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Marner Named CHL Player Of The Year
- Updated: May 28, 2016
RED DEER, Alta. — Mitch Marner’s dad built him a display case for his accomplishments while he was still playing minor hockey. His latest trophy might need its own stand.
The London Knights forward was named Canadian Hockey League player of the year on Saturday — a trophy so big in size that two people had to carry it for Marner when it was time for him to take pictures with it.
“My dad got (a trophy case) made when I won my first one, it was special at that time with little trophies,” said Marner. “It’s special to be named to this, (but) I don’t know if this one will fit in the trophy case.”
The 19-year-old Marner, who the Toronto Maple Leafs selected fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, tore up the Ontario Hockey League this season, and has been picking up awards with ease.
He was named the OHL’s most outstanding player in the regular season after producing 39 goals and 116 points in 57 games. He followed that up by winning the OHL playoff MVP with 44 points in 18 games, leading his Knights to a spot in the 2016 Memorial Cup.
Marner, from Thornhill, Ont., has played the entire season on a line with Matthew Tkachuk and Christian Dvorak. All three …
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