Apr 21, 2018, 9:33 am
LDMHA hands out annual awards
Reprinted with permission from the Bridge River-Lillooet News
The annual awards nights for the Lillooet District Minor Hockey Association took place on Apr. 4 and 5.
The events were hosted by LDMHA president Bain Gair and honoured the teams, players, coaches, referees and managers.
Special recognition was given to the group of players, including Kiya John, Keenan Warhurst, Shayne Humble, Reed Holt, Cody Jordan, Brooklyn Watkinson and Carson Graham, who participated as coaching assistants to the young Initiation and Tykes teams.
Notable awards from the evening were the Jim Fraser Memorial Award presented to Midget goalie Ashton Vinnie; Referees of the Year Awards for Tom Spencer and Mark Watson; Coach of the Year was awarded to Jeff Harrison; and Roxanne Weber was recognized as Manager of the Year.
Finally, Ray James received the Dewey McLellan and Marie Haughton Memorial Fan of the Year Award.
Individual player awards were presented by each teams’ coaches.
Midget Female Pistons:
Most Valuable: Jessica Engelbrecht, Callie Harder; Most Improved: Chanvre Oleman; Most Heart: Sheridan Kelly, Kayla Poppy; Most Sportsmanlike: Clarice Poppy; Most Dedicated: Telsa Menhinick; Citizenship: Ayden Harrison, Colby Hangle
Midget Pistons:
Most Dedicated: Sheridan Kelly, Bryn Hansen. Most Valuable: Ashton Vinnie, Everett Rasmussen; Most Heart: Curtis Illidge, Tyler Adolph, Kayden Aleck, Michael Haughton, Parker Menhinick, Myles Casper.
Bantam Pistons:
Most Valuable: Sirrus Adolph; Most Improved: Emma Sneep; Most Heart: Owen Harrison, Matisan Kelly; Most Sportsmanlike: Bohden Butcher; Most Dedicated: Kiya John
Peewee Pistons:
Most Valuable: Tyson Adolph; Most Improved: Mason Buller; Most Heart: Lakeisha Jacob; Most Sportsmanlike: Abby Wolfe; Most Dedicated: Buddy Scotchman, Skyler Scotchman; Citizenship: Shayne Adolph-Humble
Registration for the 2018-2019 season will be online again this year. LDMHA will be hosting a Registration Night in the coming weeks to help families navigate the process. More information can be found on the LDMHA website.
