Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation Announces 2018 Nominees

By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | Minneapolis, Minn. – The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation today announced 11 nominees for the 2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen – a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership in volunteerism. The following are this […] | more

Jeff Sauer Award Established

By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | Award will be given annually to the top humanitarian in Wisconsin High School Hockey The Jeff Sauer Award has been established to recognize good high school hockey players being great people. The newly-formed Coach Sauer Foundation has announced plans for the annual award to encourage community service among girls and boys high school hockey players […] | more

Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano honoured with Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award

By Wes Gilbertson | By Postmedia Network | July 12 (National Post) Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano was saluted Tuesday as the winner of ESPN’s Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, the first recipient since it was renamed for the legendary boxing champion. “I am so incredibly honoured to receive this award,” Giordano said in a statement. “To be mentioned […] | more

Quinnipiac’s Nervick proving to be a catalyst in Hamden-area community service

By Roman J. Uschak | Photo courtesy of Quinnipiac Athletics Quinnipiac is in the midst of another successful women’s hockey season. Bobcats senior forward Mika Nervick is also having a outstanding campaign, even if she has only been able to skate in a handful of games. Nervick is one of six finalists, and the lone female, for the 2016-17 Hockey […] | more

Notre Dame’s Bjork exudes off-ice commitment, but doesn’t seek fanfare, adulation

By Jake Brown | Photo courtesy of Mike Miller/Fighting Irish Media Notoriety is something Anders Bjork doesn’t seek. Bjork, a junior winger at Notre Dame, has blossomed this season into one of the most dynamic players in the country. He’s scored 17 goals and is top 10 nationally with 40 points. Yet Bjork deflects the spotlight, often crediting teammates […] | more