Leadership and consistency.
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Outside a team-high 56-points this season, that's what Sammy Banga has provided the finals-bound Newcastle Northstars so far during this Australian Ice Hockey League season.
It's little wonder why the Canadian import received most valuable player at the club's presentation on Wednesday night.
"It's not just the points, he provides leadership and consistency," Northstars coach John Kennedy jnr told the Newcastle Herald.
"He's provided it ever since he's come back and he's definitely been our MVP throughout the year."
Banga, who returned to Hunter Ice Skating Stadium this year after initially joining halfway through last campaign, has scored 22 goals and made 34 assists from 26 appearances in 2019.
He sits fourth for individual points across the national league.
In other Northstars awards, both goalkeepers were recognised with No.1 option Dayne Davis named the best defensive player and Charlie Smart nominated top Australian squad member.
Richie Tesarik picked up most improved and Robert Malloy most dedicated.
