Order of Hockey in Canada
The Order of Hockey in Canada is an award given out annually by Hockey Canada. It honours Canadian ice hockey players, coaches and executives and recognizes their contributions to the game. The first group of honourees was announced on April 10, 2012.[1]
Eligibility
Players, coaches and executives becomes eligible five years after their retirement. There will be no posthumous recognitions.[2] In 2012, five were selected. After that, a maximum of three will be selected annually.[2]
History
The Order of Hockey in Canada was first announced on April 2, 2012. It is awarded "on the basis of their outstanding contributions or service to the growth and development of the sport of hockey in Canada, which may include players, coaches, officials, administrators, executives, trainers, physicians, inventors or any other person whose role or service in the game is recognized as extraordinary."[2] Honourees are selected by a 12 member committee.
The 2012 selection committee members are Jim Treliving (chairman), Dave Andrews, Gilles Courteau, Joe Drago, Pierre Lebrun, Roy MacGregor, Bob McKenzie, Pat Quinn, Glen Sather, Danièle Sauvageau, Scott Smith and Donna Spencer.[2]
Honourees
| Year | Honouree |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Jean Béliveau |
| 2012 | Cassie Campbell |
| 2012 | Wayne Gretzky |
| 2012 | Gordie Howe |
| 2012 | Gord Renwick |
| 2013 | Paul Henderson |
| 2013 | Dave King |
| 2013 | Mark Messier |
| 2014 | Clare Drake |
| 2014 | France St-Louis |
| 2014 | Steve Yzerman |
Trophy
Instead of individual medals, a trophy will honour the winners. It consists of a maple leaf symbol (red stick blades), gold and transparent components. The trophy's base has the name of the Order and a lower band with the names and years of the nominees. (See picture of trophy at: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2012-hcf-011-en)
References
- ^ "Hockey Canada names first-ever order of Hockey honourees". The Sports Network. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2012-04-10.
- ^ a b c d "Hockey Canada introduces Order of Hockey in Canada to pay tribute to extraordinary contributions to the game of hockey in Canada". Hockey Canada. 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2012-04-10.