Volunteer Award Winner
Dan Warrington: Leaside Hockey’s Volunteer of the Year for 2025-26
๐ Congratulations to Dan Warrington, LHA’s Volunteer of the Year ๐ฅ We’re delighted to celebrate Dan Warrington, head coach of our U15 A Gold team, as this year’s recipient of the Jeff Munn Volunteer of the Year Award. The overwhelming support in Danโs nominations says it allโheโs a dedicated, generous, and deeply caring coach with…
Read MoreAlicia Zabaneh: Winner of the 2025-26 Leaside Hockey Spirit Award!
๐ Congratulations to Alicia Zabaneh, winner of the LHA Spirit Award! ๐ We’re thrilled to celebrate Alicia Zabaneh, manager of our U14 Gold Select team, as the recipient of the George Turrell Spirit Award for the 2025-26 season. In just her second year as manager, Alicia has made an incredible impactโearning glowing praise from her…
Read MoreDan Girard: Winner of the GTHL’s Trainer of the Year Award For 2024-25
Congratulations to Dan Girard, Trainer of our U18A team and winner of the GTHL’s 2024-25 Trainer of the Year Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in safety, risk management, and contribution to the well-being of players. Nominated by his players, Dan is described by his team as the โsilent hero behind every shift.โ Known for…
Read MoreBrant Ford: Winner of the 2024 – 2025 George Turrell Spirit Award
๐๐ Congratulations to Brant Ford, winner of the LHA’s George Turrell Spirit Award for 2024-25. ๐๐ As the winner of the Spirit Award, Brant Ford carries on the tradition of service that George Turrell brought to Leaside Gardens for so many years. During his 10+ years with Leaside Hockey, Brant has served as a House…
Read MoreMike Kennedy: Winner of the 2024 -2025 Jeff Munn Volunteer of the Year Award
๐๐ Congratulations to Mike Kennedy, winner of the LHA’s Jeff Munn Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024-25. ๐๐ Glowing nominations describe the important role Mike Kennedy fills as the Head Coach of our U16 AA team. “Mike has been a great role model for our boys. His firm but friendly approach to these teenagers…
Read MorePaul Andersen: Winner of the LHA’s George Turrell Spirit Award for 2023-24
Congratulations to Paul Andersen, winner of the LHA’s George Turrell Spirit Award for the 2023 – 24 season. Paul has coached the Leaside 2006 Red Select team since they began as Tykes (U7) twelve years ago. He also coached his older son’s hockey team and made the time to help his sister Shannon coach teams…
Read MoreJohn Delyannis: Winner of the LHA’s Jeff Munn Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023-24
Congratulations to John Delyannis, winner of the LHA’s 2023-24 Volunteer of the Year Award.ย John has spent more than a decade volunteering for the LHA as team manager for his two sonsโ teams. As one of the parents on the U17A team told us: “My son’s team runs like a well oiled machine because of John.…
Read MoreMarc Levesque: Winner of the GTHL’s Rob Silc Memorial Community Coaching Award for 2024
Congratulations to Marc Levesque, coach of Leaside’s U15 Blue House League team and winner of the GTHL’s 2023-24 Rob Silc Memorial Community Coaching Award. This prestigious award recognizes a house league hockey coach who best exemplifies a long term commitment to grassroots hockey, player enjoyment and community spirit. Marc, pictured here with his son Zachary,…
Read MoreErik Worden: Winner of the GTHL’s Len Barrett U18 House League Scholarship Award for 2023
Congratulations to Erik Worden on being named the recipient of the 2023 Len Barrett U18 House League Scholarship Award, recognizing a player who achieves a high standard of excellence academically and in hockey. Worden played all of his minor hockey with Leaside Hockey at both the competitive โAโ and House League level. Also a cross-country…
Read MoreTobin Davis: Winner of the GTHL’s Rob Silc Community Coaching Award for 2023
Congratulations to Tobin Davis of Leaside Hockey, the 2023 Rob Silc Community Coaching Award winner. This award recognizes a House League coach who best exemplifies long-term commitment to grassroots hockey, player enjoyment, and community spirit. In just under a decade of coaching, Davis has displayed exemplary motivation, leadership, and passion for those he has coached.…
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