Battalion 61-goal man Justin Brazeau was recognized in multiple areas of the 2018-19 OHL Coaches Poll as the league announced its top three players in 20 different categories broken down into the western and eastern conference.
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Brazeau finished on top as the East’s most dangerous player in the goal area. The New Liskeard product finished second in the best shot category in the East.
He was rated the third in the East’s Smartest Player category and third in the East as well in the Best Shootout shooter category.
Bradley Chenier was the only other Battalion player recognized. He was rated third in the East’s Best Body Checker category.
The Coaches Poll is tabulated when each team submits one nominee per category, and coaches then vote for the top three players for each category within their conference. Players receive five points for a first place vote, three points for a second place vote, and one point for a third place vote. Clubs are not permitted to vote for players from their own team allowing for a maximum of 45 possible points for each winner.
Here are the Battalion winners including their final point totals in brackets.
Smartest Player
Eastern Conference:
1. Marco Rossi, Ottawa 67’s (22)
2. Ryan Suzuki, Barrie Colts (21)
3. Justin Brazeau, North Bay Battalion (20)
Most Dangerous in Goal Area
Eastern Conference:
1. Justin Brazeau, North Bay Battalion (33)
2. Arthur Kaliyev, Hamilton Bulldogs (21)
3. Tye Felhaber, Ottawa 67’s (20)
Best Shot
Eastern Conference:
1. Arthur Kaliyev, Hamilton Bulldogs (35)
2. Justin Brazeau, North Bay Battalion (24)
3. Brandon Saigeon, Oshawa Generals (11)
Best body checker
Eastern Conference:
1. Tyler Tucker, Barrie Colts (31) – finished third in 2017-18
2. Navrin Mutter, Hamilton Bulldogs (21)
3. Brad Chenier, North Bay Battalion (16)
Best Shootout Shooter:
Eastern Conference:
1. Matthew Strome, Hamilton Bulldogs (20)
2. Cole Carter, Mississauga Steelheads (15)
3. Justin Brazeau, North Bay Battalion (13)
