AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

GHC VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

GHC is proud to recognize our dedicated volunteer base, especially those who have made a significant contribution of time, leadership and positivity to our association. Individual awards are presented annually to GHC members who best demonstrate the award criteria over the course of the season. Any GHC member may nominate members for these awards. Read our Volunteer Recognition Guidelines for all minor hockey awards available to GHC Membership.

JUDY COLPITTS AWARD

This award, in honour of Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and former GHC builder Judy Colpitts, is presented to a Volunteer who has provided outstanding service to GHC. They have demonstrated a tireless commitment to improving the association, they have significantly impacted and/or inspired the GHC membership through their actions, and they have fostered a good environment for players to develop hockey skills or positive character.

Nominate a Volunteer

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

This award is presented to a Manager who has demonstrated a strong and positive commitment to an individual team. They have promoted good sportsmanship and citizenship (e.g. involving the team in the community), demonstrated a respect for the game of hockey, and provided a good environment for the players of the team to develop their hockey skills/abilities and/or develop their character in a positive manner.

Nominate a Manager

COACH OF THE YEAR

This award is presented to a Head Coach who exemplifies the values, goals and philosophy of GHC. The GHC Coach of the Year is a model on and off the ice, demonstrates patience, effective communication and leadership to players and parents. This Coach demonstrates a balanced approach between skill building, competitive play, and fostering a love for the game of hockey.

Nominate a Coach

Judy Colpitts Award

2022/23 - MARIE MCCARTY-GUIGON
2021/22 - TARA LYSENG
2020/21 - CHRISTINE O'SHAUGHNESSY
2019/20 - ANDREA ZABLOSKI

Manager of the Year Award

2022/23 - SHELLEY FUGEL
2021/22 - PAULETTE NIEDERMIER
2020/21 - KELLY RAFFAN
2019/20 - ARLANA KELLER

Coach of the Year Award

2022/23 - MICHAEL CHEREWKO
2021/22 - ABIGAIL, BRUCE & HANNAH CURLOCK
2020/21 - RAFAEL MOCTEZUMA
2019/20 - KYLE WANVIG

CALGARY FIRE AAA/AA AWARDS & BANQUET

The GHC Calgary Fire AAA/AA Female Hockey Program hosts an annual Awards Banquet each year to celebrate the achievements of our U15 AA, U18 AA and AAA teams, staff and supporters.

Most Valuable Player

2021/22 AAA: JENNIFER SHAW / HALI LAWRENCE
2021/22 U18 AA Red: KENDALL TORHJELM
2021/22 U18 AA White: SOPHY ALDRED
2021/22 U15 AA Red: BROOKE FOFONOFF / OLIVIA IMPERATO
2021/22 U15 AA White: ANNIKA GRAHAM
2019/20 AAA: MADELEINE NOONAN
2019/20 Midget AA Red: TEAH WORKMAN
2019/20 Midget AA White: RYLEE PENNOYER
2019/20 Bantam AA Red: HANNA PERRIER
2019/20 Bantam AA White: LEIGHANNA RIZARRI
2018/19 AAA: SIERRA LAPLANTE
2018/19 Midget AA Red: KELLY STANFORD
2018/19 Midget AA White: BROOKE MCCOOL
2018/19 Bantam AA Red: RYANN PERRETT
2018/19 Bantam AA White: ASHLYNN STITT

Leadership Award

2019/20 - SIERRA LAPLANTE
2019/20 - KAYLA IRONSIDE
2019/20 - JORJA FISHER
2018/19 - REBECCA ALLOWAY
2018/19 - ALYSIA GROTSKY
2018/19 - JORDAN HOLT

Most Dedicated Player

2021/22 AAA: AVERY KRAWCHUK
2021/22 U18 AA Red: BROOKLYN GILLINGS
2021/22 U18 AA White: TAYLOR SCHUBERT
2021/22 U15 AA Red: SKYE SURETTE
2021/22 U15 AA White: ADDISON FECH
2019/20 AAA: SIERRA LAPLANTE
2019/20 Midget AA Red: KAYLA IRONSIDE
2019/20 Midget AA White: HANNAH SUTO
2019/20 Bantam AA Red: PAIGE MURPHY
2019/20 Bantam AA White: KYLA MITENKO
2018/19 AAA: SYDNEY BENKO
2018/19 Midget AA Red: MEGHAN DEAN
2018/19 Midget AA White: SARAH GAISER
2018/19 Bantam AA Red: PEYTON EVANS
2018/19 Bantam AA White: ALYSIA GROTSKY

