|
Northern Ontario Hockey Association 110 Lakeshore Dr. , North Bay Ontario P1A 2A8 Tel: (705) 474-8851 Fax: (705) 474-6019 E-Mail: noha@noha.on.ca |
REGULATION NUMBER SIXTEENAWARDSR.16.1 LIFE MEMBERSHIP A life membership is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the NOHA, and is awarded only for very distinctive services to NOHA. Nominations for life memberships must be forwarded to the Executive Director, in writing, thirty days prior to the Annual General Meeting, with the approval of at least five members of the Board of Directors on the nominating paper for each proposed life member, and shall be restricted to those who have served on the Board of Directors of the NOHA. Life members shall have the privileges of members of the Board of Directors of the NOHA, being eligible to serve on all committees in an advisory capacity, and will have voting privileges at the Annual Meetings and Annual Minor Meetings. Life members are entitled to expenses for attendance at the Annual Meetings and Annual Minor Meetings only.
NOHA LIFE MEMBERS The following gentlemen have been honoured with Life Memberships for invaluable services to hockey, together with long and faithful service in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association: A.D. CAMPBELL, Toronto, Ontario H.P. CHARLTON, North Bay, Ontario TOM FAUGHT, Sudbury, Ontario W.A. THOMPSON, North Bay, Ontario LORNE MILLER, Richmond Hill, Ontario PATRICK McCOOL, North Bay, Ontario MAX SILVERMAN, Sudbury, Ontario JAMES ASPIN, North Bay, Ontario LEO DEL VILLANO, Timmins, Ontario TERRY TALENTINO, North Bay, Ontario JAMES KELLY, North Bay, Ontario CARLO CATTARELLO, South Porcupine, Ontario DICK FARROW, New Liskeard, Ontario KEN ELLIOTT, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario JERRY HELFERTY, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario HARRY COOTT, South Porcupine, Ontario EDWARD R. PUPICH, Schumacher, Ontario JOHN GRIGNON, Garson, Ontario R.16.2 ANGUS CAMPBELL MERIT AWARD The Angus Campbell Merit Award, named after the founder of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, is an order of merit in hockey, awarded by the NOHA, to an individual for outstanding service to the game other than as a player. Such outstanding service must have been for a period of not less than ten years continuous duration. This award may be made by any person who has rendered such service to any organized hockey association or member clubs anywhere in the NOHA. The award shall be presented by the Board of Directors of the NOHA upon the recommendation of its Awards Committee. The presentation of the Angus Campbell Merit Award shall be made by the president of the NOHA, wherever possible, or by an appointee at an Annual Meeting. Nominations may be received up until March 15th of each year by the Executive Director from any properly constituted hockey team/or club within the NOHA. The Board of Directors is empowered to add such other conditions as are deemed necessary.
ANGUS CAMPBELL MERIT AWARD ANGUS CAMPBELL, Toronto, Ontario 1968 JACK WILD, Swastika, Ontario 1968 LORNE MILLER, Noranda, Quebec 1970 MAX SILVERMAN, Sudbury, Ontario 1970 LORNE DOYLE, Sudbury, Ontario 1972 ANGELO BUMBACCO, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1972 JACK THAYER, Timmins, Ontario 1973 JAMES ASPIN, North Bay, Ontario 1974 PETER PALANGIO, North Bay, Ontario 1975 CARLO CATTARELLO, Kapuskasing, Ontario 1975 JOE ROCH, Elliot Lake, Ontario 1976 CHARLES CAMSELL, Haileybury, Ontario 1977 TERRY TALENTINO, North Bay, Ontario 1977 LEO DEL VILLANO, Timmins, Ontario 1977 ED PUPICH, Schumacher, Ontario 1978 HARRY COOTT, South Porcupine, Ontario 1979 JAMES KELLY, North Bay, Ontario 1980 MIRL (RED) McCARTHY, Espanola, Ontario 1982 ED PILON, Elliot Lake, Ontario 1983 MIKE MANIA, Wawa, Ontario 1985 JIM HARBER, Walden, Ontario 1987 GARY MICHALAK, Azilda, Ontario 1988 GEORGE CARTER, Kapuskasing, Ontario 1989 TOM SINCLAIR, Kirkland Lake, Ontario 1990 CONDO PONTELLO, Timmins, Ontario 1991 JOE DRAGO, Sudbury, Ontario 1992 RAYMOND GAGNON, Azilda, Ontario 1993 BEN & DONNA GIGNAC, North Bay, Ontario 1994 KEN CREASEY, Copper Cliff, Ontario 1995 RUSS FARNEL, Falconbridge, Ontario 1996 DIANE BERGERON, Elliot Lake, Ontario 1996 RHEAL BOULANGER, North Bay, Ontario 1997 DON CHOLMONDELEY, Val Caron, Ontario 1998 ROBERT KING, Garson, Ontario 1999 GABE GUZZO, Sudbury, Ontario 2000 RICHARD LEBOUTHILLIER, Hanmer, Ontario 2001 LOU BATTOCHIO, Schumacher, Ontario 2002 MIKE ZUKE, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 2003 WAYNE EADIE, Sudbury, Ontario 2004 DON SHEPHERDSON, New Liskeard, Ontario 2005 JAYNE GRIFFITH, Wawa, Ontario 2006 JACK HYNES, Copper Cliff, Ontario 2007 COOKIE CAMPBELL, Copper Cliff, Ontario 2008 WILMUIR CAMPBELL, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 2009 R.16.3 THE KEN NEEB MEMORIAL AWARD This special achievement award will be presented to those individuals, other than athletes, who have made an outstanding contribution to minor hockey in Northern Ontario. The award was established in 1975 in memory of the late Ken Neeb, NOHA convener for the Noranda district. Ken was a great promoter of minor hockey and was one of the founding members of the Kiwanis PeeWee Hockey Tournament, held annually