Ty Jones carried a young Saanich Braves team to within one goal of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League final. For his efforts he was awarded the Jamie Benn Trophy as the leagueB次元官网网址檚 most valuable player.

The delayed awards were finally released on June 7.

The MVP was one of two trophies for Jones. The 19-year-old Braves captain  also tied Victoria Cougars forward Steven Axford with 75 points for the Doug Morton Trophy as the leagueB次元官网网址檚 top scorer.

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ItB次元官网网址檚 hard to argue with the effect Jones had on the BravesB次元官网网址� youth and inexperience, and how important he was down the stretch, the coach said.

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Even more exciting than Jones winning MVP is his return for the 2012-13 season as a 20-year-old, leaving an NCAA Div. 3 offer on the table.

The Braves will likely lose Sam McMullen and Sean McBride to junior A, and Jack Palmer to the Western LeagueB次元官网网址檚 Brandon Wheat Kings. Palmer won the Larry Lamoureaux rookie of the year award.

The Cyclone Taylor Cup finalist Cougars earned a lionsB次元官网网址� share of the awards for its exceptional season with just six losses in 42 games. Evan Roch won goaltender of the year award, captain Brody Coulter won the top forward award, and Mark Van Helvoirt won coach of the year for his role in leading the Cougars to a franchise-best 36 wins.

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