Hockey New Brunswick 55th Annual General Meeting

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2023

FREDERICTON – Hockey New Brunswick held its 55th Annual General Meeting at the Delta Beausejour, Moncton NB

Hockey New Brunswick’s Annual Report was presented during the Annual General Meeting. The report contains information and statistics from the 2022-2023 season.

Several awards were awarded for last season:

The HNB award winners were as follows:

  • J. Charles Daigle Memorial Award           John O’Toole

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.
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  • Vance Toner Hockey Development Award          David Melanson

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.

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  • Minor Hockey Association of the Year                 Grand Falls Minor Hockey

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.

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  • HNB Volunteer of the Year                                  Craig Moore

Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1995 to recognize an active volunteer in the hockey community.
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  • HNB Female Hockey Breakthrough                    Serge Fontaine

Established in 2004 to be presented annually to an individual who has assisted in the promotion of Female Hockey within the province.

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  • HNB U7 Award                                        John Childs

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.

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  • Career Achievement Award                     Leo Lanteigne

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.

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  • HNB Academics Scholarship in memory of Ron Bradbury           Caitlyn Steeves

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.

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  • Jim Stirling Scholarship Award    Bethany Estabrooks

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.

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  • Delta/Fortis Properties Scholarship                               Remi Ouellette

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.

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  • Tracy Arsenault Memorial Scholarship                          Emma Wishart

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.

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In other business, elections were held for the following position.

HNB Senior Council Chair – Phil Huckins was elected as chairman.

Plans were announced for the 2024 AGM, which will be held in Fredericton.