in Noranda during the month of February. March 15th of each year is the deadline for receipt of nominations for the Ken Neeb Special Achievement Award. All nominations should be mailed to the Executive Director at the NOHA office, and will be reviewed by the Awards Committee appointed by the President. KEN NEEB AWARD MEMORIAL WINNERS JIM PHYLLIS, New Liskeard, Ontario 1976 CARDINAL RINALDI, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1977 DAVID "DUSTY" BAKER, Schumacher, Ontario 1978 LEE RODGERS, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1979 DON SHEPHERDSON, New Liskeard, Ontario 1980 TOM McCLELLAND, Kirkland Lake, Ontario 1981 JOE THOMAS, Wawa, Ontario 1982 CHUCKER SMITH, Sudbury, Ontario 1983 DON PECORE, North Bay, Ontario 1984 FLORIAN CLOUTIER, Iroquois Falls, Ontario 1985 ALF BULL, Wawa, Ontario 1986 RICK ALBERT, Elliot Lake, Ontario 1987 KEN MacNAIR, Timmins, Ontario 1988 GEORGIE CHURCH, Cobalt, Ontario 1989 NICK RUKAVINA, Kapuskasing, Ontario 1990 JOHN JAMIESON, Walden, Ontario 1991 JOHN BOUDREAU, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1992 ALEX MIGLIORANZA, Copper Cliff, Ontario 1993 JAMES ASPIN, North Bay, Ontario 1994 JOHN WARREN, Englehart, Ontario 1995 GERRY McCRORY, Sudbury, Ontario 1996 BRYAN MacKAY, Elliot Lake, Ontario 1997 BOB DURIE, Kapuskasing, Ontario 1998 OSCAR CLOUTHIER, Sudbury, Ontario 1999 NEIL DRURY, North Bay, Ontario 2000 HUGH RIDDLE, Garson, Ontario 2001 LUCY EADIE, Sudbury, Ontario 2002 RANDY THIBAULT, Manitoulin Island, Ontario 2003 RUSS FARNEL, Sudbury, Ontario 2004 JACQUES BARBEAU, Walden, Ontario 2005 DAVID LYONS, Garson, Ontario 2006 LEN VAN EYK, Rayside Balfour, Ontario 2007 JOE McCOLEMAN, Sudbury, Ontario 2008 JOHN DANDENAULT, Sudbury, Ontario 2009 R.16.4 JIM CONNERS MEMORIAL AWARD To a young official within the NOHA who shows potential to be an asset to the officials program. He would always show for his assignments in a clean and neat dress. Display the type of attitude which would allow him to be recognized as a dedicated young official. The NOHA would for his service to us, pay for his attendance at the NOHA Program of Excellence Officials Camp. The Official would be responsible to pay for his transportation to and from the school. Submissions for this award would be accepted by the 1st of February in every Hockey Season and the winner announced at the first Executive Meeting following the submission date. CRITERIA 1) One nominee per district through a combined effort of NOHA District Referee-in-Chief and Council Director for that district. 2) Nominee's name selected will be sent to NOHA Office by February 1st. 3) Referee's Committee to decide on NOHA Winner by March Executive Meeting. 4) Executive to be informed at March Meeting. Jim Conners was born on September 15, 1935 in Belleville and moved to Creighton soon after with his family. There he played what minor hockey was available. He then progressed on to play with the Junior A team in Brantford where one of his linemates was the one and only Eddie Shack. Once his Junior career was over he moved to Levack to play Intermediate Hockey with the Huskies a once very strong and notable hockey team. He became employed at INCO and settled down in Levack. Jim continued his involvement with hockey and he coached the Levack Midget Team for approximately 13 years winning several NOHA championships. It should be known, that during Jim's coaching career, his favourite person on the ice was not the one wearing the striped sweater. Once Jim gave up his coaching career, a gentleman by the name of Karlo Bubalo convinced Jim to take an interest in the NOHA at the executive level and Jim was elected Council Director. After serving as Council Director for several years, Jim was elected Second Vice-President of the NOHA. It was at this time that he became interested in improving the officiating in Northern Ontario. He was named Chairman of the Referees' Committee and held this position for 4 years. During his reign he instituted the referee-in-chiefs meeting held prior to each hockey season. Jim was a strong family man even though greatly involved in hockey and time spent with his family was very important to him. Jim's work continues in the NOHA today and some of his dreams are now reality. Because of his dedication to the NOHA and in particular his commitment to the Referee's Committee the NOHA is indeed honoured to present on an annual basis the Jim Conners Award which is being presented for the development of young officials within the NOHA. The winner of this award will be sent to the NOHA's referee school at the NOHA's expense. JIM CONNERS MEMORIAL AWARD WINNERS DENNIS CARTER, North Bay, Ontario 1989 MICHEL DESORMIERS, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario 1990 CURTIS NICHOLSON, Matheson, Ontario 1991 STEVEN TURGEON, Espanola, Ontario 1992 JAMIE WING, Sudbury, Ontario 1993 CRAIG CAMERON, Elliot Lake, Ontario 1995 NICHOLAS GAGNON, Timmins, Ontario 1996 RYAN THOMAS, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario 1997 ZENOBIE LOACH, Kenabeek, Ontario 1998 ERIC OUELLETTE, Englehart, Ontario 1999 THOMAS McLEAN, New Liskeard, Ontario 2000 DAVID FINAMORE, Elliot Lake, Ontario 2001 ANTHONY GAUTHIER, Powassan, Ontario 2002 JESSE DAVIS, Astorville, Ontario 2003 BRIAN EARL, Elliot Lake, Ontario 2004 JEFF MCDONALD, Little Current, Ontario 2005 ROBERT SEVIGNY, North Bay, Ontario 2006 RAYMOND PIETTE, Hearst, Ontario 2007 MICHEL LELIEVRE, South Porcupine, Ontario 2008 ALEXANDER CRUISE, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 2009
