Turner Stevenson of the Everett Jr. Silvertips Named NAPHL 16U Coach of the Year
EVERETT, Wash. – The Everett Silvertips, in conjunction with the North American Prospects Hockey League, announced today that Turner Stevenson of the Jr. Silvertips (16UAAA) has been named NAPHL 16U Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 season.
Stevenson, completing his first season as 16U head coach of the Jr. Silvertips, led the program to a turnaround record of 17-4-1 in the regular season after it registered two points the season prior. The Jr. Silvertips boasted a seven-game win streak under Stevenson’s guidance, along with a pair of forwards, Dawson Butt (Everett Silvertips) and Hunter Campbell (Calgary Hitmen) who finished as the club’s top two scorers after being selected in the WHL Bantam Draft.
“Turner’s brings a tireless work ethic, tremendous core values, and a natural ability to lead which makes us extremely proud for his well deserving honor,” said Jr. Silvertips general manager Scott Brihn. “From the moment he came aboard, we believed it was only a short matter of time before his influence would produce tremendous results. The Silvertips family congratulates Turner on his award.”
Everett reached the regional finals of NAPHL playoff action and the Jr. Silvertips announced expansion to the 18U level, who will also be coached by Stevenson, in the NAPHL.
Stevenson was named head coach of the Jr. Silvertips 16U AAA club on Apr. 15, 2016. The native of Prince George, B.C. suited up in 644 career games across 13 seasons as a forward in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers with 190 points (75g-115a) and 969 penalty minutes. He hoisted the Stanley Cup as a member of New Jersey in 2002-03, skating in 23 postseason games with four points (1g-3a).
For his career in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he suited up in 67 games to go with 18 points (6g-12a). The coaches he has skated for in his NHL career include Pat Burns, Larry Robinson, and Alain Vigneault.
Stevenson, a resident of the Seattle area, suited up in 246 career games over four seasons (1988-1992) in the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds, registering 203 points (100g-103a) and 846 penalty minutes. He was named WHL (West) First Team All-Star and Canadian Hockey League Second Team All-Star in 1991-92 when he had 52 points (20g-32a) and 304 penalty minutes in 58 games with the Thunderbirds, host of the Memorial Cup that season.
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