PLYMOUTH, Mich. -- Plymouth Whalers general manager Mike Vellucci was named Ontario Hockey League executive of the year on Monday. Vellucci, who also serves as the teams president, governor and head coach, was named OHL coach of the year earlier this spring. He guided the Whalers to their 12th West Division title in franchise history with a 42-17-9 record for 93 points. "I believe Mike is very deserving of this award. I am very proud of him," Whalers owner Peter Karmanos Jr. said in a release. "As good of a coach as Mike is he is an even better business executive. Being able to perform both jobs is something that is very difficult. "I believe Mikes ability to excel at both jobs and perform in an outstanding fashion is something that is very impressive, unique, and truly sets him apart. To win both coach of the year and executive of the year is quite an accomplishment." The executive of the year award is selected by the OHLs Executive Council. It is presented annually to the executive whose team demonstrates success both on the ice and at the administration level through excellent organization and franchise success. Vellucci will be formally presented with his awards Tuesday at a league ceremony in Toronto. Also Monday, the Whalers traded goaltender Matt Mahalak to the Kingston Frontenacs for a pair of third-round draft picks. Derek Grant Jersey . - After leading the Saints to a fourth playoff appearance in five seasons, Drew Brees expressed confidence in the direction of his team and, perhaps more importantly, showed a willingness to listen to contract proposals if the team needs his help getting under the NFLs salary cap. Jakob Silfverberg Jersey . Wall made the comment in a speech to a Regina business crowd that included Lesnar. The U.S. wrestler and retired mixed martial artist says he was visiting his brothers farm in Saskatchewan and decided he wanted to hear what the premier had to say. http://www.cheapducksjerseyschina.com/ondrej-kase-jersey/ . -- Catcher Brett Hayes has agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. Rickard Rakell Jersey . The team says the Spain international has a muscle pull in his right leg. Barcelona hosts third-division side Cartagena in the return leg of their round-of-32 tie after winning their first meeting 4-1. Andrew Cogliano Jersey . LOUIS -- The New Orleans Saints looked like a team playing out the string. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Devlin Hodges threw four touchdown passes and Samford withstood a Wofford comeback bid to escape with a 28-26 win on Saturday.Woffords Lorenzo Long scored his second rushing touchdown of the day with 3:24 left to make it a two-point game, but the conversion attempt was intercepted by Brandon Goodson to preserve the lead.Hodges found Emmanuel Obajimi on a 13-yard scoring strike with 5:05 to go to cap a nine-play, 74-yard drive to give Samford (3-1, 1-1 Southern Conference) its cushion. Hodges finished 28 of 32 for 315 yards.Thhe Bulldogs built a 21-10 lead midway through the second quarter on Hodges second touchdown pass of the day to Karel Hamilton -- covering 51 yards.dddddddddddd.Wofford (3-2, 1-1) then marched on a 15-play, 59-yard drive on the next possession, culminating with Longs 1-yard touchdown plunge, and trailed 21-17 at intermission. The Terriers added a 34-yard field goal by David Marvin in the third quarter to pull to 21-20. ' ' '