March 29, 2009

GMHL announces 2008-09 award winners

The Greater Metro Junior Hockey League (GMHL) is pleased to announce the winners of team and individual awards for the 2008-09 regular season.

Mark Trost Award: Mitch Kriz (Elliot Lake)
An annual award ?to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest ability at the position?

Gerry St.Onge Award: Nikolajs Zurkovs (Brock)
An annual award ?to the goaltender judged to be the best at his position?

Norm Clark Award: Travis Saltz (South Muskoka)
An annual award ?to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest ability at the position"

Dan Garneau Award: Andre Leclaire (Nipissing)
An annual award ?to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the GMHL"

Garrett Hamel Award: Matt Marchese (King)

Awarded "to the player that displays the most heart towards the game."

GMHL Sportsmanship Award (formerly Stu Hurry Award): Dylan Sontag (South Muskoka)

An annual award ?to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability?

Naz Marchese Award: Chad Meagher (South Muskoka)

An annual award ?to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest ability at the position of defensive forward?

Ken Girard Award: Matt Barnhardt (Deseronto)

An annual award ?to the GMHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team?s success?

Marshall Uretsky Award: Brett Meyers (Minden)

An annual award ?to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team?

George Harrison Award: Dave Avery

Awarded to the On-Ice Official for his contributions and dedication to the league officiating staff.