HC/NOHA OFFICIATING AWARDS Most Promising 2009 John Power - Timmins 2008 Marc-Andre Longval - Hearst 2007 Tyler McGee - Timmins 2006 Yannick Lauzon - Hearst 2005 Mathew Delmonte - New Liskeard 2004 Floyd Ense - Manitoulin Island 2003 Shawn Bougie - Timmins 2002 Andre Robichaud - Kapuskasing 2001 Graham Love - North Bay 2000 James McNaughton - Kirkland Lake 1999 Jamie Bouchard - Coniston 1998 Grant Fournier - Cochrane 1997 Ben Drainville - Haileybury 1996 Richard Brown - Richard's Landing 1995 Perry Blanchard - Elliot Lake 1994 Scott Poirier - Temagami 1993 Derek Shillinglaw - North Bay 1991 James Kilroy - North Bay Most Improved 2009 - Joshua Jolley - North Bay 2008 Richard Solomon - Cochrane 2007 Tim (T.J.) Foster - Astorville 2006 Joe Shaw - Garson 2005 Sebastien Fauchon - Kapuskasing 2004 Paul Raycroft - Sault Ste. Marie 2003 Gary Sullivan - Timmins 2002 Jeff McDonald - Little Current 2001 Jamie Green - Timmins 2000 Rob Frayn - Sault Ste. Marie 1999 Bill McMullen - North Bay 1998 Pat Beaudette - Kapuskasing 1997 Scott Burrows - Sault Ste Marie 1996 David Brisebois - Sudbury 1995 Dean Jenkins - Sudbury 1994 Jules Xavier - Timmins 1993 Marc Sabourin - Azilda 1992 Lee Rose - North Bay Most Deserving 2009 - Robert Gagnon - Kapuskasing 2008 D'Arcy Backer - Mattawa 2007 Michel Blanchard - Sudbury 2006 Marc Gagnon - Timmins 2005 Cory Siermachesky - Haileybury 2004 Keith Grenke - Timmins 2003 Tim Foster - Astorville 2002 John MacFarlane - Mindemoya 2001 Dan Raycroft - Sault Ste. Marie 2000 Don Michaud - Sturgeon Falls 1999 Clancy MacDonald - North Bay 1998 Franco Gagliardi - Hornepayne 1997 John Dandenault - Sudbury 1996 Peter Cozac - Englehart 1995 Doug Horner - Sudbury 1994 Ken Miller - North Bay 1993 Glen Campbell - North Bay
R.16.5 RICK F. ALBERT MEMORIAL AWARD This award is to be presented to a person or association which has been instrumental in the area of development within the NOHA. The award can be given to an individual involved in Coaching, Refereeing, Training or the Initiation Programs, one who has developed a program which has been incorporated to the benefit of hockey or a person who has dedicated a great deal of time and effort to development within the NOHA. This award could also be presented to a hockey association who through its efforts during a hockey season have furthered the advancement of development within the NOHA. Nominations will be accepted from any member in good standing of the NOHA up to March 15th. The recipient will be selected by the development committee. Announcement to be made at the NOHA Annual Meeting. Rick was born December 14th, 1932 in Blind River, where he played his Minor Hockey. In the early 1950's Rick left for the Timmins Area where he would play his Junior Hockey with the "Porcupine Combines". While with the "Combines", Rick played on two Northern Ontario Championship teams. Rick then journeyed to the States where he played Pro Hockey in such places as Washington and Milwaukee. Here he met and made a long lasting friendship with the NOHA's Nick (the Rocket) Rukavina. Rick also played some minor league baseball. Rick decided in 1956 to return home to the Blind River Area and soon found himself in Elliot Lake working for Rio Algom Ltd. Rick continued his hockey playing and was a member of Blind River Intermediate Northern Ontario Championship teams. Rick also became involved in officiating during this time and traveled the North Shore Area with people such as Albert Shamas. In 1970 Rick entered the Coaching Field when he became involved with Elliot Lake Team Legion Pee Wee's and became an integral part of Elliot Lake Major Hockey. During his journey through the NCCP Program reaching to Level V, Rick became one of Northern Ontario's Biggest promoter of the National Coaches Certification Program. Rick started instructing in the Program and was always willing to share his knowledge of Hockey and any new drills or tips he picked up at Hockey Seminars throughout Canada. Rick worked hard at promoting the NCCP Program and also acted as the Northern Ontario Co-ordinator. Rick continued his coaching during this period and also in the early 1980's was instrumental in the forming of the Northern International Hockey League which included Elliot Lake, Soo Canada, Soo Michigan and Marquette in the beginning. Rick among his many other projects in hockey served as Commissioner of the NIHL and promoted the growth of this league to other centres to include bantams with the original Atom and Pee Wee's. Rick continued his work in Hockey in Elliot Lake with his Team Legion Pee Wee's and instructing at the NCCP Level Clinics right until the end of his time. Those who knew Rick are sure that if there are any Hockey Teams in Heaven, Rick will be behind the bench coaching one of the teams. On October 18th, 1988, Rick F. Albert left us, and for those that came in contact with Rick we are better people for having known him. RICK F. ALBERT