2022 HNB AGM
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29 2022
FREDERICTON – Hockey New Brunswick held its 54th Annual General Meeting at the Fredericton Inn, Fredericton NB.
A number of awards were awarded for last season:
The HNB award winners were as follows
J. Charles Daigle Memorial Award - Tania Poole
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.
Video - https://youtu.be/fjqQ4__rTPk
Vance Toner Hockey Development Award - Serge Bourgeois
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.
Video - https://youtu.be/3sX1ZLVfRYY
Minor Hockey Association of the Year - Greater Miramichi Female Hockey 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.
Video - https://youtu.be/L7img6IOPCc
HNB Volunteer of the Year - Alicia Tremblay
Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1995 to recognize an active volunteer in the hockey community.
Video - https://youtu.be/qznUmRv4Iac
HNB Female Hockey Breakthrough - Jonathan Tower
Established in 2004 to be presented annually to an individual who has assisted in the promotion of Female Hockey within the province
Video - https://youtu.be/1UUoRfYobn0
HNB U7 Award - Peter Belyea
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.
Video – https://youtu.be/VL6Z713glsM
Career Achievement Award Jim Allaby
The Hockey New Brunswick Career Achievement Award was established in 2016 to honour those individuals who, for many years, have served amateur hockey faithfully, having participated as a player, coach, official, or administrator and have made an outstanding contribution to Hockey New Brunswick.
Video – https://youtu.be/aTt-2rvsXXE
HNB Academics Scholarship in memory of Ron Bradbury - Katelyn LeBlanc, Simonds High School
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.
Video - https://youtu.be/E1-vGWhKCnE
Jim Stirling Scholarship Award - Ella Webster, Riverview High School
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.
Video - https://youtu.be/ZQ6oPPrPyTA
Delta/Fortis Properties Scholarship- Kyle Savory, Bonar Law Memorial School
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.
Video - https://youtu.be/hQi6pKJn_8A
Tracy Arsenault Memorial Scholarship - Ella Lawrence, Leo Hayes High School
The Tracy Arsenault Memorial Women’s Hockey Scholarship is a privately funded scholarship and was established in her memory by her widowed husband, based on a proposal made by Tracy prior to her passing.
Video - https://youtu.be/sZMzVLw6nG4
In other business, elections were held for the following position.
HNB President – Todd Pye was elected as HNB President.
HNB Minor Council Chair – Luc Martin was elected as chairman.
Plans were announced for the 2023 AGM, which will be held in Moncton
