New Waterford Minor Hockey wraps up season with annual banquet

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New Waterford Minor Hockey wraps up season with annual banquet

By Jeremy Fraser
April 17, 2015

The New Waterford Minor Hockey Association put the finishing touch to its season this past Tuesday, hosting the annual year end awards banquet at the New Waterford & District Community Centre.

A large crowd of players and parents were in attendance for the closing of the hockey season.

The players and coaches were served pizza and soft drinks, which followed by the presentation of team awards.

The banquet went as planned, said Edward Turner, New Waterford minor hockey president.

"The players were able to celebrate a successful hockey season."

Plans are already underway for next season, he said.

"We will be working during the summer to continue to help grow interest in our association."

The most prestigious award of the evening, the Adam Kelly Memorial Award for hard work, dedication and sportsmanship was given to Robbie MacKinnon of the midget 'A' Sharks.

Jim "Fred" Head coached MacKinnon for the past two seasons. He said there isn't a player who deserves the award more than him.

"Robbie works hard on and off the ice. I wasn't surprised to find out he was given the award."

He's sad to see MacKinnon finish his hockey career, said Head.

"He played his final season with the Sharks. The team will miss him next year."

Next on the schedule, the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association will hold its annual general meeting at the New Waterford and District Community Centre on Thursday, April 30.

Watch next week's New Waterford Community Press for more information on the annual general meeting.