Uchacz named MVP as Rebels hand out 2023-24 Player Awards
It was a big night for Red Deer Rebels captain Kai Uchacz as the team handed out its 2023-24 Player Awards Saturday night at the Peavey Mart Centrium.
The Okotoks, AB native took home a total of five awards, including team MVP honours.
The Three Star Award – #19 Kai Uchacz – Past winners of this award include former Rebels currently playing in the NHL, including Darcy Kuemper, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Mathew Dumba and Brandon Hagel.
Darcy Robinson Most Underrated Player Award – #15 Carson Birnie – Past recipients of this Award include Brandon Hagel, Reese Johnson, and Josh Tarzwell.
The Red Deer Advocate Players’ Award – #19 Kai Uchacz – This award is voted upon by the players and presented to the teammate they feel best exemplifies heart, leadership, and determination. Past winners include Jayden Grubbe, Arshdeep Bains, and Evan Polei.
Rebels’ Defenceman of the Year – #5 Hunter Mayo – Past winners include Matt Dumba, Dion Phaneuf, Haydn Fleury, Alexander Alexeyev, and Christoffer Sedoff.
Plus-Minus Award – #10 Frantisek Formanek
The ATB Financial Humanitarian Award recognizes the player who gives his time throughout the season to give back into the community they call home. The recipient of this years’ award – #19 Kai Uchacz – Past recipients include Jesse Wallin, Colin Fraser, Evan Polei, Grayson Pawlenchuk, and Reese Johnson.
Pattison Media Rookie of the Year – #33 Chase Wutzke – Past winners include Ollie Josephson, Haydn Fleury, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jace Weir and Christoffer Sedoff.
The TELUS Scholastic Player of the Year award was presented to #25 Evan Smith.
Hampton Inn & Suites Leading Scorer – #19 Kai Uchacz – Past winners include Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Brandon Sutter, Michael Spacek, and Arshdeep Bains.
Bearcom Canada Most Valuable Player – #19 Kai Uchacz – Past winners of this award include Darcy Kuemper, Brandon Sutter, Martin Hanzal, Alex Petrovic, and Ben King.