MEMORIAL AWARD WINNERS RICK F. ALBERT, Elliot Lake, Ontario 1989 JACK WALKOM, North Bay, Ontario 1990 DON SHEPHERDSON, New Liskeard, Ontario 1991 ERIC PARLOWE, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1992 DOMENIC DeFELICE, Schumacher, Ontario 1993 ROBERT ALLEN, Naughton, Ontario 1995 KAPUSKASING MINOR HOCKEY, Kapuskasing, Ontario 1996 GEORGES ALBERT, Blind River, Ontario 1997 BRENDA TORRESAN, South Porcupine, Ontario 1998 KEN VAIL, Kapuskasing, Ontario 1999 DON MICHAUD, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario 2000 KEN MILLER, North Bay, Ontario 2001 ALEX MAIR, Kapuskasing, Ontario 2002 TIM FOSTER, Astorville, Ontario 2003 SUDBURY MINOR HOCKEY - INITIATION PROGRAM 2004 PAM HULL, Rayside Balfour, Ontario 2005 SCOTT KILE, North Bay, Ontario 2006 CATHY GIFFEN, Val Caron, Ontario 2008 GUY LOSIER, Hearst, Ontario 2009 R.16.6 TOM PASHBY TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD This Award is given in cooperation between the Hockey Development Centre of Ontario and the NOHA. The Dr. Tom Pashby Trainer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding dedication and service in the areas of Safety & Risk Management in the Province of Ontario. The recipients (s) of this award will exemplify commitment to the values of safety, enjoyment, Fair Play, education and integrity in the game of hockey through the Hockey Trainers Certification Program of Ontario. Each member of the HDCO will be selecting a winner and the HDCO will then select a provincial winner. 1999 John Mayne, Sault Ste. Marie 2000 Gerry Bouffard, North Bay 2001 Harvey Mallette, Sudbury 2002 Merv Russell, Timmins 2003 Robert Vincentini, Sault Ste. Marie 2004 Ulo Pihelgas, Wawa 2005 Glenn Hall, North Bay 2006 John Ohinski, Kapuskasing 2007 Ernie Sapinski, Schumacher R.16.7 PRESIDENTS 1919-1921 * A.D. CAMPBELL Schumacher 1921-1922 * J.P. MADER Sudbury 1922-1924 * D.M. BRODIE Windsor 1924-1926 * F.E. THOMPSON Haileybury 1926-1928 * GEO. W. TURK Iroquois Falls 1928-1930 * C.D. BAKER North Bay 1930-1932 * D.E. SUTHERLAND Haileybury 1932-1934 * J.H. MacDONALD Sault Ste. Marie 1934-1936 * D.R. MITCHELL Sudbury 1936-1938 * LORNE MILLER Noranda 1938-1940 * DEAN KESTER, K.C. Timmins 1940-1942 * DR. H.C. NASH Sudbury 1942-1944 * M.B. AUGER New Liskeard 1944-1946 * J.L. FULTON Timmins 1946-1948 * MAX SILVERMAN Sudbury 1948-1950 * JAMES ASPIN Kirkland Lake, North Bay 1950-1952 * EARL HODGE Falconbridge 1952-1954 * C.G. BROWN Timmins 1954-1956 * CARL PALANGIO North Bay 1956-1958 * JOHN WILD Swastika 1958-1960 * R.L. MALTBY Copper Cliff 1960-1961 * R.C. THOMSON Timmins 1961-1963 * JAMES ASPIN Kirkland Lake, North Bay 1963-1965 * O. "RED" VENTURI Blind River 1965-1967 * C.A. CAMSELL Haileybury 1967-1969 * L. DEL VILLANO Timmins 1969-1971 TERRY TALENTINO North Bay 1971-1973 * W.A. DENNISTON Sudbury 1973-1975 * WILLIAM G. JACKO Virginiatown 1975-1977 * LEE RODGERS Sault Ste. Marie 1977-1978 TERRY TALENTINO North Bay 1978-1980 CARLO CATTARELLO Kapuskasing 1980-1982 ED PILON Elliot Lake 1982-1985 KARLO BUBALO Levack 1985-1987 * KEN ELLIOTT Sault Ste. Marie 1987-1989 DICK FARROW New Liskeard 1989-1991 JERRY HELFERTY Sault Ste. Marie 1991-1994 * HARRY COOTT South Porcupine 1994-1997 EDWARD R. PUPICH Schumacher 1997-1998 CHRISTINA SEGUIN Sturgeon Falls 1998-2002 * JOHN GRIGNON Garson 2002-2004 FRED SADOWSKI Sault Ste. Marie 2004 - RICHARD (DICK) PRESCOTT North Bay * - Deceased R.16.8 SECRETARY MANAGERS 1919-1926 * H.P. CHARLTON Cobalt and North Bay 1927-1938 * W.A. THOMPSON North Bay 1939-1944 * D.E. SUTHERLAND Haileybury 1945-1950 * H.M. CROSBY Schumacher 1951-1961 * LORNE MILLER Noranda and North Bay 1961-1966 * R.C. THOMPSON Timmins 1966-1977 * JAMES ASPIN Kirkland Lake and North Bay 1977-1978 TERRY TALENTINO North Bay 1978-1988 * JAMES KELLY North Bay 1988-1998 BETTY BLAIR North Bay * - Deceased R.16.9 TECHNICAL DIRECTORS 1981-1984 Lou O'Hara 1984-1985 Frank Couture 1986-2007 Chris May R.16.10 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1998- CHRIS MAY North Bay R.16.11 NOHA DIRECTOR OF OFFICIALS 1988-1996 Ken Miller 1996-1998 Jack Walkom 1998- Glen Campbell R.16.12 TROPHIES AND AWARDS CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES Senior NOHA Trophy Senior Copeland/George McNamara Trophy Junior A Senator Gordon Trophy Intermediate A Max Silverman Trophy Intermediate B Jack Wild Trophy Intermediate C Hon. Colin Campbell Trophy Junior B Lorne Miller Trophy Juvenile AAA Ted Roney Memorial Trophy Juvenile AA Angus Campbell Trophy Juvenile "A" Ron Baker Trophy Juvenile "B" Romeo Veltri Trophy Juvenile "C" Carl Palangio Trophy Midget "AAA" Jim Conners Memorial Trophy Minor Midget "AAA" Bill Irwin Trophy Midget "AA" Soo Sports Gold Midget "BB" Leo Del Villano Trophy Midget "A" George Anderson Memorial Trophy Midget "B" Thib Brothers Trophy Midget "C" John Branch Trophy Midget "D" Cliff Thompson Memorial Trophy Bantam "AAA" Ken Elliott Memorial Trophy Minor Bantam "AAA" Jim Kelly Memorial Trophy Bantam "AA" John Grignon Trophy Minor Bantam "AA" Angelo Bumbacco Trophy Bantam "BB" Lee Rodgers Trophy Bantam "A" Henry LeBouthillier Trophy Minor Bantam "A" Walter Denniston Memorial Trophy Bantam "B" Clarence Brown Trophy Bantam "C" Englehart Minor Hockey Trophy Bantam "D" Phil and