Press Release - WLA Announces Coach of the Year, Inspirational, Unsung, Sportsman & Volunteer Awards

WLA ANNOUNCES COACH OF THE YEAR, INSPIRATIONAL & UNSUNG PLAYER, AND SPORTSMANSHIP & VOLUNTEER AWARDS

COACH OF THE YEAR

Burnaby, BC – The WLA is pleased to present the 2022 Coach of the Year Award to Nanaimo Timbermen 

Head Coach, Tewanee Joseph. In Joseph’s first year as head coach, he led the Nanaimo Timbermen to a 12-6 record, giving them the third overall seed going into the 2022 playoffs.

INSPIRATIONAL & UNSUNG

Burnaby, BC – The WLA is pleased to present the Inspirational and Unsung Hero Award to both Gabe Procyk of the Maple Ridge Burrards, and Jason Jones of the New Westminster Salmonbellies. This award is given to the player judged to be valuable and inspirational, yet approaches his role quietly; the league’s “Unsung hero”.

VALUE, VOLUNTEERISM, & SPORTSMANSHIP

Burnaby, BC – Awarded annually to the player best displaying value to his team, volunteer 

assistance to minor lacrosse, and good sportsmanship, this year’s award goes to Keegan Bell, of the Langley Thunder and to John Hofseth of the Coquitlam Adanacs.

MEDIA CONTACT

Paul Dal Monte, WLA Commissioner 604-862-8683

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