KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Ice Bears defenseman Jason Price was named a Southern Professional Hockey League Defenseman of the Year by league representatives on Tuesday.
It was the first time he won the award. He was the runner-up for the award in 2016.
He is the fifth Ice Bears player to be SPHL Defenseman of the Year Price is the second Ice Bear in a row to earn the honors after Kenton Helgesen won it last year.
“It means a lot. A whole great deal,” Price said in a statement. “I put a lot into this year to try to have a good season. It’s special as a player. You strive to be the best out there and be everything you can be for your team and I felt I did a pretty good job of accomplishing that this year.”
Price scored 11 goals for Knoxville with 35 assists. His career-high 46 points this season was tied for the league lead among defensemen.