AAAHA AWARDS
Richard Janz Award- Mite who exhibits the most determination for learning and
playing the game. The player’s enthusiasm for hockey provides his/her teammates with a
balanced perspective, emphasizing team play and a sense of personal accomplishment.
Kip Taylor Award- Most typical squirt. Player has much to learn and many skills to
acquire, but has sincere desire an enthusiasm and is a credit to the team and the entire
hockey program.
Dean H. Leith Award- Squirt or Peewee player. The player, who in all circumstances,
plays with intensity, enthusiasm and courage, regardless of the level of skill. In effect,
this is the “Hustler of the Year Award.” This award is given in the squirt or peewee
division where it is so desirable to encourage effort regardless of differences in individual
development.
Ricky Stegath Award- The most improved player in all of AAAHA, usually awarded to
a peewee, because this the level at which the greatest improvement in a player is usually
seen.
Robby Toth Memorial Award- The peewee goalie who displays the most heart as
demonstrated by his determination, intensity of effort, attitude, team leadership, and
sportsmanship. This award recognizes outstanding enthusiasm and dedication, regardless
of skill.
James F. LaPointe Trophy- The bantam player who best displays the following:
scholarship, good attitude, team leadership, hockey skills, coachability, dedication to the
sport, good sportsmanship, and improvement.
John Macinnes Award- Midget goalie who displays determination, sportsmanship,
scholarship, and dedication to the sport and the art of goaltending.
Jill Weber Memorial Trophy- This trophy is awarded to the female AAAHA player
who demonstrates desire, confidence, and sportsmanship. The trophy is in memory of Jill
Weber who passed away in 1995, after a two year struggle with breast cancer. Jill’s
boys, Billy, Michael, Brian, and husband Ken are members of AAAHA. She was on the
1992 Championship Woman’s Hockey Team called the “Steel Magnolias” which won
the Stephi’s Cup.
Thomas D. Gilson Award- Dr. Gilson was one of the instrumental people in organizing
amateur youth hockey in Ann Arbor and in Michigan. He represented our community in
the early meetings of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, and served as the first
president of the Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey League from 1951 until 1953. This award
is presented to an AAAHA volunteer(s) who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to
amateur hockey.