Tony Esposito Trophy PeeWee "AAA" Jim Glenwright Trophy Minor PeeWee "AAA" Mel Vetero Trophy PeeWee "AA" Red Maltby Memorial Trophy Minor PeeWee "AA" Terry Talentino Trophy PeeWee "A" Alex DeBac Memorial Trophy Minor PeeWee "A" Bruno Lapointe Trophy PeeWee "BB" William Jacko Trophy PeeWee "B" Soo PeeWee Trophy PeeWee "CC" Bill Heavener Trophy PeeWee "C" Soo Sports Trophy PeeWee "DD" Roy Armstrong Trophy PeeWee "D" Jim Aspin Memorial Trophy Atom "AAA" Red Hamill Memorial Trophy Minor Atom "AAA" Lorne Chabot Trophy Atom "AA" F. MacDonald Trophy Minor Atom "AA" Past Presidents' Trophy Atom "A" Valley East Lions Club Minor Atom "A" Chucker Smith Trophy Atom "BB" Karlo Bubalo Trophy Atom "B" Carlo Cattarello Atom "C" Happy Savoie Trophy Atom "D" Tim Horton Memorial Trophy Novice "AAA" Adam Borovich Memorial Trophy Minor Novice "AAA" Copper Cliff Minor Hockey Novice "AA" Betty Blair Trophy Minor Novice "AA" Nicola Rukavina Trophy Novice "A" J. Morgan Grant Memorial Trophy Novice "B" Tom McClelland Trophy Novice "C" Matheson Minor Hockey Association Trophy Novice "D" The cups shall be open to competition only to the teams in the NOHA and shall be played for under the regulations, rules of competition, and rules of the game of the NOHA. SENIOR N.O.H.A. TROPHY One of the finest trophies being competed for in hockey is the Northern Ontario Hockey Association's Senior Trophy. An integral portion of the huge cup is made up of minerals produced within the Association territory. The expense in connection with the manufacture of the trophy were borne by the municipalities which were the original nucleus of the Association. COPELAND/GEORGE McNAMARA JUNIOR "A" TROPHY The Copeland Cup was presented to the N.O.H.A. by Mr. A.E. Copeland, of Midland, President of the Ontario Hockey Association from 1920 to 1922, and a great friend of Northern Ontario. The cup is emblematic of the N.O.H.A. Junior "A" Series. Many thrilling ice contests have been waged for the possession of this attractive trophy. The George McNamara Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. to be emblematic of the Championship of the Southern section of the Junior "A" category. George McNamara was one of the most ardent hockey fans in the N.O.H.A. He played for Sault Ste Marie in the old International League, Cobalt Silver Kings, Montreal Shamrocks, Halifax Crescents, Toronto Tecumsehs, Toronto and the famous 228th Battalion and concluded his active hockey participation by coaching the Soo Greyhounds to the Allan Cup in 1924. SENATOR GORDON INTERMEDIATE "A" CUP The Gordon Cup was donated by Senator George Gordon in the early days of the N.O.H.A. and was presented to the winners of the Senior series. When the new N.O.H.A. trophy was secured, the Gordon Cup became the championship emblem of the Intermediate "A" series. While this series for a number of years was dormant, the trophy was awarded to the runners up in the Senior series. During the past few seasons, with the revival of the Intermediate "A" competition, the Gordon Cup has again become a highly coveted championship trophy. MAX SILVERMAN INTERMEDIATE "B" TROPHY The Max Silverman Trophy was donated by the late one and only Max, Past President of the N.O.H.A. and leader of many Northern Ontario championship teams. The trophy, emblematic of the Intermediate "B" series, honours the champion of those smaller places where hockey enthusiasm is so much a part of its culture. This trophy was first played for in the season of 1949-1950. JACK WILD INTERMEDIATE "C" TROPHY The Wild Trophy was donated by Jack Wild for competition in Intermediate "C" series. Jack, elected to the N.O.H.A. Executive in 1946, President in 1956-58, was one of the most enthusiastic hockey fans in the North. Jack spent most of his leisure time promoting Junior "B" and Juvenile and Midget hockey. HON. COLIN CAMPBELL JUNIOR "B" TROPHY The Junior "B" series, inaugurated in the 1937-1938 season, received great encouragement when Hon. Colin Campbell, Ontario Minister of Public Works, presented a trophy to reward the winner. This series has grown considerably in recent years, and now dominates the hockey scene in numerous municipalities throughout the North. LORNE MILLER JUVENILE "AAA" TROPHY The Juvenile series in Northern Ontario came into prominence during World War II, 1939-1945, and to further encourage its popularity after hostilities ceased, the late Lorne Miller, one of our Past Presidents and very ardent hockey fan, donated the beautiful trophy carrying his name. This cup was first played for in 1946 and has generated great enthusiasm and excellent competition in all parts of the North. TED RONEY MEMORIAL TROPHY ANGUS CAMPBELL JUVENILE "A" TROPHY This trophy is in honour of our founder, the late Angus Campbell - Member of Hockey Hall of Fame. In the year 1919, Angus Campbell started the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, and it is to him that we owe a lot of thanks for the past years of competition in hockey throughout all of Northern Ontario. RON BAKER JUVENILE "B" TROPHY The Ron Baker Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1972 - 73 for annual competition in the Juvenile "B" category. Ron Baker served on the N.O.H.A. Board of Directors and was a tireless