The Sioux Falls Stampede is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League . Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the Stampede plays its home games at the Sioux Falls Arena....
2006–07 Jeff Petry
Jeff Petry
Jeff Petry is an American professional ice hockey defenceman now playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was selected by the Oilers in the 2nd round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft....
, Des Moines Buccaneers
Des Moines Buccaneers
The Des Moines Buccaneers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team of the United States Hockey League . The team played in the West Division starting in the 2009 - 2010 season....
2005–06 Trevor Lewis
Trevor Lewis
Trevor Lewis is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Des Moines Buccaneers
Des Moines Buccaneers
The Des Moines Buccaneers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team of the United States Hockey League . The team played in the West Division starting in the 2009 - 2010 season....
2004–05 Jeff Lerg
Jeff Lerg
Jeff Lerg is a goaltender who recently played for the Michigan State Spartans of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. He is the cousin of former teammate Bryan Lerg. He was the shortest player in Collegiate hockey during his college career...
, Omaha Lancers
Omaha Lancers
The Omaha Lancers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .From 2002-2009, the Lancers' home ice was the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. Until the 2001-2002 season, the Lancers played at...
2003–04 Joe Pavelski
Joe Pavelski
Joseph Pavelski is an American professional ice hockey player now playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . He scored a goal in his first NHL game, making him the 11th Sharks player in the history of the team to do so...
, Waterloo Black Hawks
2002–03 Ryan Potulny
Ryan Potulny
Ryan Potulny is an American professional ice hockey player. Potulny is a member of the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League...
, Lincoln Stars
Lincoln Stars
The Lincoln Stars are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .The Stars' home ice is the Ice Box, on the Nebraska State Fair grounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln....
2001–02 Greg Rallo
Greg Rallo
Greg Rallo is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League.Rallo was signed to a one year contract by the Florida Panthers on July 2, 2011.-External links:...
, Springfield Jr. Blues
Springfield Jr. Blues
The Springfield Jr. Blues are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's Mid-west Division. The team plays their home games at the Nelson Center in Springfield, Illinois. The Jr. Blues are coached by Head Coach Joe Dibble and Assistant Coach Jason...
(NAHL)
2000–01 Chris Fournier, Lincoln Stars
Lincoln Stars
The Lincoln Stars are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .The Stars' home ice is the Ice Box, on the Nebraska State Fair grounds and adjacent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln....
1999–00 Aaron Smith, Green Bay Gamblers
Green Bay Gamblers
The Green Bay Gamblers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team in the East Division of the United States Hockey League. They play in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at the Resch Center.-History:...
1998–99 Peter Fregoe, Des Moines Buccaneers
Des Moines Buccaneers
The Des Moines Buccaneers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team of the United States Hockey League . The team played in the West Division starting in the 2009 - 2010 season....
1997–98 Nate DiCasmirro
Nate DiCasmirro
Nate DiCasmirro is an ice hockey right winger who was born in Atikokan, Ontario but grew up in Burnsville, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. He currently plays for Brunico SG in Italy.- Playing career :...
, North Iowa Huskies
North Iowa Huskies
The North Iowa Huskies were a junior ice hockey team based in Mason City, Iowa. They were a member of the United States Hockey League from 1983 to 1999. They played their home games at North Iowa Ice Arena...
1996–97 Karl Goehring
Karl Goehring
Karl Goehring is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender, who is currently an assistant coach with the Syracuse Crunch. He led Apple Valley High School to a win in the 1996 Minnesota State High School League Boys' Hockey Tournament...
, Fargo-Moorhead Ice Sharks
1995–96 Brian McCullough, Springfield Jr. Blues
Springfield Jr. Blues
The Springfield Jr. Blues are a Tier II Junior A ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's Mid-west Division. The team plays their home games at the Nelson Center in Springfield, Illinois. The Jr. Blues are coached by Head Coach Joe Dibble and Assistant Coach Jason...
(NAHL)
1994–95 Ben Henrich, Compuware Ambassadors (NAHL)
1993–94 Jason Blake, Waterloo Black Hawks
Note: The award has been won by players from teams in the USHL
United States Hockey League
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger...
, unless otherwise noted.