Press Release
History was made Friday at the Hockey Hall of Fame as the Ontario Hockey Association presented their 2008-2009 annual awards. The winners and their families gathered for a great day where they were recognized by the Association and receive their prestigious awards at the hallowed building.
Joe Bowen, the famous Toronto Maple Leafs broadcaster was kind enough to MC the event, bringing his good humor to entertain the audience.
Award winners included:
Player of the Year
Jr. A - Jon Whitelaw Huntsville
Jr. B - Adam McKee London
Jr. C - Pete Sergeant Napanee
Jr. D - Jonathan Garbe Thamesford
SR - Darren Doherty Norwood
BJ Monro Brandon Pirri Georgetown
Top Prospect Awards
G Mathieu Cadieux Cobourg
D Nick D'Agostino St. Michaels
D Braden Birch Oakville
F Dustin Walsh Kingston
F Riley Smith St. Michaels
F Riley Sheahan St. Catharines
Coach of the Year
Ric Nattress Stoney Creek
Trainer of the Year
Sarah Norris Orillia
Officials Awards
Most Promising Korey Bannerman, Barrie
Most Improved Tim Cox, Chatham
Most Deserving Darcy Burchell, Hamilton
Most Dedicated Ray McManus, London
The OHA would like to thank Presenting Sponsor Bauer Hockey and the Hockey Hall of Fame and its staff for their hospitality.
The OHA also wishes to extend their sincere congratulations to all award winners and nominees.
(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)
Monday, June 22, 2009
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