|
B.M.H.L. Cup (League Champions)
|
The "Holy Grail" of men's hockey in Bothwell. Awarded annually to the playoff champion since the league's inception in 1972, the modern version of this trophy was handed out for the first time in 2012. Weighing in at 21 lbs., it takes an entire team to hoist this legendary cup.
2024 - Bullies 2023 - Warriors 2022 - Bullies 2021 - No Winner 2020 - No Winner 2019 - Streakers 2018 - Flyers 2017 - Raiders 2016 - Hustlers 2015 - Warriors 2014 - Bullies 2013 - Warriors 2012 - Hustlers 2011 - Chiefs 2010 - Chiefs 2009 - Streakers 2008 - Bullies 2007 - Streakers 2006 - Raiders 2005 - Stars 2004 - Stars 2003 - Stars
|
|
President's Trophy (team with most points - regular season)
Awarded to the team who finishes the regular season in first place based on points. Named after former league president Jeff Moorehouse, who's insight and vision with the reigns of the B.M.H.L. ensured that the league would become what it has today.
2024 - Bullies (35) 2023 - Warriors (38) 2022 - Bullies (28) 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Warriors (44) 2019 - Streakers (34) 2018 - Raiders (37) 2017 - Warriors (34) 2016 - Streakers (33) 2015 - Warriors (42) 2014 - Raiders (33) 2013 - Bullies (30) 2012 - Chiefs (33) 2011 - Streakers (38) 2010 - Flyers (32) 2009 - Streakers (40)
|
|
Mark Lindsay Award (leading scorer)
Named after B.M.H.L. standout Mark Lindsay, who still holds the single-season record for scoring with 135 points (64G, 71A) in 27 games.
2024 - Taylor Sisson (45) 2023 - Matt Clark (54) 2022 - Nolan VandenBoorn (74) 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Dillon Liberty/Kevin Ritzer (73) 2019 - Steve Beenackers (53) 2018 - Taylor Sisson/Colin Jackson (55) 2017 - Nate Johnson (49) 2016 - Jordan Bray (67) 2015 - Kyle Gillier (98) 2014 - Kyle Gillier (77) 2013 - Kyle Mitchell (59) 2012 - Kyle Mitchell (55) 2011 - Norm Logan (61) 2010 - Norm Logan (65) 2009 - Brent Sherman (76)
|
|
Guy Sherman Award (most valuable player - regular season)
Named after B.M.H.L. living legend, Guy Sherman who finished top 5 in scoring 12 times in 16 years and also won Championships in 1976, 78, 83, 87 and 1989.
2024 - Taylor Sisson 2023 - Matt Clark 2022 - Nolan VandenBoorn 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Scott Tricker 2019 - Steve Beenackers 2018 - Taylor Sisson 2017 - Nate Johnson 2016 - Jordan Bray 2015 - Tom Jobson 2014 - Kyle Gillier 2013 - Tim Van Middelkoop 2012 - Colin Jackson 2011 - Norm Logan 2010 - Norm Logan 2009 - Justin Wright
|
|
Rick Wilkins Award (most valuable player - playoffs)
Named after Rick "Prof" Wilkins, who's career in the BMHL stretched until his 54th year. In that time, Wilkins was a tenacious competitor who took on an alter-ego come playoff time. His drive, determination, and leadership led to numerous B.M.H.L. Cups.
2024 - James McFarlane 2023 - Nolan VandenBoorn 2022 - Travis Winkworth 2021 - No Winner 2020 - No Winner 2019 - Taylor Sisson 2018 - Dillon Liberty 2017 - Aaron Wilkins 2016 - Jeff Carmichael 2015 - Norm Logan 2014- Derrick Casier 2013 - Orland Hopkins 2012 - Jamie Beatty 2011 - Jordan Bray 2010 - Kyle Vink 2009 - Tim VanMiddelkoop
|
|
James Hamilton Award (best defenseman)
Named after arguably the best defenseman in B.M.H.L. history, Jimmy "the Weez" Hamilton, who was noted in the league for his defesive stalwart, cunning spins, and high-flying moves while winning 6 B.M.H.L. championships
2024 - Brady Hogg 2023 - Brady Hogg 2022 - Dave Beenackers 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Owen Bateman 2019 - Logan Purbrick 2018 - Jeff Vanrabaeys 2017 - Jesse Kovar 2016 - Paul Johnson 2015 - Jeff Vanrabaeys 2014 - Aaron Blonde 2013 - Aaron Blonde 2012 - Jim Hamilton 2011 - Tom Mawlam 2010 - Tom Mawlam 2009 - Dean McBrayne
|
|
Junior Kelly Award (most goals scored in a season) Named after Marvin "Junior" Kelly, who's slick hands and quick release helped him to the 1974 scoring title with 58 goals - in 26 games
2024 - Steve Beenackers (28) 2023 - Nolan Van DenBoorn (34) 2022- Nolan Van DenBoorn (39) 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Kevin Ritzer (47) 2019 - Trevor Waller (26) 2018 - Taylor Sisson (28) 2017 - Colin Jackson (27) 2016 - Kyle Mitchell/Jordan Bray (30) 2015 - Kyle Gillier (46) 2014 - Colin Jackson (38) 2013 - Kyle Mitchell/Norm Logan (27) 2012 - Colin Jackson (35) 2011 - Colin Jackson (36) 2010 - Norm Logan (33) 2009 - Brent Sherman (34)
|
|
Ron Horvat Award (Best Defensive Forward)
Named after legendary BMHL player Ron Horvat, who despite playing only 2 season in the the league, had a lasting impact on the way the game is played. Horvat, who enjoyed a prosperous professional career in the BHL (England), could prevent a goal as well as he could score one - and he scored 67 in 1986/87.
