BC Hockey is a member branch of Hockey Canada and our members are therefore eligible for Hockey Canada Awards. Some of these awards are presented as a part of Hockey Canada Week while others are presented at the end of the season in conjunction with either the BC Hockey Annual General Meeting or the Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting.
Hockey Canada Officiating Awards
These awards are given in recognition of outstanding service during the season. The categories of the awards are most promising, most improved and most deserving official. BC Hockey recognizes the recipients of Hockey Canada Officiating Awards at the BC Hockey Annual Congress.
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2016 - 2017 Winners
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Most Deserving
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Rupert Xu
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(Vancouver, BC)
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Most Improved
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Jamie Terron
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(Castlegar, BC)
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Most Promising
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Megan Howes
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(Burnaby, BC)
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These awards are given to for exceptional service to hockey. For most of the awards, only one recipient is selected from the entire country each year. Many of these awards are presented at the Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting.Hockey Canada Annual Awards
Hockey Canada Volunteer of the Year
This award is presented to an individual who has contributed to amateur hockey for many years and has had a notable impact on the game. Contribution may be in the form of participation, administration, innovation or the advancement of amateur hockey through media coverage. The award is presented at the Hockey Canada Annual General Meeting. This award was first given in 1976.
BC Recipients:
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2014
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Nancy Wilson
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London, ON
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1995
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Allan Matthews
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Williams Lake , BC
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1986
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Don Freer
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Victoria , BC
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1981
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Bob Mullock
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Port Moody,BC
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Gordon Juckes Award
The Gordon Juckes Award is given to an individual who has contributed significantly to amateur hockey at the National level. Nominees can come from multiple fields, including research, sports medicine, psychology, coaching, officiating, administration or related categories. The award is presented in hounour of Gordon Jukckes, Hockey Canada’s first full-time Executive Director (1960-1977). He is a Life Member of Hockey Canada and an Honouary Member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The Gordon Juckes Award was first presented in 1981.
BC Recipients:
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2005
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Ted Hargreaves
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Nelson, BC
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1994
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Dr. Howie Wenger
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Victoria , BC
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1993
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Colin Patterson
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Cranbrook , BC
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1983
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Bob Hindmarch
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Vancouver , BC
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Hockey Canada Order of Merit
The Hockey Canada Order of Merit is awarded to individuals who have served amateur hockey over many years and through their service have made outstanding contributions to amateur hockey in Canada. More than one award may be presented each year. These awards were first presented in 1962.
BC Recipients:
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2009
2001
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Bill Ennos
Frank Lento
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Victoria, BC
Fernie , BC
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1997
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Don Schmaltz
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Penticton , BC
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1994
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Bob Mullock
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Vancouver ,BC
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1990
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Dr. Leo Margolis
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Nanaimo , BC
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1981
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Frank Spring
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Cranbrook , BC
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1974
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W.J. Anderson
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Trail, BC
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1970
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Leo Atwell
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Nelson, BC
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1962
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Art Jefferd
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Vancouver , BC
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Female Hockey Breakthrough Award
This award annually recognizes an individual for his or her significant contributions to the advancement of Canadian female hockey.