Walleye forward Tyson Spink was named the ECHL's Rookie of the Year today.
Spink, a left winger, led ECHL rookies with 33 goals and in game-winning goals with nine. The 24-year-old finished third among rookies with 75 points.
The native of Williamstown, Ont. was fourth among first-year players with 19 power-play points. He also ranked fifth in assists (42), power-play goals (9), and shots on goal (190).
Tyson Spink's linemate and brother Tylor Spink finished second in the voting for rookie of the year.
The award is presented annually to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the ECHL as determined in a vote of coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media members.
Both Spink brothers were named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team last week. Tylor Spink finished the regular season with 76 points. Tylor ranked first among ECHL first-year players in assists with 48 and scored the fourth most goals (28).
The 24-year-olds spent the previous four seasons at Colgate University. They both made their pro debuts at the end of last season with the Walleye.
Walleye forward Tyler Barnes won the award at the end of the 2014-15 season.
Toledo won the Brabham Cup for posting the best regular-season record (51-17-4). The Walleye open the Kelly Cup playoffs on Friday when they host Kalamazoo in Game 1 of the Central Division semifinals.
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First Published April 10, 2017, 7:29 p.m.
