MONCTON – Hockey New Brunswick held its 50th Annual General Meeting this past weekend in Moncton. The three-day event kicked off on Friday June 1st at the Crowne Plaza.
On Saturday, Hockey New Brunswick had presentations from Dr. Stephen Norris, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Sport Officer for the WinSport Winter Sport Institute; Allyson Tufts, author of “Lessons from Behind the Glass”; and Troy Ryan, Assistant Coach with the National Women’s Olympic Hockey team in 2018.
In addition to the Presentations, delegates from across New Brunswick took part in workshops and discussions on key topics related to the growth and development of Hockey New Brunswick.
Hockey New Brunswick was pleased to have Joe Drago, chairman of Hockey Canada’s Board of Directors, in attendance throughout the weekend.
A number of awards were presented at the Awards Banquet on Saturday Evening:
The HNB award winners were as follows:
· J. Charles Daigle Memorial Award David Clark
J. Charles Daigle Award was established in 1976 in memory of the late Charles Daigle to recognize individuals at the executive level. Their dedication to our sport and their ability to organize and administer have contributed greatly to the improvement of hockey in New Brunswick.
· Vance Toner Hockey Development Award Perry Kennedy
Vance Toner Hockey Development Award was established in 1995 to recognize an individual who has exemplified strong qualities as a teacher, coach and administrator not only within their community, but throughout the province of New Brunswick.
· Minor Hockey Association of the Year Western Valley Female Association
District Association/Community Club of the Year Award was established in 1992 to recognize a minor hockey association who exemplified the true spirit of minor hockey during the past season and encouraged their members to participate under the Fair Play Values.
· HNB Volunteer of the Year Shelley Hennessey
Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1995 to recognize an active volunteer in the hockey community.
· HNB Female Hockey Breakthrough Brian Arseneault
Established in 2004 to be presented annually to an individual who has assisted in the promotion of Female Hockey within the province
· HNB Initiation Award
Riverview Minor Hockey Association
Established in 2016 to recognize an active volunteer or Minor Hockey Association who has actively participated in the promotion and enhancement of the Hockey Canada Initiation Program within their community. Each Region of HNB is entitled to submit one nomination per year.
· HNB Academics Scholarship in memory of Ron Bradbury Paige Matchett
Ron Bradbury Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 to recognize the outstanding contribution of Ron Bradbury to the sport of hockey. This award is being presented to high school hockey player who demonstrates hockey skill, high academic standing with an emphasis on English and who is involved in the school or community.
· Jim Stirling Scholarship Award Katelyn Babineau-Wilson
B.F. Lorenzetti and Associates Inc. are the insurance brokers for the Canadian Hockey Association. In 1996, B.F. Lorenzetti began sponsoring a program for the CHA, which allows every Branch to present a bursary to a deserving hockey player.
· Delta/Fortis Properties Scholarship Ryan Nichol
Delta/Fortis Properties Scholarship was established in 2003 to recognize a Grade 12 student who has had hockey play a positive role in their life. The applicant must be of high academic standing and must give of their time to the community.
In other business, elections were held for the following position.
President – Todd Pye elected as President
Minor Council – Luc Martin elected as Minor Council Chair
Plans were announced for the 2019 AGM, which will be held in Saint John, N.B.