2024 - Wesley Van Lith 2023 - Wesley Van Lith 2022 - Wesley Van Lith 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Wesley Van Lith 2019 - Andrew Pickard 2018 - Shawn Bogart 2017 - Luc Chambers 2016 - Wesley Van Lith 2015 - Jamie Beatty 2014 - Jamie Beatty 2013 - Matt Curran 2012 - Matt Curran 2011 - Jordan Bray 2010 - Jamie Beatty 2009 - Brendan Ross
|
|
Lonnie Hamilton Award (most gentlemanly player)
Named after B.M.H.L. great Lonnie Hamilton, who despite standing 6'4" and weighing nearly 270 lbs., did not receive a single penalty in his B.M.H.L. career. In Fact, Lonnie's first penalty came as a member of the Bothwell Bullets Sr. "A" team - at the age of 28
2024 - Luc Chambers 2023 - Ben Shields 2022 - Ben Shields 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Shane Lunn 2019 - Jeff Van Lith 2018 - Macks Holmes 2017 - Owen Welch 2016 - Heath Brown 2015 - Ryan Mahovlich 2014 - Andrew Manchester 2013 - Cody Mitchell 2012 - Adam Holmes 2011 - Cam Kohl 2010 - Dan Jeffery 2009 - Jason Beamish
|
|
Chris Sterling Award (most outstanding rookie)
Named after B.M.H.L. veteran Chris Sterling, who as an 18-year old rookie, joined a struggling Raiders team after being called up from the Blenheim Blades at Christmas. In the remaining 14 games of the season, Sterling posted 46 points - including 22 goals - as the Raiders earned a birth in the B.M.H.L. Cup Final.
2024 - Jake Smith 2023 - Jay Ritchie 2022 - Travis Winkworth 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Kevin Ritzer 2019 - Steve Beenackers 2018 - Dillon Liberty 2017 - Shawn Bogart 2016 - Matt Melo 2015 - Tom Jobson 2014 - Josh Beatty 2013 - Orland Hopkins 2012 - Billy Hopkins 2011 - Kevin Terry 2010 - Kyle Vink 2009 - Jason Shaw
|
|
Chris DePelsmaeker Award (lowest goals against average)
Named after B.M.H.L. ironman Chris "Doyle" DePelsmaeker, who, despite struggling with vision problems, managed to post the several seasons with multiple shutouts and double digit wins.
2024 - TBD 2023 - Scott Tricker (2.06) 2022 - Scott Tricker (3.24) 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Scott Tricker 2019 - Scott Tricker (1.84) 2018 - Mike Ratz 2017 - Tim VanMiddelkoop (2.01) 2016 - Will Demers (3.18) 2015 - Nick Zavitz (2.52) 2014 - Brent Somr (2.72) 2013 - Tim VanMiddelkoop (2.98) 2012 - Nick Zavitz (3.03) 2011 - Nick Zavitz 2010 - Derrick Casier 2009 - Derrick Casier
|
|
Dale Bray Award (most valuable goaltender to his team)
Named after legendary netminder Dale Bray, who's 8 career B.M.H.L. championships (3 for the Streakers) are still a record today.
