London Knights put Liam Foudy forward as outstanding player nominee

Co-captain Liam Foudy is the London Knights nominee for the OHL’s most prestigious individual honour.

The Blue Jackets first-rounder was the club’s choice for the Red Tilson Trophy, which is awarded annually to the league’s most outstanding player. It is voted on by sports writers and broadcasters.

Foudy finished with 28 goals and 68 points in 45 games, ranking third on the team behind Connor McMichael (102) and defenceman Ryan Merkley (76). He was also one of the best defensive forwards and penalty killers in junior hockey this season, leading the Knights to first place in the Western Conference

The 20-year-old from Scarborough also played two NHL games in February as an emergency callup and recorded his first big league assist.

“It talks to his character and how he is with his teammates,” Knights associate GM Rob Simpson said. “I think everything goes into being nominated for that and he had a pretty incredible season.”

Peterborough’s Nick Robertson and Ottawa’s Marco Rossi stand out as Tilson favourites. Ex-Knight Sergey Popov, who led Owen Sound in scoring, is the Attack’s nominee.

OHL MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER NOMINEES

Red Tilson Trophy Finalists:

Barrie Colts – Tyson Foerster

Erie Otters – Maxim Golod

Flint Firebirds – Ty Dellandrea

Guelph Storm – Cam Hillis

Hamilton Bulldogs – Arthur Kaliyev

Kingston Frontenacs – Shane Wright

Kitchener Rangers – Jacob Ingham

London Knights – Liam Foudy

Mississauga Steelheads – Cole Schwindt

Niagara IceDogs – Ivan Lodnia

North Bay Battalion – Luke Moncada

Oshawa Generals – Philip Tomasino

Ottawa 67’s – Marco Rossi

Owen Sound Attack – Sergey Popov

Peterborough Petes – Nick Robertson

Saginaw Spirit – Cole Perfetti

Sarnia Sting – Sean Josling

Soo Greyhounds – Rory Kerins

Sudbury Wolves – Quinton Byfield