Nominees announced for 2022 Fenix Outdoor Euro Hockey Awards

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – The Alliance of European Hockey Clubs (E.H.C.) has announced the nominees for the 2022 Fenix Outdoor & Warrior European Hockey Awards

Young Player of the Year - presented by Fjällräven

Nominated (in alphabetical order):

Simon Edvinsson (Frölunda HC, SWE) – dominant top-4 D-man avg. 20 mins on top team
Šimon Nemec (HK Nitra, SVK) – a force at 18, Olympic medal, top D in Slovak playoffs, 17pts/19GP
Aatu Räty (Jukurit, FIN) – excelled when loaned to Jukurit, 40pts/41GP, 2nd in team scoring at 19
Juraj Slafkovský (TPS Turku, FIN) – Olympic MVP at 17, grew into impact forward at TPS
Elmer Söderblom (Frölunda HC, SWE) – led team scoring, SHL in 5-on-5 scoring w/ 21G, 9 GWG

Coach of the Year - presented by Globetrotter

Nominated (in alphabetical order):

Cam Abbott (Rögle BK, SWE) – led team to its first regular season win, crowned with CHL title
Serge Aubin (Eisbären Berlin, GER) – proved 2021 Covid-title was no fluke, 2nd straight title
Dan Tangnes (EV Zug, SUI) – has made winner from underachiever, rallied back from 0-3 in final
Jussi Tapola (Tappara Tampere, FIN) – avg. almost 2pts/game, built national & Euro powerhouse
Václav Varaďa (Oceláři Třinec, CZE) – led club to 3rd straight title, never missed final in his 5 years

Club of the Year - presented by Hanwag

Nominated (in alphabetical order):

Belfast Giants (GBR) – national dominance combined with huge social impact in Belfast
Oceláři Třinec (CZE) – the only top Euro league club with a title hat-trick, four straight finals
Rögle BK (SWE) – club’s first title was European championship, a unique accomplishment
Tappara Tampere (FIN) – CHL final was added to a perfect national season, domestic double
EV Zug (SUI) – first major national league club in 80 years to rally back from 0-3 in playoff final

Warrior Career Excellence Award

The Warrior Career Excellence Award is annually presented to the player who during his or her career has best exemplified the qualities of sportsmanship and dedication combined with community service and a high standard of playing ability.

Nominated (in alphabetical order):

Andres Ambühl (HC Davos, SUI) – ageless wonder; 5 Olympics, 17 Worlds, 6 national titles
Roman Červenka (R-Jona Lakers, SUI) – at 36, led Swiss league w/ 64pts in 52GP
Sebastian Furchner (Wolfsburg, GER) – ends 20-yr DEL career at 40, with 3rd most goals w/ 302
Thomas Koch (KAC Klagenfurt, AUT) – club icon extends contract at 38; 877GP, 681pts, 17 seasons
Joakim Lindström (Skellefteå AIK, SWE) – SHL best scorer in 2010s, still a force at 38, cult figure

Voting is now open on eurohockeyclubs.com!