EDMONTON – Third-year forward Reid Jorgensen was the Dinos' big winner as Canada West announced its 2009-10 men's hockey all-stars and award winners Thursday.

In addition to being named to the second all-star team, Jorgensen took home the UBC Hockey Alumni Trophy, given annually to the player who best combines sportsmanship with athletic ability.

A native of Vancouver, and five-year player for the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL, Jorgensen finished seventh in Canada West scoring, with 30 points, including 23 assists. The third-year forward recorded a point in 21 of 28 games the Dinos played in 2009-10, including a season-high 12-game point streak and eight multi-point games.

To match his offensive abilities, the 24-year-old Social Sciences student stayed out of the penalty box all season, picking up just eight minors for 16 minutes over the 28-game schedule. Jorgensen is the first Dino to win the award since Paul Geddes in 1986-87 and becomes a CIS national finalist for the R.W. Pugh Award.

“Reid is very deserving of this award, as he continually brings a passion for the game while respecting everyone associated with Canada West,” noted Dinos head coach Mark Howell. “His work ethic and preparation ensure he is capable of playing at an extremely high level each weekend. As one of the leaders on the Dinos, he leads by example both on and off the ice as well as in the classroom. Reid's desire to be an elite player is what allows him to be a Canada West All-Star. Everyone with the Dinos congratulates Reid for winning such a prestigious award.”

Alberta's Chad Klassen was named the conference's MVP, while Lethbridge standout Adam Chorneyko earned rookie-of-the-year honours.

2009-10 CANADA WEST HOCKEY AWARDS & ALL-STARS

Awards
MVP (Sullivan Trophy nominee as CIS Player of the Year): Chad Klassen, Alberta
Dave “Sweeney” Schriner Scoring Trophy: Chad Klassen, Alberta
Mervyn “Red” Dutton Trophy (Outstanding defenceman): Kyle Fecho, Alberta
University of Alberta Hockey Alumni Trophy (Outstanding Freshman): Adam Chorneyko, Lethbridge
UBC Hockey Alumni Trophy (Sportsmanship & Ability): Reid Jorgensen, Calgary
Randy Gregg Award (Athletic ability, Academics & Citizenship): Tyler Metcalfe, Alberta
Coach of the Year: Mike Sirant, Manitoba
Adam Kryczka Memorial Trophy (Canada West only, best tea GAA): Jeff Harvey & David Reekie, Saskatchewan
Fair Play Trophy (Canada West only, fewest team penalty minutes): Manitoba Bisons

All-Stars
First Team
G Steve Christie, Manitoba
D Kyle Fecho, Alberta
D Ryan Pottruff, Lethbridge
F Chad Klassen, Alberta
F Derek Ryan, Alberta
F Dustin Moore, Lethbridge

Second Team
G Scott Bowles, Manitoba
D Chad Greenan, Saskatchewan
D Stephane Lenoski, Manitoba
F Adam Chorneyko, Lethbridge
F Reid Jorgensen, Calgary
F Steven DaSilva, Saskatchewan

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