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MSHSCA HALL OF FAME

 

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF CANDIDATES 

1. Individuals selected as nominees must have shown a deep sense of responsibility in the manner in which they conducted themselves as coaches and demonstrated a dedication to the highest ideals of competitive interscholastic athletics.
2. Of equal importance is the manner in which they conducted their programs, that they may be most beneficial to their players, their schools, and their communities, always reflecting a positive image of interscholastic athletics and/or coaches.
3. They shall have demonstrated the characteristics of leadership, the ability to motivate and inspire and to guide and counsel young athletes.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Nominees must have been active in coaching and/or athletic administration for a minimum of 25 years.
2. Nominees must be a Life member of the MSHSCA to be nominated.
3. Eligibility shall be limited to Coaches and Athletic Administrators.

For more information please see The Minnesota High School Coaches Association.  www.mshsca.org/page/show/2277183-hall-of-fame

 

Past girls hockey recipients include Dave Palmquist from South St Paul. He was inducted into the MSHSCA Hall of Fame in October of 2019.

 

 

MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE HALL OF FAME

 

I. Statement of Purpose

• To recognize and preserve the heritage of high school activities in Minnesota and to keep alive their tradition and spirit; and
• To honor those persons who through distinguished achievement have excelled in one or more high school activity program sponsored by the League and its member schools.

 

II. Hall of Fame Eligibility

Hall of Fame nominees shall include individuals who through distinguished achievement have excelled in one or more high school activity program sponsored by the League. These individuals may include athletes, fine arts participants, coaches, contests officials and adjudicators, contributors, athletic/activity directors, school administrators, and directors of music, speech, drama, debate, and the visual arts. All candidates for the Hall of Fame must be at least 35 years of age. They may be retired from their field or still active.

 

All candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long-term contributions to interscholastic athletics or fine arts. Athletes will be judged on their achievements in interscholastic athletics. Coaches will be considered on the merits of their high school coaching achievements only, officials on the basis of their service as a high school official, and administrators on the merits of their service as a high school administrator. Fine arts nominees will be considered on the merits of their service as high school participants, coaches, directors or adjudicators. The contributor’s category is for those individuals who have made contributions to interscholastic athletics in some capacity other than those previously mentioned, including such areas as sports medicine and sports media.

III. Nomination Procedures

Using the Hall of Fame nomination form, every member school of the League and any of the following organizations may nominate individuals for the Hall of Fame.

• Minnesota State High School Athletic Directors Association
• Minnesota State High School Coaches Association, Inc.
• Minnesota Music Educators Association
• Minnesota Debate Teachers Association
• Communication and Theatre Association of Minnesota
• Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals
• Minnesota School Boards Association
• Minnesota Speech Coaches Association

 

IV. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

All of the inductees will participate in the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held in the fall of 2021.

Past MSHSL Hall of Fame recipients related to girls high school hockey include Chick Scanlon, Krissy Wendell-Pohl and Natalie Darwitz.

 

Hall of Fame nomination forms and instructions are posted on this web site in word and PDF formats.  www.mshsl.org

 

 

NATIONAL GIRLS and WOMEN IN SPORT DAY IN MINNESOTA

Minnesota's National Girls and Women in Sport Day event honors individuals, teams and organizations with awards in seven separate categories. Award recipients are nominated by schools, community organizations, recreation centers, and amateur and professional sports organizations. Details about the specific awards are below.

For individuals or organizations that have broken barriers, overcome challenges and/or strive to

Breaking Barriers Award (Multiple Awards Annually)

For individuals or organizations that have broken barriers, overcome challenges and/or strive to provide athletic opportunities for girls and women of all races, all ages, and all levels of ability.

Past Winners from the MGHCA include Tim Morris and Tom Peart,

 

Special Merit Award

The Special Merit Award is presented to individuals who exemplify the highest levels of commitment to breaking barriers for girls and women in sport.