2024 - Tim VanMiddelkoop 2023 - Chris Dewulf 2022 - Brandon Wilkins 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Scott Tricker 2019 - Scott Tricker 2018 - Mike Ratz 2017 - Scott Tricker 2016 - Willy Demers 2015 - Nick Zavitz 2014 - Brent Somr 2013 - Tim VanMiddelkoop 2012 - Tim VanMiddelkoop 2011 - Derrick Casier 2010 - Nick Zavitz 2009 - Derrick Casier
|
|
Perry McDonald Award (most penalty minutes)
Named after B.M.H.L. legend Perry McDonald, who despite being one of the most feared players in the league, also had a touch around the net, finishing his career with over 400 PIM's and 400 points
2024 - Darrel Heyink (24) 2023 - Darrin Harrison (44) 2022 - Jake Van Eerd (45) 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Brad Cooper (33) 2019 - Jim MacIntosh (35) 2018 - Kyle Cutler (77) 2017 - Ean Smith (44) 2016 - Brent Sherman (55) 2015 - Darrel Heyink (48) 2014 - Darrel Heyink (39) 2013 - Darrin Harrison (43) 2012 - Josh Benoit (52) 2011 - Matt McGuire 2010 - Brett VanTorre 2009 - Brett Gartner
|
|
Andrew Manchester Medals of Dressing Room Excellence (est. 2017)
Named after B.M.H.L. legend Andrew Manchester, a pioneer in the establishment of many BMHL dressing room traditions. Manny's approach to team management through scheduled potluck would grow to define the social fabric of the league in the new era.
2024 - Matt McLean (BUL); Evan Lambrecht (CHF); Garret Lowry (FLY); Shaun Vosbourgh (HUS); Tim VanMiddelkoop (RDR); Ian VanMiddelkoop (STA); Evan Cameron (STR); Dylan Melo (WAR) 2023 - Garrett Lowry (BUL); Brent Sherman (CHF); Tim VanMiddelkoop (FLY); (HUS); Jordan Sisson (RDR); Evan Lambrecht (STA); Ian VanMiddelkoop (STR); Justin Staels (WAR) 2022 - Justin Staels (BUL); (CHF); (FLY); (HUS); (RDR); (STA); Brent Sherman (STR); (WAR) 2020 - (BUL); (CHF); (FLY); (HUS); (RDR); (STA); (STR); (WAR) 2019 - (BUL); (CHF); (FLY); (HUS); (RDR); (STA); (STR); (WAR) 2018 - (BUL); (CHF); (FLY); (HUS); (RDR); (STA); (STR); (WAR) 2017 - Darrin Harrison (BUL); Jeremy Hall (CHF); Derek Rickman (FLY); Bobby Woolridge (HUS) Adam Minall (RDR); Evan Lambrecht (STA); Ian VanMiddelkoop (STR); Dan Jeffery (WAR)
|
Picture Uploading... |
J. Wright Award (Come back player of the Year)
This award is named after long time BMHLer and former executive, Justin Wright. J Wright first joined the BMHL in 2004/05 and enjoyed great success winning a title in his first year. His life was turned upside down when he was badly injured in an car accident. He was paralyzed for a while but worked his way back into not only walking but returning to the ice in 2007 and even winning the MVP in 2009! This new award is to recognize a player who had an off year in the previous season and came back through hard work and determination toenjoy a successful season on and off the ice.
2024- Jesse Welch
|
|
Neil McWilliams Memorial Award (Most Valuable Drinker)
Named after B.M.H.L. great Neil McWilliams, who during his career had a 4th place finish in league scoring in 98/99 and also drove into the guard rails of the Bothwell Bridge numerous times.
2024 - Tyler Hinnegan 2023 - Ian VanMiddelkoop 2022 - Brent Sherman 2021 - No Winner 2020 - Ian VanMiddelkoop 2019 - Jake VanEerd 2018 - Ben Gould 2017 - Chad Vanrabaeys 2016 - Josh Beatty 2015 - Adam Minall 2014 - Ben Gould 2013 - Matt Plaine 2012 - Josh Martin 2011 - Ben Gould 2010 - Stacey Evans 2009 - Kyle Lapp
|
|
The Coveted Navy Jackets
Awarded to the 4-player team carding the lowest 18-hole gross score at the annual B.M.H.L. Open.
2016 - K. Mitchell, N. Johnson, B. Van Torre, N. Logan (-13) 2015 - T. Mawlam, Ja. Beatty, Jo. Beatty, J. McLachlin (-15) 2014 - A. Minall, J. Wright, L. Chambers, J. Bray (-16) 2013 - A. Manchester, G. Benoit, A. Welch, J. Bray (-12) 2012 - T. Mawlam, A. Manchester, J. Benoit, J. Bray (-10) 2011 - T. Mawlam, J. Wright, B. Ross, J. McLachlin (-17) 2010 - A. Manchester, G. Benoit, B. Van Torre, B. Thornicroft (-12)
|