2005 Awards


Acadia MHA Award winners

Jack Spindler Memorial
- For Dedication, Enthusiasm and Love of the Game

2005 Recipients:

  • Novice: Ben Payne
  • Atom: Josh Pettet
  • Pee Wee: Jordon Matheson
  • Bantam: Robert Newcombe
  • Midget Boys: Lee Spares
  • Midget Girls: Sarah Knowles
  • George Dimmock Memorial
    - MVP

  • Midget Girls: Mallory Harris
  • Midget Boys: Cody White
  • Dick Moore
    - Sportsmanship and Ability/ Sportswomanship and Ability

  • Midget Girls: April Rand
  • Midget Boys: Peter Baldwin

  • Ken Mantin Award

    Mr. Paul Murphy, Coach Mentor for the Acadia Minor Hockey Association, was presented the 2005 Ken Mantin Award at the Hockey Nova Scotia AGM earlier this month. This award was established in 1996 in honor of long time HNS President, Ken Mantin, to recognize individuals for outstanding contribution to the development of amateur hockey in Nova Scotia at the Provincial Level. Nominees are from the fields of research, sports medicine, psychology, coaching, officiating, administration or related categories. This award is presented annually. Congratulations Paul from everyone at Acadia MHA.


    Hockey Canada Safety Program

    Mr. Mike Ward is awarded the "Hockey Canada Safety Program Recognition Award". This award is presented to a volunteer in recognition for their outstanding contribution to amateur hockey and the development of young athletes. The Hockey Canada Safety Program Recognition Awards are presented yearly by Hockey Canada. The awards recognize the vital role the safety person serves in enhancing the safety and well-being of all hockey participants, while instilling the values of safety, fair play and integrity in all participant. Congratulations Mike from all of us at Acadia MHA.


    Hanson T. Dowell Athletic/Academic Award

    Mr. Nathah Zwicker of the Acadia Midget Minor AAA team was presented with the Hanson T. Dowell Athletic/Academic Award at the Hockey Nova Scotia AGM in Halifax last month. The award was founded in 1985 and named in honor of long time Hockey Nova Scotia Officer, Hanson T. Dowell.

    The award is presented annually to two graduating high school students who participate in Hockey Nova Scotia registered hockey and intend to continue their studies at Canadian Universities/Colleges. The awards are valued at $500 each and contribute to the students' tuition fees. Congratulations Nathan from all of us at Acadia Minor Hockey.




    Published by: Acadia Minor Hockey Association
    Last Updated: July 5, 2005
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