Canadian clubs sweep statistical awards in first set of 2001 W-1 Season Awards

W-1 Awards announced today for the statistical champions and the All-League Team

Point and Goal scoring Champion

Tina Blaskovic                Toronto Inferno               33 points              15 goal

Tina Blaskovic has been the club's leading scoring each season of Toronto Inferno's three-year history and has steadily moved up the league rankings in scoring each year. She claimed the top spot in points and goals this season after finishing eighth in 1999.

Assist Leader

Robyn Brady Toronto Inferno               8 assist

A trio of Inferno players finished as the top three in the league in assists in 2001. Edging out teammates Maggie Mason (seven assists) and Jane Lea (six assists) was midfielder Robyn Brady. The first-year 21-year-old is currently attending Illinois University.

Goals-against Average Champion

Michelle Gademans      Vancouver Breakers     0.50 GAA

Vancouver's Michelle Gademans claimed the GAA title giving up four goals in eight games. The Langley College graduate recorded a 2-0 shutout against the Portland Rain in her first game on May 26.

All League Team for the W-1 2001 season

Position              

G              Angela Harrison              Boston Renegades

D              Josha Krueger                   Boston Renegades

D              Gina Prinzevalli               Long Island Lady Riders

D              Janine Willis                      Toronto Inferno

M             Jen Carlson                         Long Island Lady Rider s

M             Hege Lauvik                       Springfield Sirens

M             Alexa Borisjuk                    Boston Renegades              

M             Andrea Neil                        Vancouver

F               Tina Blaskovic                 Toronto Inferno

F               Noelle Meeke                    New York Magic

F               Christie Welsh                    Hampton Roads Piranhas               

Other

The remaining awards will be presented on Thursday at the W-1 Championship Banquet in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Rookie of the Year

Defender of the Year

Goalkeeper of the Year

Coach of the Year

Most Valuable Player