Riverview's Coby McCarron was the league's scoring champion, while Darian MacInnis was the league's top goaltender for 2020-21

SYDNEY – The Cape Breton High School Hockey League named Glace Bay Panthers forward Jarrett Hicks as its most valuable player for the 2020-21 season.

The Panthers captain was an instrumental part of the club’s offense during the season, leading the team with 15 goals and 34 points in 18 games. He also added six goals and 12 points in six playoff games.

Meanwhile, teammate Logan Snow was named the league’s playoff most valuable player. The forward led the Panthers in scoring in the postseason with eight goals and 15 points in six games.

Coby McCarron of the Riverview Ravens was the Cape Breton High School Hockey League scoring champion, posting 16 goals and 39 points in 18 games during the 2020-21 season. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST - Jeremy Fraser

Darian MacInnis of the Panthers also took home a top individual award. He was named the top goaltender, backstopping Glace Bay to its first Highland Region championship since 2016. Goaltending statistics were not accurately reported during the season.

Darian MacInnis of the Glace Bay Panthers was named the Cape Breton High School Hockey League top goaltender for the 2020-21 season. Goaltending statistics were not accurately reported during the season. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST. - Jeremy Fraser

Riverview Ravens utility man Coby McCarron was the league’s scoring champion. McCarron, who played both forward and defence during the year, was a force to be reckoned with offensively, notching 16 goals and 39 points in 18 games.

McCarron’s teammate, Bryce MacKenzie, was given the top defenceman honours. He finished the season sixth in team scoring with five goals and 15 points in 18 games.

Rookie of the year honours were presented to Sydney Academy Wildcats defenceman Rylan Perry. In 17 games, the first-year player had a goal and three points and is expected to be a key part of the Sydney team’s defensive core moving forward.

Along with individual awards, the league also named its first and second all-star teams.

Hicks, McCarron, MacKenzie, MacInnis, Ian Jenkins (Memorial), Mitchell MacDonald (Glace Bay), and Will Lawless (Memorial) were among the first all-star team selections.

Snow, Sam MacKinnon (Riverview), Connor MacIntyre (Glace Bay), Jacob Wolodka (Sydney Academy), Ethan Murrant (Glace Bay), Mason Chapman (Memorial), and Patrick Hinchey (Riverview) were selected for the second all-star club.

Jenkins was also given the Derek Lewis Memorial Award, while Ethan MacInnis of Sydney Academy was presented with the J.K. MacNeil Memorial Award. Archer Balcom of Riverview took home the Johnny Carabin Memorial Award, while Tye Clarke of Glace Bay claimed the Edison Boutilier Memorial Award.

The Cape Breton Metros Hockey Association scholarships were given to Kent Keagan (Memorial) and Josh Turner (Sydney Academy).

The Cape Breton High School Hockey League is expected to begin its 2021-22 season in the fall.