Kalib (Gus) Ford, FPHL Forward of The Year

Binghamton, NYThe Federal Prospects Hockey League today announces its selection for the FPHL Forward of The Year.  An annual award to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest ability at the position.  This selection is from a voting process by (2) representatives from each FPHL member club and then a verification by the FPHL League Staff.


The FPHL Congratulates Kalib (Gus) Ford of the Carolina Thunderbirds as the recipient for  2023-24 FPHL Forward of The Year.




Following a MVP season a year ago, Carolina Thunderbirds forward Gus Ford has been named the FPHL’s Forward of the Year. Across 43 games this season, Ford has netted 42 goals while picking up 46 assists, averaging 2.0 points per game. A native of Tillsonburg, Ontario, Ford has racked up 28 multi-point games, including six games with four or more points. In addition to being named Forward of the Year, Ford this season also became the first Thunderbird ever in franchise history to score 100 goals and became the franchise’s all-time leader in points.



The FPHL is a Single-A Minor Professional hockey league operating in its 14th season during 2023-24