worker for Minor Hockey both in North Bay and the Tri-Town areas. ROMEO VELTRI TROPHY CARL PALANGIO MIDGET "AAA" TROPHY The Carl Palangio Trophy came into being when the N.O.H.A. first officially sponsored Midget hockey in the 1950-1951 season. It bears the name of a long-time and distinguished "servant to hockey" from North Bay. The late Carl Palangio served the N.O.H.A. as a Council Director for many years and was President from 1954-1956. JIM CONNERS MEMORIAL TROPHY The Jim Conners Trophy was first presented to Sudbury in 1985. Jim Conners was a long time coach of midget hockey in Levack. He then became a Director of District #2 and was 1st Vice-President of the N.O.H.A. at his untimely passing in 1984. Jim was a longtime employee of Inco in Levack. BILL IRWIN MEMORIAL TROPHY This trophy was presented in the memory of Bill Irwin by Sudbury Minor Hockey in 1951. A longtime coach and manager before he lost his battle with cancer, Bill coached the Labarge Bantams to an International Silver Stick championship. While managing, Bill was a scout for the OHL Central Scouting. He was empoyed by Ontario Hydro as an operator. SOO SPORTS GOLD This trophy was first presented by Dave Nocioli in 1980 to the winner of the Midget "BB" series. Dave has been a coach and supporter for many years in the Sault. LEO DEL VILLANO MIDGET "A" TROPHY The Leo Del Villano Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1971-72 for Midget "A" competition by our good friend and associate, then mayor of Timmins. Leo Del Villano has served hockey in the North for countless years as a Council Director, President and Past President of the N.O.H.A. and was named a Life Member in 1978. GEORGE ANDERSON MEMORIAL MIDGET "B" TROPHY The George Anderson Memorial Trophy became emblematic for the new Midget "B" championship series in the 1966-1967 season. This trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. by the Kapuskasing Lions Club, his friends and associates. George acted as N.O.H.A. Convener for the Kapuskasing area ten years prior to his passing and was one of the originals who worked tirelessly for the introduction of artificial ice in the Arena. THIB BROTHERS MEMORIAL MIDGET "C" TROPHY This trophy was given in memory of George Jr. and Jim Thib. These were young men who were killed in a plane accident in Dec. 1973. They played minor hockey as young boys and Jim still played after he was married. JOHN BRANCH TROPHY CLIFF THOMPSON MEMORIAL BANTAM "AAA" TROPHY The Cliff Thompson Memorial Trophy is emblematic of the Bantam "AAA" series champions. Cliff was a former club official of the Hollinger Senior Hockey Club, also Convener, Past President and Secretary-Manager of the N.O.H.A. KEN ELLIOTT MEMORIAL TROPHY The Ken Elliott Trophy was first presented by Ken and his family in 1985 to the winner of the Minor Bantam "AAA" series. Ken served minor hockey for many years as an official, coach, team manager, president of the N.O.H.A. Jr. B, N.O.H.A. Council Director, and N.O.H.A. President. JIM KELLY MEMORIAL TROPHY The Jim Kelly Trophy was first presented in 1968. Jim Kelly was well know throughout Northern Ontario for his involvement in sports. He was a former player, sponsor, executive and official of the N.O.H.A. Jim Kelly was awarded a life membership in the N.O.H.A. in 1988. Jim Kelly served as Secretary-Manager of the N.O.H.A. from 1978 to 1988. He was also a life member of the Northland Softball Association and was a founding member and inductee of the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame. Jim Kelly also served as Deputy Mayor and City Councillor on North Bay City Council. JOHN GRIGNON TROPHY The John Grignon Trophy was donated by the Nickel Centre Minor Hockey Association in 1991 to the winner of the Minor Bantam "AA" series. John's activities in hockey go back to the Garson Native Sons Junior Team. Over the years, John has served his sport well at all levels. John Grignon assumed the position of President of the N.O.H.A. in the 1998-1999 season. ANGELO BUMBACCO TROPHY The Angelo Bumbacco Trophy was first presented in 1978 to the winner of the Bantam "BB" series. Angelo was involved in minor hockey in Sault Ste. Marie for many years. He has coached and managed teams from bantam to midget. He has also been involved with the NOHA Junior A team, Soo Greyhounds Senior Team and the Soo Greyhounds Major Junior A team. Angelo is currently with Tampa Bay in the NHL. LEE RODGERS BANTAM "A" TROPHY The Lee Rodgers Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. for Bantam "A" competition in 1972-1973, the first year of entries in this category. Lee has been actively involved in the administration of hockey in Sault Ste Marie and introduced numerous unique fund-raising schemes including the popular 50/50 draws which have become the backbone of finance for many Minor hockey programs throughout the North. Lee has served the N.O.H.A. with distinction for many years as a Council Director, President and Past President. HENRY LEBOUTHILLIER TROPHY The Henry Lebouthillier Trophy was first presented in 1995. From the early 1970's. Henry was active in Valley East Minor Hockey and the Nickel District League. He served on the N.O.H.A. Executive in the 1990's. Henry Lebouthillier's