Portland, ME – It’s that time of the year and the ballots have been collected and tallied, and it’s time to start announcing the winners for the annual awards in the AHL.

It’s starting off strong for the Portland Pirates as forward Tyler Ennis has been named to the AHL All-Rookie Team for 2009-’10.

Ennis, 21, is currently with the Buffalo Sabres where he’s scored one goal, two assists in three games. He’s been one of the top forwards with Portland all season long where he’s scored 23 goals, 42 assists for 65 points in 69 games.

Ennis was named to the AHL All-Star Classic held in Portland where he won the All-Star MVP award, scoring a goal and two assists.

Ennis has also been a key part of the Pirates power play resurgence, scoring 30 points (9g, 21a) as the Pirates currently have the fourth best power play in the AHL.

The All-Rookie Team was voted on by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 29 cities.

2009-10 AHL All-Rookie Team

Goaltender: Alex Stalock, Worcester Sharks (56gp, 37-16-2, 2.63gaa, .908sv%, 3so)
Defenseman: John Carlson, Hershey Bears (48gp, 4+35=39pts., +37)
Defenseman: P.K. Subban, Hamilton Bulldogs (71gp, 18+34=52pts., +43)
Forward: Logan Couture, Worcester Sharks (42gp, 20+33=53pts.)
Forward: Lars Eller, Peoria Rivermen (66gp, 16+37=53pts.)
Forward: Tyler Ennis, Portland Pirates (69gp, 23+42=65pts.)