$52,000 in Scholarships Awarded at Annual Luncheon
January 31, 2009
Calgary, AB, January 31st, 2009 – The Alberta Junior Hockey League in partnership with the Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society announced the recipients of 30 scholarships at the 2009 Scott Safety AJHL Scholarship Banquet this afternoon. Over $52,000 in scholarships ranging in value from $1,500 – $2,000 apiece were awarded at today’s annual event.
The Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society scholarship program has provided over $450,000 in scholarships since the program began in the early 1980s. In recent years the scholarships have expanded to include AJHL Alumni, Athletic Trainers and On-Ice Officials as well as players.
The Charles S. Noble Scholarship is awarded to players and alumni taking full-time courses at post-secondary schools in the province. Five Charles S. Noble Scholarships, presented from the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and the Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarship Program, will be awarded to current players and alumni this season.
Charles S. Noble Scholarship
Andrew Bentz, Sherwood Park Crusaders
Mathew Conacher, Calgary Canucks
Trent Davison, Brooks Bandits
Reid Fraser, Lloydminster Bobcats
Richard Wong, Grande Prairie Storm
Kyler Brierley of the Calgary Royals has been awarded the Mark Goodkey Memorial Scholarship, which is the highest Charles S. Noble Scholarship. It honours the late Fort Saskatchewan and University of Alberta Golden Bears defenceman.
Mark Goodkey Scholarship
Kyler Brierley, Calgary Royals
Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarships:
The Nickerson Family Scholarship is awarded to honour the wife of long-time Fort McMurray Oil Barons’ supporter Dr. Ken Nickerson.
Nickerson Family Scholarship
Jon Malin, Calgary Royals
The Al McDonald Memorial Award recognizes long-time Sherwood Park General Manager and Co-Owner Al McDonald.
Al McDonald Memorial Award
Clayton Jardine, Camrose Kodiaks
The Richard Warwick Memorial Scholarship is presented in honour of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons alumnus.
Richard Warwick Memorial Scholarship
Kory Chisholm, Lloydminster Bobcats
Five Players were selected as recipients of the Grande Prairie Storm RBC Legacy Scholarship. This scholarship is a result of the successful 2004 RBC Royal Bank Cup held in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Grande Prairie Storm RBC Legacy Scholarship
Mark Nelson, Brooks Bandits
Kevin Lessard, Canmore Eagles
Doug Jessey, Drumheller Dragons
Josh Juell, Grande Prairie Storm
Tanner Sohn, Lloydminster Bobcats
Sixteen AJHL players, staff and Alumni will be awarded the Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarship. The Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarships are awarded to the players and therapists who distinguish themselves in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.
Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarship
Jared MacKey, On-Ice Official
Lance Hyndman, On-Ice Official
Jeremy Gerhardt, Bonnyville Pontiacs
Marc-Antoine Juneau, Bonnyville Pontiacs
Colin Stebner, Bonnyville Pontiacs
Simren Sandu, Calgary Canucks
Shane Lust, Calgary Royals
Justin Morello, Drumheller Dragons
Brad Stebner, Fort McMurray Oil Barons
Mitchell Kaufmann, Grande Prairie Storm
Kyle Dorowicz, Olds Grizzlys
Mitch Maxwell, Olds Grizzlys
Brayden Hopfe, Olds Grizzlys
Daniel Carr, St. Albert Steel
Jesse VanDalfson, Sherwood Park Crusaders
Jessi Hilton, Sherwood Park Crusaders
All current AJHL players will be presented with their respective scholarships at an upcoming Alberta Junior Hockey League game in their home arena.
The AJHL Scholarship Banquet is an important component of the 2009 Scott Safety AJHL All-Star Weekend. The weekend includes the AJHL Scholarship Banquet, AJHL All-Star Game and Reebok Shoot Out Competition at the Max Bell Centre, and AJHL Semi-Annual Meetings.
