Tanner Ferguson of the Sarnia Legionnaires picked up two honours last night at the annual Western Ontario Hockey Conference awards banquet.

The 16-year-old was named the league's 'Rookie Defenceman of the Year' and was also selected for the novice all-star team.

Ferguson, who has been drafted by the Owen Sound Attack of the OHL, had two goals and 14 assists in 49 contests.

Other awards included:

• Rookie of the year – Seth Griffith of the St. Marys Lincolns, who also won the award for most points by a novice player.

• Mike Ostropolec was named the loop's Player of the Year.

• Sportsmanship (and outstanding ability) – Adam McKee of the London Nationals.

• Top scorer – Adam McKee of the Nats.

• Defensive forward – Andrew McCombe of the Strathroy Rockets.

• Top defenceman – Dave Sharpe, LaSalle Vipers.

• Lowest goals against – Nationals netminders Mike Coulter and Taylor Edwards.

• Coaching staff of the year – Strathroy Rockets.

Also of note to local Jr. 'B' hockey fans was the fact that Sarnia native Chris Rocca, a left-winger with the St. Thomas Stars was named to the first all-star team. Former Legionnaire defenceman Josh Cornelissen was named to the first all-star squad as well.