Volunteer Award Winner

🏆 Congratulations to Dan Warrington, LHA’s Volunteer of the Year 🔥 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 Dan’s nominations says it all—he’s a dedicated, generous, and deeply caring coach with…

🏆 Congratulations to Alicia Zabaneh, winner of the LHA Spirit Award! 🏆 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 impact—earning glowing praise from her…

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 “silent hero behind every shift.” Known for…

🏒🌟 Congratulations to Brant Ford, winner of the LHA’s George Turrell Spirit Award for 2024-25. 🌟🏒 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…

🏒🌟 Congratulations to Mike Kennedy, winner of the LHA’s Jeff Munn Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024-25. 🌟🏒 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…

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…

Congratulations to John Delyannis, winner of the LHA’s 2023-24 Volunteer of the Year Award. John has spent more than a decade volunteering for the LHA as team manager for his two sons’ 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.…

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,…

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 ‘A’ and House League level. Also a cross-country…

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.…