Bobby Smith Trophy
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The Bobby Smith Trophy is awarded annually to the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year who best combines high standards of play and academic excellence.
The trophy, which honours Bobby Smith, a former Ottawa 67's star, is symbolic of the high standard of excellence that Smith displayed on the ice, as well as in the classroom, during his outstanding junior career. Each team's nominee for the award becomes a member of the OHL Scholastic Team of the Year.
The Ontario Hockey League Scholastic Player of the Year is selected by a committee of OHL Educational Consultants who assess each nominee's academic achievements, and by Frank Bonello, Director of National Hockey League Central Scouting, who evaluates each nominee's hockey ability.
[edit] Winners
- 2010–11 Dougie Hamilton, Niagara IceDogs
- 2009–10 Erik Gudbranson, Kingston Frontenacs
- 2008–09 Matt Duchene, Brampton Battalion
- 2007–08 Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires
- 2006–07 Steven Stamkos, Sarnia Sting
- 2005–06 Danny Battochio, Ottawa 67's
- 2004–05 Richard Clune, Sarnia Sting
- 2003–04 Scott Lehman, Toronto St. Michael's Majors
- 2002–03 Dustin Brown, Guelph Storm
- 2001–02 Dustin Brown, Guelph Storm
- 2000–01 Dustin Brown, Guelph Storm
- 1999–2000 Brad Boyes, Erie Otters
- 1998–99 Rob Zepp, Plymouth Whalers
- 1997–98 Manny Malhotra, Guelph Storm
- 1996–97 Jake McCracken, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
- 1995–96 Boyd Devereaux, Kitchener Rangers
- 1994–95 Jamie Wright, Guelph Storm
- 1993–94 Ethan Moreau, Niagara Falls Flyers
- 1992–93 Tim Spitzig, Kitchener Rangers
- 1991–92 Nathan LaFayette, Cornwall Royals
- 1990–91 Nathan LaFayette, Cornwall Royals
- 1989–90 Ryan Kuwabara, Ottawa 67's
- 1988–89 Brian Collinson, Toronto Marlboros
- 1987–88 Darrin Shannon, Windsor Spitfires
- 1986–87 John McIntyre, Guelph Platers
- 1985–86 Chris Clifford, Kingston Canadians
- 1984–85 Craig Billington, Belleville Bulls
- 1983–84 Scott Tottle, Peterborough Petes
- 1982–83 Dave Gagner, Brantford Alexanders
- 1981–82 Dave Simpson, London Knights
- 1980–81 Doug Smith, Ottawa 67's
- 1979–80 Steve Konroyd, Oshawa Generals
[edit] See also
- Roger Neilson Memorial Award (Top academic college/university player)
- Ivan Tennant Memorial Award (Top academic high school player)
- Both awards are independent of on-ice performance, unlike the Bobby Smith Trophy which combines performance with academics.
