Selkirk's Edwards named Playoff MVP, one of four Saints on All-Star team

Selkirk College forward Ryan Edwards has been named the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League's 2015 Playoff MVP after he led the Saints to their third consecutive league championship.

Edwards was at the centre of Selkirk's offensive attack in series sweeps over the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser, scoring six goals in four games -- including three game-winners.

The rookie winger made his presence known in his very first BCIHL playoff contest, tipping home a point shot in overtime to give Selkirk a 1-0 series lead on the Vikes.

In Game 1 of the BCIHL Finals, his hat trick accounted for all of the Saints' offence in a 3-1 victory over SFU, while his late second period marker in Game 2 also held as the winner.

"Ryan was a key member of our team all season and he played his best hockey when the games counted most," says Saints head coach Alex Evin. "He established himself as our MVP over the second half and he stepped up and scored the big goal whenever we needed it."

Edwards' six tallies tied a BCIHL record for goals in a single postseason matching former SFU star Jaime Laprise, who set the mark in 2009.

The 2015 BCIHL Playoff All-Star team was also announced Wednesday, with Edwards joining Selkirk College teammates Logan Proulx, Stefan Gonzales and James Prigione along with SFU's Adam Callegari and Jared Eng.


2015 BCIHL Playoff All-Star Team:

Forwards: Adam Callegari (SFU), Ryan Edwards (Selkirk College) and Logan Proulx (Selkirk College).

Defencemen: Jared Eng (SFU) and Stefan Gonzales (Selkirk College).

Goaltender: James Prigione (Selkirk College).