Hockey New Brunswick held its 58th Annual General Meeting
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2026
FREDERICTON – Hockey New Brunswick held its 58th Annual General Meeting at the Edmundston Convention Centre, Edmundston NB
Hockey New Brunswick’s Annual Report was presented during the Annual General Meeting. The report contains information and statistics from the 2025-2026 season.
Several awards were awarded for last season:
The HNB award winners were as follows:
J. Charles Daigle Memorial Award Andre Bornais – Riverview, NB
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/TY_rKDFgs3I
Vance Toner Hockey Development Award Genevieve David – Fredericton, NB
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/K6a6YnU3wSc
Minor Hockey Association of the Year Fundy Bay Youth 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/fWHff1axJc8
HNB Volunteer of the Year Nancy Francoeur – Edmundston, NB
Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1995 to recognize an active volunteer in the hockey community.
Video - https://youtu.be/QbgAZlGS4MQ
HNB Female Hockey Breakthrough Natalie Stacey – Florenceville/Bristol, NB
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/cik-9cK43Ac
HNB U7 Award Hazel Chandler – Perth Andover, NB
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/1agy8rr_mIk
Career Achievement Award Jacques Poitras – Edmundston, NB
The Hockey New Brunswick Career Achievement Award was established in 2016 to honor 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/E6XkmKzCHcU
HNB Academics Scholarship in memory of Ron Bradbury - Connor LeBlanc - St. Malachy’s Memorial 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/vhxZJTogn6E
Jim Stirling Scholarship Award - Edison Caines – Hampton 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/CkEnHZhuVQs
Delta/Fortis Properties Scholarship – Kaiden Cook - Moncton High 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/sYIjTaI_EEc
Tracy Arsenault Memorial Scholarship - Claire Kitchen – Harrison Trimble 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/MHuWmfJ7i2k
In other business, elections were held for the following position.
HNB Minor Council Chair –Luc Martin was re-elected as chairman.
HNB President – Todd Pye was re-elected
HNB Official Council Chair – Steve O’Shaughnessy
Plans were announced for the 2027 AGM, which will be held in Moncton – June 11-12.
