The votes are in!  Here are the winners of the monthly NHL Bleacher Report Awards for January 2009!

But, for now, let’s all bask in the glory of a million ties that we encountered this month.  Congratulations to all the winners!! You will receive your signed, authentic Alan Bass mouthguard in the next few lifetimes.

PS- If there is no honorable mention next to the winners, that means that the rest of the nominations only got one vote.

Most Consistent Writer: Matt Eichel (Honorable Mention, Derek Harmsworth)

Most Comical Writer: Matthew Bleiberg and Daniel Arouchian

Most Controversial Writer: Pete Toth

Best Series: If they weren't jocks, by Toth

Up and Coming: None (no one received more than one vote)

Best Editor:  Melissa H

Most Intelligent Writer: Bryan Thiel (Honorable Mention, Miah D)

Funniest Article: Five Ways to Spruce Up the NHL Superskills Competition, by Matthew Bleiberg

Most Controversial Article: (None received more than one vote)

Best Article: Why Winnipeg Jets Fans Won't Let Go, by Matt Eichel

Best Writer: Bryan Thiel (Honorable Mention, Matt Eichel)