Hockey Nova Scotia is proud to announce our final award winners for the 2021-22 season.

The Nova Scotia hockey volunteer community is strong and we know we are so fortunate to have such an incredible team working together to promote and grow the sport in this province.

Here are some of those amazing volunteers and community members:

President's Award: Christina Lamey

The winner of the 2022 Hockey Nova Scotia President's Award is Cape Breton Blizzard Female Hockey Association president Christina Lamey.

This season, Christina Lamey led the charge to help Sydney's Canada Games Complex bid win Kraft Hockeyville. The successful winners of the grand prize of $250,000 for arena renovations, she hopes the arena could soon become a home for both her growing association and women’s hockey in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

A champion for women’s and girls’ hockey in this province and a champion for inclusion in the sport, Christina has been committed to the growth and sustainability of the female game in Nova Scotia.

A tireless volunteer, we are lucky to have her on our team.

Female Council Award of Merit: Brad MacKinley

We have been very fortunate to have Brad MacKinley as a member of the Hockey Nova Scotia board of directors for many years.

Aside from his busy duties as Vice-President, Operations, Brad also regularly gives up his time as an advisor for Hockey Nova Scotia's Female Council. A passionate volunteer, Brad is an organized and dedicated hockey leader.

A former chair of Minor Council, Brad has decades of experience in the sport both at the branch and association levels in his native Cape Breton. Female Council would like to recognize Brad for his service and dedication to the sport and the council.

Thank you for everything you do for Hockey Nova Scotia and hockey in Nova Scotia, Brad.

Female Council Award of Merit: Craig Clarke

This season, Craig Clarke's Pictou County-based Northern Subway Selects enjoyed an historic year, representing Nova Scotia and the Atlantic region on the national stage.

After leading his team to an incredible 22-2 record during the regular season, the Selects swept the Halifax Western Capitals and the Bussey Auto Brokers Penguins to capture the provincial championship. Those victories earned the Selects the right to represent the province at Atlantics in Tyne Valley, PEI.

Led by their strong leadership core and a great defensive structure, the Selects were undefeated during the round robin, outscoring their opponents 36-2. In the championship final, the Nova Scotia champs defeated New Brunswick's EDZA West Reds 2-1.

From there, the Selects advanced to the Esso Cup in Okotoks, Alta. where they represented the region in the national championship. After going 2-1-2 during round robin play, the Selects advanced all the way to the semifinals where they lost 4-0 to the eventual national champs from Durham, Ont.

The loss ended an incredible run for one of the strongest teams to ever come out of Nova Scotia.

For everything he did behind the Selects bench this season, Female Council would like to recognize Craig and his team on a fantastic hockey season.

Outhie Moriarity Award: Owen Cox 

Hockey Nova Scotia is proud to announce that the Cole Harbour Minor Hockey Association's Owen Cox is the winner of our 2022 Outhie Moriarity Award. The Outhie Moriarity Award is named in honour of late hockey supporter Outhie Moriarity and given out annually to a player who demonstrates dedication to the game, reliability, and responsibility.

A hardworking and tenacious player, Owen was a leader on his Cole Harbour Wings U18 A team this season.

Aside from his time on the ice with Wings, Owen was also a referee, linesman, and a junior coach with the U15 A program in his association.

Off the ice, Owen is also an impressive student and a talented lacrosse player.

Congratulations on receiving this year's Outhie Moriarity Award, Owen.

Hockey Nova Scotia Award of Merit: Tom Foley and Jan Isenor

The Hockey Nova Scotia Award of Merit is presented annually to an individual (or individuals) who has served hockey faithfully and made a significant contribution to the game.

This year's winners are very deserving of their honour.

Tom Foley is the longtime president of the Nova Scotia Regional Junior Hockey League, while Jan Isenor serves as the volunteer president of the Nova Scotia U18 Major Hockey League.

Throughout the pandemic, Tom and Jan worked tirelessly to keep their leagues on the ice while ensuring that the health and safety of their players was their top priority.

Committed and dedicated to the sport and their respective leagues, Tom and Jan embody what the Hockey Nova Scotia Award of Merit is all about.

On behalf of everyone at Hockey Nova Scotia, congratulations to you both.