Mateiko named Sea Dogs' MVP

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Eriks Mateiko was the big winner at the 2024 Saint John Sea Dogs Awards Banquet, which was held Tuesday evening.

Mateiko was, unsurprisingly, named the team's most valuable player along with picking up the awards for top scorer, team player and top defensive award.

Overage goaltender Patrick Leaver, meanwhile, won two awards, taking home the three stars and players choice trophies.

Here's the full list of winners:

Top Scorer: Eriks Mateiko

Rookie of the Year: Justin Robinson

Community Service: Nico Laforge

Three Stars: Patrick Leaver

Players Choice: Patrick Leaver

Academic Award: Jacob Beaulieu

Team Player: Eriks Mateiko

Fan Choice Award: Drew Elliott

Top Defensive Forward: Eriks Mateiko

Most Improved Player: Benjamin Amyot

Top Defenseman: Nate Tivey

Most Valuable Player: Eriks Mateiko

Mateiko only took home one award at last year's event: most improved player. Mateiko and Nico Laforge are the only winners from last year's awards still with the team.

The Sea Dogs are back in action on Thursday when they host the Acadie-Bathurst Titan at 7 p.m.