Awards Night 2024

Awards Night is our annual event to celebrate our awesome hockey community and our achievements throughout the season. Thank you to all who attended and to all of those who made the evening possible, including our sponsors and volunteers! Congratulations on a great season Jr. Chiefs! We can't wait to see you back at the rink!

Memorial Awards

Russ Osborne Award

The Russ Osborne Award is given to a Midget Rep player that is an outstanding personality both on and off the ice. This award is in the name of Russ Osborne who, at the time of his accident, was a Midget “B” player. Russ was playing in a game at the Spokane Coliseum when he was checked into one of the bench area glass supports, ending his hockey career. Russ himself established this award in 2005 with it being awarded for the first time at the end of the 2006-2007 season. He personally presents this award each season.

This year’s Russ Osborne Award recipient is Cooper Thomas, U17 Carded (Younger).

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Lois Ham Memorial Award

Given in memory of Mrs. Norris Ham, Lois, an enthusiastic youth hockey fan, and mother of outstanding goalie Frank Ham. This award is given to a goaltender 15 years of age or older, house or rep, who is not only an exceptional goalie, but also an individual who has shown leadership and dedication and has given something back to her association.

This year’s Lois Ham Memorial Award recipient is Brayden Krautkraemer, U17 Zone (Kellogg).

Brad Porco Memorial Award

Given in memory of Brad Porco, whose untimely death was caused by an auto accident, while Brad and two of his brothers were en route to a hockey school in Canada. This award was originally established for a high school-aged player and is now presented to a Midget-aged player. Brad was a fine example of a Midget player who had the determination and desire to achieve and play at the highest level of hockey that he could, while still demonstrating integrity and sportsmanship for the game. Off the ice, Brad was always looking to give back to the program what it had given him. This award is presented to the house or rep Midget player who demonstrates these qualities.

This year’s Brad Porco Memorial Award recipient is Matthew Cordis, U17 Zone (Kellogg).

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Matt Beamer Memorial Award

Given in memory of Matt Beamer, a young boy who was a Squirt-aged player at the time of his tragic passing. Matt was watching an exhibition WHL hockey game at Eagles Ice-A-Rena when a puck left the ice surface, striking Matt in the head. Matt loved the game of hockey and played it with a boy’s passion, displaying sportsmanship and the desire to have fun. This award is presented to a Squirt- aged player who exemplifies the character of Matt and how he played the game and is voted on by the coaches from the Squirt division.

This year’s Matt Beamer Memorial Award recipient is Brayden McGann, 10UA (Foster).

Geoff Leach Memorial Award

The Geoff Leach Memorial Award was established in February 2001. Geoff died of a rare infection. He was a young man who was loved by all who met him. He never had an unkind word to say and his faith gave him strength and his commitment made him a strong hockey player. He was always encouraging on the bench and was an inspiration to his team. This memorial is awarded to an outstanding Bantam house player who has shown academic achievement as an honor roll student. This player is an inspiration on the bench and in the locker room. This player is involved in activities away from the ice rink and school displaying a strong moral character and a quality of excellence in every aspect of his or her life.

This year’s Geoff Leach Memorial Award recipient is Chase Mortlock, 14U (Larson).