Usports Mens Hockey Awards
Usports Mens Hockey Awards
Every year USports recognizes individuals for outstanding performances across all the regional associations. Below is a summary of these awards.Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy
The annual Player of the Year award is given to the most outstanding player in U Sports Mens Hockey.Senator Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy Winners
Defenceman of the Year
Presented annually to the top defenceman during the U SPORTS men’s hockey regular season.Defenceman of the Year Winners
Goaltender of the Year
The U Sports Goaltender of the Year is the annual award presented to the U Sports men's ice hockey player who is judged by a committee of the U Sports Men’s Hockey Coaches Association to be the most outstanding goaltender in U Sports.Goaltender of the Year Winners
Clare Drake Award
Inaugurated by Cooper Canada, Limited in 1985-86, the award is presented to the most outstanding first-year player in U SPORTS who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership. The award is named in honor of the University of Alberta coach. The recipient is selected by a committee of the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Coaches Association.Clare Drake Award Winners
Dr. Randy Gregg Award
Inaugurated in 1990-91, the award, donated by Spectrum Registered Education Savings Plans, honors the player who best combines outstanding hockey ability, academic achievement and community involvement. The award is named in honor of Dr. Randy Gregg, who captained the University of Alberta Golden Bears to two University Cup championships and was the Sullivan Trophy winner as the U SPORTS player of the year in 1978-79. Gregg went on to win five Stanley Cups as a member of the Edmonton Oilers and was the captain of the 1980 and 1988 Canadian Olympic Teams.Dr. Randy Gregg Award Winners
Father George Kehoe Memorial Award
The Coach of the Year award is dedicated in memory of the late director of athletics and long-time hockey coach at St. Francis Xavier University. Father Kehoe was also President of the CIAU for a single term. The selection is made by the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Coaches Association.Father George Kehoe Memorial Award Winners