July 15, 2015
Jon Adams Award
The annual GMHL award to the 'Best Defensive Forward' has been renamed to the Jon Adams award.
Formerly named after an original team member of the GMHL, Naz Marchese -- Naz has approached the league to have his legacy named after Jon following the events which took place in early July. Jon played parts of two seasons representing Naz's organization, the King Wild.
Jon spent his three seasons of junior hockey in the GMHL, first as a member of the King Wild for one and a half seasons before being traded to the South Muskoka Shield where he finished his junior career. Adams played 144 junior games registering 167 points. Following the GMHL, Jon played professionally in Sweden and England.
All current and former members, staff and associates of the GMHL, South Muskoka Shield and King Wild are deeply saddened by the news of Jon's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jon. Jon was a Son, Brother and friend to many -- below you will find a video from the Blackburn Hawks honoring Jon's memory: