later died as a result of the hit. Elton's number was retired and a banner was placed in the arena to honour him. The Crusaders named the team's most valuable player trophy after him. #11 Brett Pearce: In 1985, Pearce won the Crusaders' Most Improved Player award and an accident during a game the following season paralyzed him. Pearce's number was retired and a banner was placed in the arena to honour him. The Crusaders renamed the team's Most Improved Player trophy after him. See also List of ice hockey teams in Alberta References External links Sherwood Park Crusaders website Alberta Junior Hockey League website Alberta Junior Hockey League teams Sherwood Park Ice hockey clubs established in 1978 1978 establishments in Alberta