Kings dominate All-Star squad

Four Powell River Kings were named to the BCHL Coastal Conference All-Star team Friday.  Mike Garteig, Justin DaSilva, Matt Garbowsky and Chad Niddery were named to the team. They are joined by Clippers Graeme McCormack and the Eagles Brad McGowan.

Garteig, Garbowsky and DaSilva were award winners earlier this week. Garteig was named the Coast's top goaltender, DaSilva top defenseman and Garbowsky Coastal Conference MVP. Niddery is the sixth King to be recognized this week, as Craig Dalrymple was named to the Coastal Conference All-Rookie team.

Coastal Conference:
Goalie – Michael Garteig, Powell River Kings
48 GP, 36-8-3, 1.69 GAA (BCHL record), .934 sv. %(BCHL record)
BCHL Goaltending Award winner
Defence – Justin Dasilva, Powell River Kings
54 GP, 11 G, 32 A, 81 PIM
Defence – Graeme McCormack, Nanaimo Clippers
56 GP, 10 G, 31 A, 41 PIM
Forward – Matt Garbowsky, Powell River Kings
56 GP, 44 G, 36 A, 56 PIM
Coastal Conference Most Valuable Player
Forward – Brad McGowan, Surrey Eagles 59 GP, 36 G, 53 A, 26 PIM
Forward – Chad Niddery, Powell River Kings
56 GP, 28 G, 58 A, 70 PIM

Interior Conference:
Goalie – Kiefer Smiley, Trail Smoke Eaters
47 GP, 23-22-2, 2.83 GAA, .915 sv. %
Defence – Joey Laleggia, Penticton Vees
58 GP, 20 G, 62 A, 47 PIM
Interior Conference Most Valuable Player and Top Defenceman
Defence – Malcolm Lyles, Vernon Vipers 54 GP, 8 G, 22 A, 71 PIM
Forward – Mike Hammond, Salmon Arm SilverBacks 57 GP, 39 G, 54 A, 38 PIM
Brett Hull Trophy winner
Forward – Alex Grieve, Westside Warriors 60 GP, 31 G, 47 A, 53 PIM
Forward – Scott Jacklin, Trail Smoke Eaters