CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
2022 - MIHV 14U Champions
2023 - MIHV 13U Champions
2023 - MIHV 15U Champions
2024 - MIHV 11U Champions
2024 - MIHV 15U Champions
‘Coaches’ Awards
To be awarded to one player from each age division (11U, 13U, 15U, 17U) who has consistently brought a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team first and teamwork mentality, to training and games throughout the season.
The initial player selection will be made by the team’s Head Coach and Assistant Coach/es, with final endorsement given by the Head of Coaching and Development.
Criteria is:
Positive attitude at both training and games
Work ethic, both at training and games
Embraces a team first and teamwork mentality
2021
Not issued due to COVID affected season
2022
11U - Julien Baumgartner
14U - Rowan Barrett
17U - Daniel Thompson
2023
11U - Kirill Zolin
13U - Tom Giles
15U - Claudia Karmiste
17U - Shannon Biggs
2024
11U - Lachlan Richard
13U - Parker Barnes
15U - Aiden Forrest
17U - Justine Kruhlak
‘Most Improved Player’ Awards
To be awarded to one player from each age division (11U, 13U, 15U, 17U) who has made the most significant improvement in their hockey IQ, passing, shooting, and skating, throughout the season.
The initial player selection will be made by the team’s Head Coach and Assistant Coach/es, with final endorsement given by the Head of Coaching and Development.
Criteria: To the player who has made the most significant improvement across the following areas:
IQ (positioning / systems)
Passing
Shooting
Skating
2021
Not issued due to COVID affected season
2022
11U - Noah Polari
14U - Shamus Jamison
17U - Ren Nomachi
2023
11U - Lincoln Brotherton
13U - Jarrad Baguley
15U - Will Preston
17U - Oliver Lee
2024
11U - Essence Wishart
13U - Marcus Tse
15U - Will Peters
17U - Jarrod Downes
The ‘Michael McMahon & Steve Belic’ Outstanding Leadership Award
To be awarded to a single player throughout the entire club who has consistently demonstrated the expected behaviours of a leader. Behaviours associated with training and instruction, democracy, social support, and positive feedback.
The player will be selected by a panel consisting of the 11U Head Coach, 13U Head Coach, 15U Head Coach, 17U Head Coach, Head of Coaching and Development, and the Junior VP / Club President.
Criteria: To the players who consistently demonstrates the expected behaviours of a leader:
Training & Instruction
Democratic Behaviour
Social Support
Positive Feedback
2021
Tristan Fraser
2022
Tristan Fraser
2023
Max Simmonds
2024
Rowan Barrett
Tristan Fraser
The ‘Jo Mufale Memorial Spirit’ Award
Sport was a huge part of Jo Mufale’s life. An accomplished track athlete, netballer and coach, Jo’s love of competition and community has certainly passed over to her boys, with her youngest son Alex being a fixture at iceHQ since the rink’s inception.
For Jo, sport was a way of life and a way to express yourself, grow, make friendships and create experiences. She encouraged not just her boys, but everyone around her, to put in 100% on game day, training, show good sportsmanship, enjoy it and certainly wouldn’t tolerate excuses. In fact, we heard the words “get over it, there’s always next week” more than once!
Naming the Ducks highest honour the Spirit Award is a perfect fit, as she had plenty of it.
In the 10 years Jo battled cancer she never once said ‘why me.’ Instead, she made it her passion to spread the word on the importance of having regular checks and joined the Cancer Council, where she organised Relay For Life events throughout Victoria, where she still holds the record for the most money raised per capita, raising a whopping $125,000 in her hometown of Cobram (with a population of just 5,000).
Jo was inspirational to her family and those around her and it is our club’s absolute honour to name our most prestigious award in her memory.
To be awarded to a single player throughout the entire club who has consistently demonstrated our Club principles and values. Principles and values pertaining to character, integrity, and skills in all facets of the game.
The player will be selected by a panel consisting of the 11U Head Coach, 13U Head Coach, 15U Head Coach, 17U Head Coach, Head of Coaching and Development, and the Junior VP / Club President. Feedback and input will also be sought from Team Managers.
Criteria: To the player who best exhibits:
Strength of character both on and off the ice
Contributes to the integrity of the club
Displays outstanding skills in all phases of the game
2021
Luca Lombardo
Maree West-Linnett
2022
Flynn Ireland
Lucas Chambers
Rowan Barrett
2023
Angus Hunter
2024
Bryher Johnson
The ‘Cameron Chambers’ Best Club-Person Award
To be awarded to a single volunteer throughout the club who consistently demonstrates selflessness, hard work and a club-first mentality.
This person will be selected by a panel consisting of the Club President, the Heads of Coaching & Development and the Club Secretary.
2021
Cameron Chambers
2022
Sebastian Bennett
2023
Kate Hunter
2024
Adam Giles