honesty was his stock in trade in the hockey world. WALTER DENNISTON BANTAM "B" TROPHY The Walter Denniston Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1972-1973 for Bantam "B" competition. Walter Denniston has served hockey in the Sudbury area and throughout the North with distinction for many years as a Council Director, President and Past President of the N.O.H.A. CLARENCE BROWN TROPHY ENGLEHART MINOR HOCKEY BANTAM "D" TROPHY This trophy was given to the Northern Ontario Hockey Association by Englehart Minor Hockey Association because there was no trophy for this division when they hosted the Bantam "D" Tournament. This trophy is in honour of all Minor Hockey Associations. PHIL AND TONY ESPOSITO PEEWEE "AAA" TROPHY The Phil and Tony Esposito Trophy was first presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1968-1969 for Pee Wee "AAA" competition by two of its distinguished graduates. Brothers Phil and Tony Esposito played their minor hockey in Sault Ste Marie and were members of several N.O.H.A. championship clubs. They both are enjoying successful careers in professional hockey and pleased to honour those in minor hockey who made it all possible. JIM GLENWRIGHT TROPHY The Jim Glenwright Trophy was first presented approximately 16 years ago to the winner of the Minor PeeWee "AAA" category in memory of Jim. He coached PeeWee AAA in the Sault for many years. His team won the Quebec AAA PeeWee International Tournament and he had a few players that went on to play in the NHL. The trophy was donated by Jim's family and the Soo PeeWee Hockey Association. MEL VETERO TROPHY The Mel Vetero Trophy was first presented in 1969 to the winner in the PeeWee "AA" series. Mel was a long time coach and hockey executive and was also President of the Soo PeeWee Hockey Association. This trophy was donated by Mel's family and the Soo PeeWee Hockey Association. RED MALTBY MEMORIAL TROPHY The Red Maltby Memorial Trophy was donated by Copper Cliff Minor Hockey in 1991. Red Maltby served on the Copper Cliff Minor Hockey Executive and was President of the N.O.H.A. from 1958-1960. He also served as a scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. TERRY TALENTINO PEEWEE "A" TROPHY The Terry Talentino Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1972-1973, the first year of Pee Wee "A" competition. Terry Talentino has served recreation and hockey in Northern Ontario with distinction over a period of many years while residing in both Kapuskasing and North Bay. He is a Past President of the N.O.H.A. ALEX DEBAC MEMORIAL TROPHY This trophy was donated by the Optimist Club of North Bay. It is awarded annually to the winner in the Minor PeeWee "A" category. Alex was a member of the North Bay Optimist Club and owner of a local General Motors dealership. Alex sponsored local teams, tournaments and other hockey events for over 25 years. BRUNO LAPOINTE TROPHY The Bruno Lapointe Trophy was donated by Sudbury Minor Hockey in Bruno's honour in 1978. Bruno Lapointe was a sponsor of many teams over the years as well as being a Director of minor hockey for a number of years. Bruno retired from his business during 1998, operating Bruno's Alignment on the Kingsway. WILLIAM JACKO "B" TROPHY The William Jacko Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1972-1973 for annual competition in the Pee Wee "B" category. "Bill" Jacko has been a long-time advocate and promoter of sports throughout the North for the smaller centres, and served this association with distinction as a Council Director, President and Past President. SOO PEEWEE TROPHY This trophy was donated by the Soo PeeWee Hockey Association to the winner of the PeeWee "CC" series. BILL HEAVENER TROPHY Bill Heavener was a long time volunteer for minor hockey in the town of Cochrane. Although this trophy is awarded for competition at the PeeWee "C" level, Bill will long be remembered for his promotion of Juvenile hockey during the 1970's in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. SOO SPORTS TROPHY The Soo Sports Trophy was donated by Fred Barsant and Frank Spina, owners of Soo Sports Store, to the winner of the PeeWee "DD" series. Fred and Frank are sponsors of many local teams. ROY ARMSTRONG PEEWEE "D" TROPHY The Roy Armstrong Trophy was donated by Englehart Minor Hockey Association in 1987 to the N.O.H.A. Roy was a one-man show in Englehart Minor Hockey in the 1950's and 60's. He flooded the ice, organized the teams and handled scheduling among other things. JIM ASPIN MEMORIAL ATOM "AAA" TROPHY The Jim Aspin Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1972-1973 for annual competition in the Atom "AAA" category. Jim Aspin has devoted literally "many years" for the furtherance of hockey in Northern Ontario, and served this association with distinction as Convener, President and Secretary-Manager. It is most fitting that a trophy bearing the name of Jim Aspin, N.O.H.A. Life Member, be associated with this new "development" category of hockey in the North. RED HAMILL MEMORIAL TROPHY The Red Hamill Memorial Trophy was first presented to the winner of the Minor Atom "AAA" series in 1984. Red Hamill was a longtime NHL player before returning to Sudbury to manage and coach minor hockey. He was one