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 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 league.
Prize: Legends Player of the Playoffs winners are awarded a $50 gift card to a SSC sponsor bar.
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
| Summer 2017 Player of the Playoffs | Bio |
|---|---|
 Richard Van Soest
Team: Beach Bums |
Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate 4's Beach Volleyball 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." |
| Spring 2017 Player of the Playoffs | Bio |
|---|---|
 Peter Petryk
Team: Individuals Team - The Empire Spikes Back |
Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate Indoor Volleyball 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 |
| Winter 2017 Player of the Playoffs | Bio |
|---|---|
 Gregory Pagdato
Team: Setting Ducks |
Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate Volleyball 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! |
| Fall 2016 Player of the Playoffs | Bio |
|---|---|
 Paula Vinnick
Team: Individuals Team - Another One Spikes the Dust |
Night/Div/Sport: Legends Tuesday Intermediate Volleyball 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! |
Honorable Mentions
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
