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Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
Drew O'Connor has been awarded the 2025-26 Fred J. Hume Award as the Canucks' unsung hero, voted by fans. He has achieved a career-high of 17 goals this season and has played 81 games without missing any.
Drew O'Connor has won the 2025-26Ā Fred J. Hume Award. The annual award is voted on by the fans and awarded to the team's unsung hero. The Fred J. Hume Award is named after Fred J. Hume, who was the former mayor of Vancouver and owner of the Canucks.
O'Connor is having one of the most productive seasons of his career. He has already set a new career high with 17 goals, while his 29 points rank seventh on the team. O'Connor has also played 81 games this year and is looking for his second straight season without missing a game.
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Mar 24, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor (18) during a stop in play against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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Drew O'Connor won the Fred J. Hume Award for the 2025-26 season.
Drew O'Connor has set a career-high with 17 goals and has 29 points this season.
The Fred J. Hume Award is given annually to the Canucks' unsung hero, as voted by fans, and is named after former Vancouver mayor Fred J. Hume.

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