Most Improved Player

2021/22 AAA: CHLOE MARSHALL
2021/22 U18 AA Red: JAIYANA NURANI
2021/22 U18 AA White: HANNAH STRATTON
2021/22 U15 AA Red: BEAU BOUDREAU
2021/22 U15 AA White: AVERY DENOMME
2019/20 AAA: MEGAN YAKIWCHUK
2019/20 Midget AA Red: EMILY TOOLE
2019/20 Midget AA White: RACHELLE PLUM
2019/20 Bantam AA Red: SOPHY ALDRED
2019/20 Bantam AA White: CHLOE MARSHALL
2018/19 AAA: BAILEY FIALA
2018/19 Midget AA Red: ADRIA LUBERT
2018/19 Midget AA White: MILA PREVILLE
2018/19 Bantam AA Red: MADISON SIEMENS
2018/19 Bantam AA White: AVERY KRAWCHUK

Sportsmanship Award

2021/22 AAA: ASHA HANSON
2021/22 U18 AA Red: KIERA WILCOX
2021/22 U18 AA White: AYLA KIRSTINE
2021/22 U15 AA Red: GRACE MCGUNIGAL
2021/22 U15 AA White: BROOKLYN PLASCHEWSKY
2019/20 AAA: DYLAN NORRIE
2019/20 Midget AA Red: ASHLEY SHYPITKA
2019/20 Midget AA White: AVERY KRAWCHUK
2019/20 Bantam AA Red: TE'A PEARCE
2019/20 Bantam AA White: SADIE KURRANT
2018/19 AAA: MALLORY DYER
2018/19 Midget AA Red: SKYE MATHEW
2018/19 Midget AA White: EMILY BALDWIN
2018/19 Bantam AA Red: KENDALL TORHJELM
2018/19 Bantam AA White: TALIA SCHNEIDER

Athletic Therapist of the Year

2018/19 - Karen Tran

2018/19 GHC Calgary Fire Awards Banquet
April 12, 2019
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South
Calgary, AB

EXTERNAL AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

The following awards are determined by external selection criteria. Hockey Calgary and Hockey Alberta awards are open to nominations from any Member Minor Hockey Association, Volunteer or Staff Member. Nominations are accepted annually but are not carried over to subsequent years.

Alberta Female Hockey
League Awards

AFHL Scholarship

2020/21 - Rebecca Alloway, Calgary Fire AAA

AFHL Coach of the Year

2022/23 AAA: Kyle Severson, Calgary Fire AAA
2022/23 U18 AA: Jordan Fenton, Calgary Fire U18 AA White
2018/19 AAA: Terry Johnson, Calgary Fire AAA
2018/19 Midget Elite: David Addison, Calgary Fire Midget AA Red
2017/18 Midget Elite: Tom Molloy, Calgary Fire Midget AA White

AFHL Player Awards

2022/23 AAA Most Valuable Player: Summer Fomradas, Calgary Fire AAA
2022/23 AAA Top Defense: Summer Fomradas, Calgary Fire AAA
2022/23 U18 AA Most Valuable Player: Kaysah Nurani, Calgary Fire U18 AA Red
2022/23 U18 AA Top Rookie: Olivia Imperto, Calgary Fire U18 AA White
2022/23 U15 AA Most Valuable Player: Davina Davis, Calgary Fire U15 AA Red
2022/23 U15 AA Top Defense: Lily Oster, Calgary Fire U15 AA Red
2021/22 U18 AAA Top Rookie: Kalle Hastman, Calgary Fire AAA
2021/22 U18 AA Most Valuable Player: Sophy Aldred, Calgary Fire U18 AA White
2021/22 U18 AA Top Rookie: Shae LaPrade, Calgary Fire U18 AA White
2019/20 Bantam Elite Top Goaltender: Jorja Fisher, Calgary Fire Bantam AA Red
2019/20 Midget Elite Top Goaltender: Cienna Kinghorn, Calgary Fire Midget AA White
2018/19 Midget Elite Top Goaltender: Cassidy Brown, Calgary Fire Midget AA Red
2017/18 Midget Elite Most Valuable Player: Sydney Benko, Calgary Fire Midget AA Red
2017/18 Bantam Elite Top Goaltender: Ali Kieren, Calgary Fire Bantam AA White