COLGHA Awards

Congratulations to our 2023/24 COLGHA Association Award Recipients and all Nominees!!

IVY MARTIN SPARK AWARD

Presented, only when merited, to a Collingwood Girls Hockey Association Student Volunteer for her devotion to the Lightning Organization as demonstrated by her enduring commitment and leadership; her dedication and contributions to player development; and her impact as a positive role model with the Lightning Organization through her unwavering respect for herself,her teammates, her coaches, and the game of hockey.

Congratulations Emily Dobbin

SZABADOS GOALTENDING AWARD

The Shannon Szabados Award for outstanding goaltender will be presented to both the junior (U9 to U13) and senior (U15 to U18) goaltenders who have demonstrated sound, and consistent abilities throughout the season. They model consistency, perseverance, determination, growth, and hard work, to their teammates and maintain positive conduct and attitude on and off the ice. This award will consider statistics but will not be solely based on them and more focused on the qualities previously described.

Nominees Include

Mallory Taylor U13 Blue, Stella van der Valk U11 White, Emma Young U11 Blue

Adara Croft & Zara Houlden U11B Dryden Maney U13B

Abigail Clarke U15 White, Hayleigh Craig U18

Hanna Lewin U18B, Isabel Mitchell U18B, Abbigail Ottewell U15B

Congratulations

Junior HL- Mallory Taylor U13 Blue

Junior Competitive- Dryden Maney U13B

Senior HL- Abigail Clarke U15 White

Senior Competitive- Abbigail Ottewell U15B

WICKENHEISER INFLUENTIAL PLAYER AWARD

The Wickenheiser Influential Player Award will be presented to both the junior (U9 to U13) and senior (U15 to U18) players who have the most significant positive influence on their team. This award recognizes the extraordinary contributions and influence of an individual amongst a group of peers by highlighting hockey excellence demonstrated by a player's performance; impeccable team leadership and commitment; as well as a player's ability to consistently support their teammates. This player's influence throughout the season raises the level of play and overall hockey experience and success for their whole team.

Nominees Include

Poppy Budrewicz U9 Silver, Abigayle Dobbin U9 Silver, Audrina Fierro U9 Silver, Collette Jack U9 White, Charlotte Metheral U11 White, Carmen Pascuzzo U13 White, Cayleigh Pascuzzo U11 Blue, Violet Rawn U9 Blue

Lily Evans U13B, Joan Jack U11B, Leah Martynuik U13B

Gretchen Franklin U15 White, Lauren Johnson U15 White, Stella Mantrop U18

Hazel Dempsey U18B, Kortney Bullock U15B, Sophie Lougheed U18B, Meckenzie Brannigan U15B, Victoria Gillespie U15B, Natalie Moran U18B, Peyton Rutledge U18B

Congratulations

Junior HL- Cayleigh Pascuzzo U11 Blue

Junior Competitive- Joan Jack U11B

Senior HL- Gretchen Franklin U15 White

Senior Competitive- Peyton Rutledge U18B

TOP SHELF - BENCH STAFF OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award recognizes the exceptional contributions of an individual member of a Bench Staff, OR an entire Bench Staff, in the Collingwood Girls Hockey Association who has gone above and beyond to make a lasting impact through their commitment and dedication to their respective role(s) on the team. The recipient(s) has made a memorable impact on the overall hockey experience for their team through their demonstration of respect for players, officials, opponents, parents and community; their leadership and positive influence on Players’ growth as hockey players and people; and their balanced approach between skill building, competitive play, effective communication, and fostering a love for the game of hockey.

Nominees Include

GROUP NOMINATIONS- U9 Silver Bench Staff, U11 White Bench Staff, U13 Blue Bench Staff, U13 White Bench Staff, U15 B Bench Staff, 15 White Bench Staff, U18 B Bench Staff

INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS- Carolyn Brennan, Rob Cranston, Natalia Gillespie, Jesse Guscott, Mike Lougheed, Kaitlyn MacDonald, Rob Mantrop, Chad Modrits, Sam Moneypenny, Brad Rawn, Clint Taylor

Congratulations U15 B Staff- Trevor L, Ed L, Jesse G, Alex B, Matt B, Natalia G

'EIGHTEENTH PILLAR’ VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The 'Eighteenth Pillar' award is presented to a Collingwood Girls Hockey Association volunteer who exemplifies passion and dedication while devoting endless hours to making a positive impact on our Collingwood Lightning hockey community. Building on the foundation that our original 17 members established for our association, this individual always goes above and beyond in their duties, making invaluable contributions, and championing the growth and development of both players and the association. 

Nominees Include

Carolyn Brennan U11 Blue, Paul Crane Senior C Coach & Tourney Director, Emily Dobbin U9 Silver Trainer, Virginia Fierro U9 Silver & U11 Blue Den Mother, Natalia Gillespie U15 B Manager, Stephanie Ironside U11 White Manager, Kaitlyn MacDonald U7 Coach, Director of Fundamentals & Director of Coach and Player Development, Kate Read-Maney Director of Goalie Development & Tournament Committee, Brad Rawn U9 Blue Coach, U15 Blue and U18 House League Assistant Coach, Local League Convenor & Tournament Committee, U13 White Den Mothers

Congratulations Paul Crane

We are extremely grateful for our hockey volunteer community and all of the individuals that go above and beyond in support of girls and women in sport. Thank you!! And Congratulations to our Lightning Players, not only for their hockey achievements but also for their growth as community members and individuals that will continue to contribute to the experiences of those around them. Well done!!