29 Nov Archive: 2013-2014 Season
Winner of Bob Svanefelt Announced
Three years ago the NYHL created a new award that has been named after our longtime and current president Bob Svanefelt. Bob has been the president of the North York Hockey League since 2000 and has been an integral part of the rise of the North York Hockey League. To recognize his hard work and dedication to the league, this award was created on his behalf. The award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the North York Hockey.
The first ever recipient were longtime NYHL official, and currently now the NYHL’s Referee In Chief Neil McTaggart. The second winner of this award was Dean Warren who has been a referee supervisor and mentor to all the NYHL officials.
The 2013/2014 recipient of this prestigious award is Dave Armstrong. Dave is a director with the NYHL. He is also the timekeeper supervisor and liaison between the Board of Directors and Referee Development Committee. In addition Dave also works as a door person twice a week. Many of you have seen Dave in all of our venues as he is constantly out watching games across the NYHL. Dave is always willing to help out in any way he is able, and his cheery personality and tireless work ethic are a great asset to the North York Hockey League.
The NYHL would like to congratulate Dave on receiving this award.
Jim Hickey Memorial Award Recipient
Each year the NYHL honors one on-ice official who exemplifies a great attitude, work ethic and an overall desire to help the NYHL in any capacity they can. This award is named after Jim Hickey who was one of the first supervisors in the NYHL. Jim was an official is the Etobicoke Hockey League as well as the OHA.
The award is presented annually by Mike Duggan who is currently a supervisor with the NYHL after a long stint as a supervisor in the OHA.
The 2013/2014 recipient of this prestigious award is Frank Stirpe. Frank has been a long standing official with the league and this past season completed his first as a referee supervisor.
The NYHL would like to thank Frank for all his hard work and dedication to the league over the years.
MVP of Duffield Early Bird Tournament Minor Novice
Stefano Parente was the MVP of Duffield Early Bird Tournament Minor Novice tier 2 championship game.
List Of Prize Winners From Scotiabank “Challenge Of Champions”
| Name | Club | Prize |
| Teresa Panacci | Duffield Devils | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Nicholas Lin | Parkwoods | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Amy Lam | Hillcrest Summets | Scaccia Restaurant |
| Valerie Millen | Thornhill Rebels | Rainbow Cinemas |
| Karla Baibachaev | Vaughan Rangers | Scaccia Restaurant |
| Ronnie Bloom | Duffield Devils | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Amanda Culmor | Duffield Devils | Scaccia Restaurant |
| Helen Kim | North York Knights | Grand Prix Kartways |
| Jen Moss | West Hill | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Maria Varahidis | Don Mills | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Allan Taube | Thornhill Rebels | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Stephanie Allen | Unionville Jets | Scaccia Restaurant |
| Luisa Domingo | Willowdale | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Elliott Sairan | Goulding Park | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Alex Mackenzie | North Toronto | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Cathy Corte | West Hill | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Teresa Jordan | Leaside | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| Anne Luszczynski | Duffield | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| Tom Pinter | Unionville Jets | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Ken Rose | George Bell | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| Derek Woods | North Toronto | Rainbow Cinemas |
| Emilia Virgilio | Duffield | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| Diane Millar | West Hill | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Trish Lenz | North Toronto | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Lisa Kosrr | North Toronto | Scaccia Restaurant |
| Cait Hilborn | North Toronto | One Axe Pursuits Zip Lining |
| Donny Carman | Goulding Park | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Jennifer Vecchio | Humber Valley | One Axe Pursuits Zip Lining |
| John Chiarello | Streetsville | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| John Klotz | Avenue Road | Scaccia Restaurant |
| Jeff Wilson | North Toronto | One Axe Pursuits Zip Lining |
| Buffy McGaw | North Toronto | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| Arthur Statton | Forest Hill | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| Marco Cestau | Faustina | Sgt Splatters Paintball |
| Tina Hamalainen | Victoria Village | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Ciaran Cullen-Postma | North York Knights | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Orenzo Serafino | Duffield | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Ely Miller | Thornhill Rebels | Hockey Hall of Fame Passes |
| Donna Dorosh | Humber Valley | Rainbow Cinemas |
Willowdale Coach is the Winner of the Original Six Print
Willowdale coach Malcolm Clarke, who was the assistant coach of the Minor Novice Red team and Head coach of the Bantam team for the 2013, 2014 season, was the lucky winner of the authentic autographed Original Six print that was up for grabs during the Scotia bank “Challenge of Champions” weekend.
The NYHL hopes Malcolm enjoys the print. The NYHL encourages everyone to retain their ticket stubs in the future for the chance to win more great giveaways.