Past Winners with ties to the MGHCA include Jane Ring, Jill Pohtilla and Krissy Wendell-Pohl.

 

To nominate a deserving person go to http://www.ngwsd-mn.com/Nominate.html

 

MINNESOTA HOCKEY AWARDS

 

Ted Brill Award

Minnesota Hockey established the Ted Brill Award with great respect and fond memories of one of our most influential leaders.  It is presented annually to an individual who has at least ten years of service to any of the various player development programs (STP, HEP, High Performance/Selects, High School All-Star Series, etc.)

Past MGHCA Winners:   Tom Peart

Presidents' Award

The Presidents' Award is given annually to those individuals whom the President of Minnesota Hockey feels have given exemplary service to the organization's efforts.

Past MGHCA recipients include Denny Malarkey, Tom Maeckelbergh and Peter Hyduke.

 

Don Clark Award

The prestigious Don Clark Award is presented by Minnesota Hockey to an individual who over a period of many years has been dedicated to the grassroots growth and development of youth hockey in Minnesota.

For nomination information please contact Glen Andresen at www.minnesotahockey.org

 

USA HOCKEY AWARDS

Walter Yaciuk Award

The Walter Yaciuk Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a consistent commitment and contribution to the education and development of USA Hockey coaches.

 

The Distinguished Achievement Award

The Distinguished Achievement Award is presented to a U.S. citizen who has made hockey his or her profession and has made outstanding contributions on or off the ice to the sport in the United States.

 

The William Thayer Tutt Award

The Wm. Thayer Tutt Award is presented to a volunteer who, during many years of service, has displayed selfless dedication to the enhancement of ice hockey at the grassroots level in the United States.

For nomination information please contact USA Hockey at  www.usahockey.com

 

THE AMERICAN HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION AWARDS

 

The John Mariucci Award

John Mariucci, the former coach of the University of Minnesota, was not only an outstanding college coach, but also a driving force behind the growth of hockey in the United States. In 1987, the AHCA created this award to honor a secondary school association coach who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and enthusiasm of the "GODFATHER OF U.S. HOCKEY," John Mariucci.

 

The John "Snooks" Kelley Founders Award

Named after the famed Boston College coach, this award honors those people in the coaching profession who have contributed to the overall growth and development of the sport of ice hockey in the United States.

 

The Jim Fullerton Award

Named in honor of the former Brown University hockey coach and AHCA spiritual leader, this award recognizes an individual who loves the purity of our sport. Whether a coach, administrator, trainer, official, journalist or simply a fan, the recipient exemplifies Jim Fullerton, who gave as much as he received and never stopped caring about the direction in which our game was heading.

 

The Joe Burke Award

The Joe Burke Award was established in 1994 to honor those individuals who have shown great support and dedication to Girls/Women's hockey. Joe Burke has been an avid fan of Girls/Women's hockey since the late 70's. Joe Burke, a Dedham resident is a life-long hockey fan, who never actually played the game himself. He became hooked on the women's game when he attended the game vs. the University of New Hampshire and Boston College in 1978 at McHugh Forum. Since this game Joe was seen at every major Girls/Women's hockey event in the New England area. He is a true friend of the women's game and the people associated with it.

Past MGHCA Winners include Jane Ring and Sue Ring-Jarvi

 

The Women's Ice Hockey Founders Award

This award honors a member of the hockey community or college coaching profession who has contributed to the overall growth and development of the sport of women’s ice hockey in the United States through their enthusiasm, passion and selflessness.

Past MGHCA Winners:  Laura Halldorson, Jill Pohtilla

 

For nomination information contact Joe Bertagna at www.ahcahockey.com

 

Please take the time to recognize those individuals who contribute their time, talent and energy to make girl’s and women’s hockey so special here in Minnesota and around the country. It only takes a few minutes of your time to bring attention to those coaches, administrators, players and contributors who help maintain the excellence of our programs and to help grow the game.