During the final week of the season at Tabor Academy, Hockey Unlimited bestowed awards upon three of its young players. Mason Taft of Marion received the Most Improved Player award. Tim Dyer, Managing Director and Head Coach of Hockey Unlimited, said “Mason’s hard work and dedication have certainly paid handsome dividends” while presenting the award. Dyer went on to say “For several years, Mason was always intent on shooting – and he was good at it. But, this season he became one of our best passers … and it really elevated his game.”
The Hutchinson Family Sportsmanship Award was presented to two players. This award is named after the long-time southeastern Massachusetts hockey family for “outstanding contributions to the program relative to sportsmanship and preserving the true spirit and ‘love of the game’ of hockey.” These awards were presented to Brenna Delaney of Plymouth and Jake DeMoranville of Rochester. Coach Jim Hutchinson stated, “I am very pleased to see both Brenna and Jake recognized by Hockey Unlimited in this way. The sportsmanship and friendly spirit each brings to our organization clearly contributes to the culture we strive for with our young people – on and off the ice.”
Hockey Unlimited is committed to teaching the fundamentals of ice hockey to local youths ranging in age from nine to 14 years. The organization is preparing for its 50th season this fall. All sessions are held at the Travis Roy Rink, inside Tabor Academy’s Fish Center for Health and Athletics.