November 3, 2004
OUA ANNOUNCES MEN'S SOCCER ALL-STARS
With the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Men's Soccer Championship set for this upcoming weekend at The University of Western Ontario, the league is pleased to announce the 2004 all-stars and major award winners as selected by the coaches.
Last year's OUA Rookie of the Year, Rafael Moniz from Brock University added to his league accolades as he was named the North/South Player of the Year. The second-year midfielder has helped lead the seventh Badgers to a 5-1-4 record on the season as they head into this weekend's Final Four. From the host Western Mustangs, defender Paul Speakman was honoured as the OUA East/West Player of the Year. The two-time OUA all-star helped engineer a tough Mustang defence that allowed just six goals against all season.
Leading the OUA in scoring, rookie Timothy Khaemba from the Carleton University received OUA East/West Rookie of the Year honours. Khaemba scored eight goals in the 10 regular season games on the Ravens successful 8-2-0 regular season record.
From the North/South division Michael Bianchi from the York University Lions was recognized as the Rookie of the Year for his interdivision. Bianchi helped lead the Lions to an impressive 4-2-4 record.
Repeat recipients John Vidovich of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and Rock Basacco from the Western Mustangs both earned OUA Coach of the Year honours for their respective interdivision. Vidovich repeats his award he took home last year, while Basacco was named for the third time in his career.
MAJOR AWARDS
NORTH / SOUTH DIVISION
Player of the Year - Rafael Moniz (Brock)
Rookie of the Year - Michael Bianchi (York)
Coach of the Year - John Vidovich (Toronto)
EAST / WEST DIVISION
Player of the Year - Paul Speakman (Western)
Rookie of the Year - Timothy Khaemba (Carleton)
Coach of the Year - Rock Basacco (Western
NORTH / SOUTH DIVISION
FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
Goal Matthew Balkanloo (York) Chris Cutaia (Brock)
Defender Paul Curcio (York) George Davis (Toronto)
Mark Bennett (Brock) Jeff Collins (Laurentian)
Jamie Fairweather (Guelph) Faiz Karim (Toronto)
Marco Peters (Brock) Michael Bianchi (York)
Midfield Rafael Moniz (Brock) Ferdinando Serpe (Guelph)
Mike Bialy (Toronto) Pedram Eynolhagh (Ryerson)
Giuseppe Politi (Laurentian) Stephen Soutar (Laurentian)
Erind Hametaj (Brock) Brook Azezew (Ryerson)
Striker Sean Myers (Toronto) Radu Melnic (Ryerson)
Joe Jesseau (Laurentian) Shane Kerrigan (Brock)
EAST / WEST DIVISION
FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
Goal Julien Paquin (Carleton) *
Haidar Al-Shaibani (Western) *
Defender Paul Speakman (Western) Peter Reiff (Queen's)
Jason Lyall (Laurier) Adam Legg (Western)
Drew Dailey (Carleton) Mike Rose (Windsor)* Steven Flatt (Waterloo) Kevin Thompson (Queen's)*
Midfield Jason Carellas (Western) Jason Irwin (Windsor)
Eduardo Macedo (Queen's) Luke Corey (Queen's)
Wiel Abunafessa (Carleton) Jeff Fiorino (Waterloo)
Genti Dervishi (Western) Daniel Toto (Laurier)
Striker Payman Charkhazin (Waterloo) Timothy Khaemba (Carleton)
Jason De Thomasis (Western) Jason Antovski (Windsor)
* - denotes a tie
Last year's OUA Rookie of the Year, Rafael Moniz from Brock University added to his league accolades as he was named the North/South Player of the Year. The second-year midfielder has helped lead the seventh Badgers to a 5-1-4 record on the season as they head into this weekend's Final Four. From the host Western Mustangs, defender Paul Speakman was honoured as the OUA East/West Player of the Year. The two-time OUA all-star helped engineer a tough Mustang defence that allowed just six goals against all season.
Leading the OUA in scoring, rookie Timothy Khaemba from the Carleton University received OUA East/West Rookie of the Year honours. Khaemba scored eight goals in the 10 regular season games on the Ravens successful 8-2-0 regular season record.
From the North/South division Michael Bianchi from the York University Lions was recognized as the Rookie of the Year for his interdivision. Bianchi helped lead the Lions to an impressive 4-2-4 record.
Repeat recipients John Vidovich of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and Rock Basacco from the Western Mustangs both earned OUA Coach of the Year honours for their respective interdivision. Vidovich repeats his award he took home last year, while Basacco was named for the third time in his career.
MAJOR AWARDS
NORTH / SOUTH DIVISION
Player of the Year - Rafael Moniz (Brock)
Rookie of the Year - Michael Bianchi (York)
Coach of the Year - John Vidovich (Toronto)
EAST / WEST DIVISION
Player of the Year - Paul Speakman (Western)
Rookie of the Year - Timothy Khaemba (Carleton)
Coach of the Year - Rock Basacco (Western
NORTH / SOUTH DIVISION
FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
Goal Matthew Balkanloo (York) Chris Cutaia (Brock)
Defender Paul Curcio (York) George Davis (Toronto)
Mark Bennett (Brock) Jeff Collins (Laurentian)
Jamie Fairweather (Guelph) Faiz Karim (Toronto)
Marco Peters (Brock) Michael Bianchi (York)
Midfield Rafael Moniz (Brock) Ferdinando Serpe (Guelph)
Mike Bialy (Toronto) Pedram Eynolhagh (Ryerson)
Giuseppe Politi (Laurentian) Stephen Soutar (Laurentian)
Erind Hametaj (Brock) Brook Azezew (Ryerson)
Striker Sean Myers (Toronto) Radu Melnic (Ryerson)
Joe Jesseau (Laurentian) Shane Kerrigan (Brock)
EAST / WEST DIVISION
FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
Goal Julien Paquin (Carleton) *
Haidar Al-Shaibani (Western) *
Defender Paul Speakman (Western) Peter Reiff (Queen's)
Jason Lyall (Laurier) Adam Legg (Western)
Drew Dailey (Carleton) Mike Rose (Windsor)* Steven Flatt (Waterloo) Kevin Thompson (Queen's)*
Midfield Jason Carellas (Western) Jason Irwin (Windsor)
Eduardo Macedo (Queen's) Luke Corey (Queen's)
Wiel Abunafessa (Carleton) Jeff Fiorino (Waterloo)
Genti Dervishi (Western) Daniel Toto (Laurier)
Striker Payman Charkhazin (Waterloo) Timothy Khaemba (Carleton)
Jason De Thomasis (Western) Jason Antovski (Windsor)
* - denotes a tie
