The Legends Player of the Playoffs program is all about recognizing players who display great sportsmanship and positive spirit during their playoff games. This is a prize that is unique to our Legends 35+leagues.

How it works: At the conclusion of each playoff game, each team nominates a player on the opposing team who displayed great sportsmanship and had a positive attitude throughout their match. All nominated players are entered into a draw and one lucky winner is chosen as the Legends Player of the Playoffs for each Legends 35+ league.

Prize: Legends Player of the Playoffs winners are awarded a $50 gift card to the ESSC.

Thanks to all our Legends Player of the Playoff winners for displaying great sportsmanship even during the most intense games of the season!

Player of the Playoffs

Beach Volleyball - Summer 2017 Floor Hockey - Summer 2017
Richard Van Soest
Team: Beach Bums

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate 4's Beach Volleyball
Nominated by: Suns Out Guns Out + Block Party

Experience in the Legends League:

Richard has played with the ESSC for 9 seasons, 2 of which have been in our Legends league. He has the following to say about his experience: "I chose to play Legends Coed 4s beach volleyball because I love playing outside on sand courts; it's the best way to enjoy the great summer weather in Edmonton. Coed Fours works well because I could play with my girlfriend and my brother and sister-in-law. Fun with Fitness is an important part of my life and I like playing with friends and family."

Orlando Trulli
Team: Orlando's Magic

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Thursday Recreational Floor Hockey
Nominated by: GC - Shirley Gaudin

Experience in the Legends League:

Orlando has played with the ESSC for 29 seasons, 2 of which have been in our Legends league. He has the following to say about his experience: "My name is Orlando Trulli and I play for Orlando's Magic in Legends League. The appeal of Legends for me was the comraderie amongst the teams and fun first attitude. The best part about Legends League is the people...it's always guaranteed to be a fun and competitive game without being overly aggressive."

Indoor Volleyball - Spring 2017 Floor Hockey - Spring 2017
The Man The Myth The Legend
Peter Petryk
Team: Individuals Team - The Empire Spikes Back

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate Indoor Volleyball
Nominated by: Sand Sharks

Experience in the Legends League:

I've been playing indoor volleyball with the ESSC for 4 years now and this was my first season in the Legends League. I found the teams more evenly matched, with a greater skill level. I had a great time this season with some hard fought games and would definitely join this league again.

Jeff Grimson
Team: The Healthy Scratches

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Thursday Recreational Floor Hockey
Nominated by: Geri-Hat-Tricks

Experience in the Legends League:

It has been my pleasure to be able to play in the Old Farts league (since its inception).  It is tiring for us old men to chase those young whipper snappers around.  Mind you, I didn't have that problem playing goal and all, but I digress.  The chance to play with like-minded players and the ability to share stories of various geriatric issues has been a true blessing.

 

Indoor Volleyball - Winter 2017 Floor Hockey - Winter 2017
Gregory Pagdato
Team: Setting Ducks

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate Volleyball
Nominated by: Sand Sharks

Experience in the Legends League:

Being someone who enjoys team sports and values teamwork, I couldn't say no when I was fortunate enough to be asked to play on a team full of awesome men and women. They are all players of the playoffs in my perspective and I am grateful to have played alongside them all. The close games, great rallies, and positive energy through competition was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you to all the players we have gotten to meet and play against and a special thanks to the ESSC Legends League organizers for all your hard work and dedication! Cheers!

Carolina Diaz
Team: The Healthy Scratches

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Thursday Recreational Floor Hockey
Nominated by: Individuals Team - One Timers

Experience in the Legends League:

I joined the ESSC for the first time in September and became a member of the rookie group on Facebook. A picture popped up of one of my friends with their Floor Hockey team and I thought it looked like it'd be fun! Immediately thereafter, I asked my friend all about it and I was on a mission. I started texting all my friends to see who would be interested in playing Floor Hockey on a 35+ team on Thursday nights.
I was able to put a team together for the Winter season and we had so much fun that we've decided to play in the Spring as well. The Legends league is super friendly so new players to the game, like myself, can still have a lot of fun!

