Saint John, NB – This past Sunday night, the 2003 Atlantic Challenge Cup hosted their Awards Banquet which was highlighted by the presentation of the prestigious Hard Hat Awards which goes to a member of each team participating in the tournament.

The “Hard Hat” award recipient from each team is determined through a voting system by their teammates. The purpose of the award is to recognize the player who best exemplified (in the eyes of teammates) leadership qualities, a strong work ethic, pride in his/her Branch, a sportsmanship attitude and a commitment to excellence. The sixteen (16) “Hard Hat” award recipients received an attractive Player Statue, on a beautiful wooden base, to commemorate the honour bestowed upon them. They will also have their names placed on the Hard Hat Award which is housed at the Atlantic Centre of Excellence and has all winners of this award in the past listed.

The Hard Hat Award Recipients for this year were as follows:

Female Under 15

Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador – Samantha Spearing / Hope Ryan

Hockey New Brunswick – Stephanie Roy

Hockey Nova Scotia – Jessica Martin / Dawn Sullivan / Allison Letourneau

Prince Edward Island Hockey Association – Jalessa Villard

Male Under 15

Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador – Jason Fong

Hockey New Brunswick – Andrew Taylor

Hockey Nova Scotia - Geoff Hum

Prince Edward Island Hockey Association – Randy Cameron

Male Under 16

Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador – Cody Roach

Hockey New Brunswick – Matt Eagles

Hockey Nova Scotia – Blake Gallagher

Prince Edward Island Hockey Association – Nathan Snowie

Female Under 18

Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador – Jennifer Pollett

Hockey New Brunswick – Ashley Duguay

Hockey Nova Scotia – Kori Cheverie

Prince Edward Island Hockey Association – Kayla Coady

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Trevor Murphy

Director of Operations, Team Atlantic

(506) 642-0491

[email protected]