The South Delta #2 Midget "C" hockey team has been recognized for its exemplary conduct by being awarded the prestigious Pacific Coast/Fraser Valley Team Achievement Award.
The award is given annually to the teams adjudged to have demonstrated the attributes of sportsmanlike behaviour, fair play both on and off the ice, and cooperation with league officials.
The South Delta team, which was recognized over 45 other candidates, showed great respect for the game, the officials, its competitors and each other. In other words, an award for the fewest penalty minutes during the season.
It was an exciting season on the scoreboard with sparkling 23-8-1 record but as the boys also demonstrated how to play the game.
There were many on this team that led by example from first year 15-year-old players to third-year 17-year-olds. There are a few leaders that deserve special recognition: The group features four graduating players and two assistant captains - Cameron Jolly, Patrick Watts, Dallas Dien, Keith Prefontaine, Tanner Gillespie and Ryan Mathieson.
The roster also includes: John Brewer, Blair Wilson, Brock Morgan, Kyle McLennan, Jesse Keith, Matthew Keith, Kevin Marlowe, Nolan Olson, Michael Blackwell, Trysten Anderson, Jake Holliday and Kurtis Thompson. They are proudly coached by Bill Jolly, Brent Holliday and Anthony Askin. The team manager is Theresa Watts.
