Brayden Watts of the Allen Americans is the recipient of the ECHL Sportsmanship Award for 2025-26 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members. 
 
The award is presented annually to the player who is judged to have exhibited the best sportsmanship combined with a high standard of playing ability. 
 
Watts, a Bakersfield native, is tied for second in the ECHL with 49 assists and tied for third with 73 points while being assessed just 10 penalty minutes in 69 games this season. The sixth-year pro has set career-highs this season in goals, assists and points.

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— ECHL Staff

(April 18, 2026)