HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 18, 2018) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) on Wednesday announced that Brad Barone of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs has been selected as the SPHL Goaltender of the Year in a vote of league coaches, general managers and media representatives.  

Evansville’s Tomas Sholl finished second in the voting.

In backstopping the Rail Yard Dawgs to their first playoff appearance. Barone led the league in shootout wins (four) and save percentage (0.917 - tied). Barone was also third in saves (1,000) and fifth in wins (15), goals against average (2.93) and minutes (1866:31).

SPHL Goaltender of the Year Award Winners
2017-18 - Brad Barone, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
2016-17 - Sean Bonar, Fayetteville FireAntz
2015-16 - Garrett Bartus, Macon Mayhem
2014-15 - Kyle Rank, Peoria Rivermen
2013-14 - Kyle Rank, Peoria Rivermen
2012-13 - Riley Gill, Louisiana IceGators
2011-12 - Ian Vigier, Columbus Cottonmouths
2010-11 - Mark Sibbald, Huntsville Havoc
2009-10 - Bill Zaniboni, Mississippi Surge
2008-09 - Andrew Gallant, Knoxville Ice Bears
2007-08 - Tim Haun, Jacksonville Barracudas
2006-07 - Chad Rycroft, Columbus Cottonmouths
2005-06 - Terry Denike, Florida Seals
2004-05 - Chad Collins, Fayetteville FireAntz

The SPHL will announce its Coach of the Year on Thursday.