Hoffman Finishes 6th In Calder Voting

Former Sea Dogs forward Mike Hoffman finished sixth in the NHL's Calder Trophy voting. The award is presented annually to the league's rookie of the year.

Amongst the votes Hoffman received was one second place vote.

Calder voting very close. pic.twitter.com/oi8NnRJHNS

— James Mirtle (@mirtle) June 25, 2015

Hoffman played with Saint John during the 2009-10 season.

This past season was a breakout year for the 25-year-old, recording 27 goals and 21 assists in 79 games with the Ottawa Senators.

Meanwhile, former Sea Dogs head coach Gerard Gallant placed 11th in the NHL’s Jack Adams Award voting. The award is presented annually to the league’s coach of the year.

Gallant received a first and third place vote.

Jack Adams voting... wasn't close. pic.twitter.com/oShcfuHJsk

— James Mirtle (@mirtle) June 24, 2015

Gallant, who coached the Sea Dogs from 2009-2012, won the CHL coach of the year award in 2010 and 2011.

This was Gallant’s first year with the Panthers after two seasons working as an assistant with the Montreal Canadiens.

Photo: Senators website