2016 Scholarship Press Release

2016 Scholarship Press Release

Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Award $58,000 in Scholarships January 27th, 2016 - The Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society are proud to announce the recipients of $58,000 in scholarships for the 2015-2016 season. The annual scholarships are awarded to Junior hockey players, alumni, trainers, and on-ice officials. Twelve AJHL alumni and one AJHL linesman are amongst this year's recipients. The Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society scholarship program has awarded $759,000 in scholarships since it began in 1983. Charles S. Noble Scholarship The Charles S. Noble Scholarship is awarded to players and alumni taking full-time courses at post-secondary schools in Alberta. The scholarships are presented on behalf of the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and the Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarship Program. Charles S. Noble Scholarship Recipients: 1. Lukas Biensch – Spruce Grove Saints* 2. Brett Njaa – Camrose Kodiaks* 3. Dakota Zaharichuk – Drumheller Dragons* 4. Robert England – Calgary NW Warriors Wolfpack 5. Calvin Giese – Calgary Jr. B Canucks 6. Tanner Hellquist – St. Paul Canadiens 7. James Patterson – Edmonton Royals 8. Grayson Soprovich – Vegreville Rangers 9. Paul Turko – Calgary NW Warriors Wolfpack Mark Goodkey Scholarship The highest Charles S. Noble Scholarship is the Mark Goodkey Scholarship, which honours the late Fort Saskatchewan and University of Alberta Golden Bears defenceman. Mark Goodkey Scholarship Recipient: • Ceanna Maldaner – Calgary Titans The Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society would like to acknowledge the Province of Alberta's student Aid Department for their support in providing matching funds for the Charles S. Noble Scholarships. Nickerson Family Scholarship The Nickerson Family Scholarship is awarded to honour the wife of long-time Fort McMurray Oil Barons’ supporter Dr. Ken Nickerson. Nickerson Family Scholarship Recipient: • Darrin Craig – Edmonton Northstars Al McDonald Memorial Scholarship The Al McDonald Memorial Scholarship recognizes long-time Sherwood Park General Manager and Co-Owner Al McDonald. Al McDonald Memorial Scholarship Recipient: • Redford Swan – Bonnyville Pontiacs* Richard Warwick Memorial Scholarship The Richard Warwick Memorial Scholarship is presented in honour of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons alumnus. Richard Warwick Memorial Scholarship Recipient: • Tyler Weiss – Edmonton Northstars Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarship The Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarships are awarded to players, game officials and therapists who distinguish themselves in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarship Recipients: 1. Jeremy Gordon – Canmore Eagles* 2. Jeremy Burns – Brooks Bandits* 3. Kenny Cameron – Spruce Grove Saints* 4. Jordan Revie – Canmore Eagles* 5. Stephen Shmoorkoff – Sherwood Park Crusaders* 6. Curtis Skip – Drumheller Dragons* 7. Dylan Thudium – Whitecourt Wolverines* 8. Evan Warmington – Bonnyville Pontiacs* 9. Lucas Hudec – AJHL Linesman* 10. Shane Bosomworth – Edmonton Royals 11. Mitchell Cunningham – Edmonton Royals 12. Carson Demsky – Calgary NE Blazers 13. Mathew Ferguson – Calgary NW Warriors Wolfpack 14. Stefan Freter – Wainwright Bisons 15. Gage Gorda – Fort Saskatchewan Hawks 16. Keegan Gorda – Strathcona Bruins 17. Kieran Lamont – Calgary Blackhawks 18. Zachary Lang – Vegreville Rangers 19. Brett Lewis – Sherwood Park Knights 20. Arjun Lotey – North Edmonton Red Wings 21. Trey Lutyck-Neufeld – Vegreville Rangers’ 22. Jacob Mandrusiak – North Edmonton Red Wings 23. Joseph Mandrusiak – North Edmonton Red Wings 24. Dylan McGee – Vegreville Rangers 25. Peter McKay – Edmonton SW Ice Kings 26. Mark Miller – Edmonton SW Oil Kings 27. Branden Prusko – Vegreville Rangers 28. Jenn Onyschuk – Athletic Therapist, Edmonton Royals *AJHL Alumnus/Player/Official - 30 - For More Information: Bob Green President Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society [email protected] .

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