 

Indoor Volleyball - Fall 2016 Floor Hockey - Fall 2016
Paula Vinnick
Team: Individuals Team - Another One Spikes the Dust

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate Volleyball
Nominated by: Individuals Team - Block You Like a Hurricane

Experience in the Legends League:

I chose to be in the Legends league because I wanted to play with people closer to my age and ability. I was lucky to be put on a team with individuals who were awesome to play with and in turn, we registered as a team for the Winter season. I loved playing against all the teams in the Fall Legends league because we were all a bit older and were really there to have fun - and most didn't care if we won or lost!

Chandelle Riley
Team: Individuals Team - Summit Series 1972

Night/Div/Sport: Legends Thursday Recreational Floor Hockey
Nominated by: Individuals Team - Eberle Hills 90210

Experience in the Legends League:

I first started playing in the ESSC in the Summer of 2009. Floor Hockey is definitely my favorite ESSC sport. I really enjoyed playing Floor Hockey in the ESSC Legends League as it's a great way to stay active and meet new people.

 

Honorable Mentions

The following players were also nominated by their peers for displaying excellent spirit and sportsmanship during their Legends Floor Hockey playoff matches:

Summer 2017: Philip Conley, Tom Naletilic, Phil Wilox

Spring 2017: Kirk Herrick (x2), Dan Quenneville, Norm Ho, Phil Wilox, Delphine Tremblay-Charlesbois, Michelle Ryan-Thompson, Ann Evans, Carolina Diaz, Scott Vatcher, Jil Tanguay, Robert Wall, Jason Porter, Joseph Khoury, Jen Davidson, Evan Ewanchuk, Christian Tremblay, Jason Attwood

Winter 2017: Trevor Preece, Jason Attwood, Melissa Loiselle, Chantal Landry, Jeff Grimson, Alanna Gardner, Leif Hovdestad, Karen Chan (x2), Bob Rundle, Mike Burrell, Marcia Hewitt-Fisher, Paul Clark, Clinton Johns, Mitch Hansen, Nick Pioidis, Mike Urness, Viktor Vila, Chris Kulchisky

Fall 2016: Ike Edeogu, Alim Sumar, Jason Attwood, Alesha (Geri-Hat-Tricks), Kevin Schaffler, Kaley Hansen, Karine Plouffe, Doug Fleetwood, Marty Berezan, Ryan (Geri-Hat-Tricks), Wayne Fournier, Sarah Christie, Dan Quenneville, Bob Rundle

The following players were also nominated by their peers for displaying excellent spirit and sportsmanship during their Legends Volleyball playoff matches:

Summer 2017: Ben Bourie, Gabe Lee, Craig Turner, Charlie Ahorro, Evelynb rydon, Rayanne Hillier, Megan Parss, Chris Lim, Kathryn Jamieson-Lega

Spring 2017: Evelyn Brydon, Trevor Rozell (x2), Noel Venance, Lisa Yung, Suzanne Green, Kerry Wiebe, Danika Kowpak, Cathy Hys, Gerry Wilson (x2), Diane Allison, Dawn Companion, Jonathon Cote, Darren Caul, Zong Lee, Julie Harvey, Gordon Chow, Patty Chartrand, Kevin Lyle, Matt Shelton, Maria Cramer

Winter 2017: Suzanne Green, Ian Tonks, Mike Cooper (x2), Lynn Ryan, Dave Stenzel, Darren Caul (x2), Trevor Roszell, Michael Payne, Grace Ferenc, Kinga Peczek, Felix Chow, Ronald Suen, Linda Freeman, Geoffrey Mudaliar, Joan Evans (x2), Brianna Stewart (x2), Gina Boucher, Krishneil Kumar

Fall 2016: Ronald Suen, Rob Hough, Lawrence Aimoe, Kerry Wiebe, Raymond Lee, Darren Caul, Trevor Roszell, Heather Badger, Alan L, Evelyn Brydon, Leila Zuniga, Jeff Allsopp, Charnelle Fulcher, Cindy Brinkman, Gregory Pagdato, Kelvin Hanson