This achievement award was created in memory of Michel “Mike” Séguin, who passed away suddenly on March 23^rd 2014, leaving behind his loving wife, Danielle, and children, Louis (Kristine) and François.  At the time, Mike was a first responder firefighter, as well as a long standing volunteer with the Association.  After his passing, the CMHA Executives created this award, to be given annually, to one Cumberland Dukes* and one Cumberland Jr. Grads U18 player who have embodied “Dedication, Fair Play and Sportsmanship”, as Mike would have valued.

The award is handed out at the Annual General Meeting in May every season.

Criteria:

• Cumberland Dukes* and Cumberland Jr. Grads U18 player (2005 birth player) within the Cumberland Minor Hockey Association
• Received little to no penalties during the season, and did not receive any major penalties
• Player has plans to attend post-secondary education

Award Details:

• Name engraved on the perpetual plaque
• Framed certificate awarded at the AGM
• $500 bursary towards continuing education

The nominations received are reviewed, and selections are made by the Executive Council.
  * Dukes U18 player who has played Dukes exclusively in his/her career.

Award Recipients

2021-2022 Dukes*: Tyler Wawak and Ryan Clifton
2021-2022 JRG*: Matthew Bourque and Matthew Baptiste
2018-2019: Geremi Cote-St. Cyr
2017-2018: Antoine Lemay
2016-2017: Derek Lahaie-Daugherty

*Two awards per level were presented in 2021-2022 as several years were missed due to COVID