The Northern Pacific Hockey League has announced 2010/2011 Awards.

League MVP/Best Defenseman

Zack Maxwell (Helena Bighorns)

The Bighorns captain returned for his fourth season in Helena recording 17 goals and 61 assists for 78 points this season, which led all defensemen in scoring. Maxwell was a key contributor in the Bighorns fourth consecutive Cascade Cup trophy. Zack has spent five seasons in NORPAC compiling 48 goals, 209 assists for 257 seven points in his career. Maxwell now is focused on helping the Bighorns in Tier III Junior A Nationals in Rochester, Minnesota.

Best Goaltender

Andrew Sherman (Billings Bulls)

This was Sherman's second season in Billings helping the Bulls finish third in the America West Division. Sherman posted a 16-12 record with 3.48 goals against average and 90.4% save percentage. Andrew's 16 wins was the sixth most in NORPAC this season. Sherman played a key role in the Bulls winning 30 games for the first time since the 2007/2008 season when the Bulls won 31 games.

Rookie of the Year:

America West Division

Anthony Petruzzelli (Helena Bighorns)

Petruzzelli earned the Rookie of the Year honors by registering 46 goals and 55 assists for 101 points in his first full season in NORPAC. Anthony finished third in the league in scoring behind teammates Cody Hess (114) and Ryan Parkhouse (104). Petruzzelli posted 30 multiple points games in the 48 games he played for the Bighorns this season. Currently, the Wenatchee Wild (NAHL) has tendered Petruzzelli for the 2011-2012 season.

Pacific Division   

Chris Fink (Seattle Totems)

Fink earned the Pacific Division Rookie of the Year Award by posting 30 goals and 46 assists to the Totems in points with 76. Fink was vital to the Totems 4^th consecutive Pacific Division title. Chris Fink finished eighth in scoring in the league this season.

Organization of the Year/Coach of the Year

Missoula Maulers/Marcus Baxter

The Maulers finished second in the America West Division posting a 34-16 record during the regular season. Maulers Head Coach Marcus Baxter earned Coach of the Year honors this season. The Maulers 239 goals for were a 32-goal improvement from last season. Missoula's 19-6 home record only trailed the Bighorns 24-1 home mark. This season the Maulers reached their first America West Final in their fourth year in the league.

Executive of the Year

Flint Doungchak (Eugene Generals)

This season was Flint's sixth season as the General Manager for Eugene. The Generals have made it to the playoffs each season they have been in NORPAC. Congratulations on being named the Executive of the Year.

Referee of the Year

Jerry Delcampo

The coaches voted Delcampo as the best referee in NORPAC for the second consecutive year this season. Congratulations on being named the Referee of the Year.