of the founding members of the Zone 7 Silver Stick - the tournament so named for his work with Silver Stick. This trophy was donated by Sudbury Minor Hockey. LORNE CHABOT TROPHY This trophy was presented by Don Chabot, in 1985, on behalf of his father, to the winner of the Atom "AA" series. Lorne Chabot was born in Thunder Bay. He played on two Allan Cup teams. He played goal for the New York Rangers in 1927 (first year in the NHL). Lorne was also the goalie in the longest overtime game in history, March 24, 1936, and that record still stands today. F. MacDONALD TROPHY The F. MacDonald Trophy was donated by the Nickel Centre Minor Hockey Association in 1991. F. MacDonald served on the Nickel Centre Minor Hockey Association as President and Convener for N.O.H.A. teams. He also was a member of the Falconbridge Minor Hockey Association before that. He still attends meetings of the Association today. PAST PRESIDENTS' ATOM "A" TROPHY The Past Presidents' Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1972-1973 for annual competition in the Atom "A" category. This trophy was presented by the Board of Directors in recognition of the outstanding service exhibited by the Past Presidents of the N.O.H.A. over the years. VALLEY EAST LIONS CLUB TROPHY This trophy was first presented to the winner in the Minor Atom "A" Division in 1995. The Valley East Lions Club is a proud supporter of minor sports at all levels. They are an annual sponsor of a division in the Valley East Minor program. CHUCKER SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY The Chucker Smith Memorial Trophy was first presented in 1978 to the winner of the Atom "BB" Series. Chucker Smith was a long-time Director of Sudbury Minor Hockey and Zone 7 Silver Stick Committee. He was a tireless worker for each association as well as earlier managing minor hockey teams. Chucker Smith was a long-time employee of Bell Canada. This trophy was presented in his memory by Sudbury Minor Hockey. KARLO BUBALO ATOM "B" TROPHY The Karlo Bubalo Trophy was presented to the N.O.H.A. in 1972-73 for annual competition in the Atom "B" category. Karlo Bubalo has served Minor Hockey in the Nickel District with distinction for numerous years, and Northern Ontario at large as a Council Director, President and Vice-President of the N.O.H.A. CARLO CATTARELLO TROPHY The Carlo Cattarello Trophy was first presented in 1972 to the winner in the Atom "C" Series. Carlo Cattarello was very successful in his coaching career. He was involved in the N.O.H.A. Executive for 25 years and served as President from 1978 to 1980. Carlo is presently a life member of the N.O.H.A. He was Recreation Director in South Porcupine, Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Red Rock and Kapuskasing during his career. HAPPY SAVOIE TROPHY TIM HORTON MEMORIAL TROPHY The Tim Horton Memorial Trophy was first presented in 1986 to the winner of the Novice "AAA" series. This trophy was donated by Dick Dalton of Tim Horton's in North Bay. This trophy is named for Tim Horton who played minor hockey in Cochrane, Ontario, before going on to play in the National Hockey League. ADAM BOROVICH MEMORIAL TROPHY The Adam Borovich Memorial Trophy was donated by Sudbury Minor Hockey, in 1988, in Adam's memory as a strong supporter of the Silver Stick. As owner of the International Hotel, Adam Borovich supported many teams over the years in Sudbury. He was a well known baseball player and a supporter of the Variety Village in Toronto. COPPER CLIFF MINOR HOCKEY TROPHY The Copper Cliff Trophy was donated by the Copper Cliff Minor Hockey Association in 1986. It is awarded to the N.O.H.A. champion in the Novice "AA" category. BETTY BLAIR TROPHY The Betty Blair Trophy was first presented to the West Ferris Minor Novice "AA" Team in 1995. Betty always enjoyed watching the young hockey players. Betty joined the N.O.H.A. as Secretary in 1977 and then served as Secretary-Manager from 1988 to her retirement in 1998. NICOLA RUKAVINA TROPHY The Nick Rukavina Trophy was presented in 1986. Nick Rukavina was the Arena Manager and Recreation Director for Kapuskasing from 1972-1988. He served as N.O.H.A. Council Director from 1978 to 1988. Nick always showed great concern for the young hockey players and was very interested in developing hockey. J. MORGAN GRANT MEMORIAL NOVICE "B" TROPHY The J. Morgan Trophy was donated by his family in 1986. J. Morgan was on New Liskeard Minor Hockey Executive for many years. His family is still a major sponsor of the Grant Novice Team. TOM McCLELLAND NOVICE "C" TROPHY The Tom McClelland Trophy was donated by Englehart Minor Hockey Association in 1987 to the N.O.H.A. Tom was the driving force behind the Kirkland Lake Midget Hockey League and long-time chairman of the Kirkland Lake ACT Winter-Carnival Invitational Midget Hockey tournament. Tom served on the N.O.H.A. Board as Council Director for seventeen years. Tom is still involved in minor hockey , he is the 50/50 man in Kirkland Lake. MATHESON MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TROPHY This trophy was donated by Matheson Minor Hockey in 1991 to the winner of the Novice "D" series. R.16.12 AWARDS
|
Questions or problems
regarding this web site should be directed to
Stan Deveau
|