Bresowar named Cape Breton Midget 'A' Hockey League MVP and scoring champion

Bresowar named Cape Breton Midget 'A' Hockey League MVP and scoring champion

By Jeremy Fraser
March 27, 2015

Logan Bresowar's impressive rookie season in the Cape Breton Midget 'A' Hockey League didn't just catch the eye of his coach Jim "Fred" Head, but also fellow coaches in the league.

Bresowar was named the league's most valuable player during the annual awards banquet at the Baddeck Community Hall last Friday.

He was thrilled to receive the award, said Bresowar.

"It's a great award to win and especially in my rookie season."

Despite his success this season, the son of Wayne and Elaine Bresowar wasn't expecting to hear his name being announced for the award.

"I was a little surprised. I had a great season and with the help of my teammates, it made it a bit easier."

Head, Sharks head coach, thought Bresowar earned the MVP honours.

"He led the league in goals and assists this year. Logan truly had an outstanding season."

Bresowar was not only named the MVP, but also crowned the league's scoring champion. During his first season with the Midget 'A' Sharks, the 15-year-old recorded 35 goals and 20 assists for 55 points in 25 games.

In order for Bresowar to capture the scoring title, it came down to the final game of the regular season between New Waterford and the Cape Breton West Screaming Eagles on March 11 in Baddeck.

Screaming Eagles forward Cody Hinkley and Bresowar were neck and neck in points heading into the final game, but Bresowar was able to hold off Hinkley, beating him by one point to claim the league's scoring title.

He couldn't believe it when he realized he had won the title.

"I was pretty excited when the buzzer went and I was on top."

Head said the final game was interesting to watch with the points race being so close.

"Logan came down to a hard fought battle with (Cody) Hinkley, but he was able to maintain the points lead, and capture the scoring title."

Bresowar said he gives credit to his teammates for his success this season.

"My teammates helped give me the best opportunities to score when I had the chance.

"It was a year I was looking forward to so I could play with my brother (Brandon) one last time."

Meanwhile, Bresowar was not the only Sharks player given an award at the banquet.

Rookie goaltender Mitchel MacNeil was given the team's coaches award.

"I'd like to thank my coaches for giving me the award." said MacNeil.

He was surprised and happy to receive the award, he said.

"There could have been at least seven or eight dedicated players who deserved the award."

In 14 regular season games in goal for Sharks, MacNeil posted a record of eight wins, four losses and two ties.

Overall, he thought he had a pretty good season.

"I was pretty impressed with my rookie season. I could have did a bit better with my GAA (goals-against-average) but overall it was a good season."

A pair of New Waterford players were also named to the league's all-star teams.

Robbie MacKinnon was named to the first all-star team. In his final season with the Sharks, he finished four overall in league scoring with 24 goals and 20 assists in 25 games.

Drew Baxter was named to the second all-star team. In 25 games, the rookie defenceman recorded three goals and eight assists.

The Midget 'A' Sharks wrapped up their season by participating in the Cape Breton Cup tournament in Baddeck last weekend.