Awards (Clarington Minor Hockey Association)

This award is presented in memory of Mark Shackleton, who was a goalie for the Bowmanville Toros for many years. It is awarded to the goalie on the team who has demonstrated the greatest improvement throughout the season.

Barry Shackleton was a forward with the Bowmanville Eagles.

Terry Baker played hockey in Bowmanville throughout his life and was also a coach when his son played for the Clarington Toros.

Darryl Caswell was a Trooper with The Royal Canadian Dragoons, based in Petawawa, Ontario. He was deployed in the south of Afghanistan with the RCD Reconnaissance Squadron as part of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. Age 25, he was originally from Bowmanville, ON and grew up in Clarington, ON. He joined the Canadian Forces in 2004.

The unsung hero of the team, a player who demonstrates a love for the game, displaying qualities of teamwork, leadership, dedication positive attitude, and focused effort. Not necessarily the best player, but rather the best team player, whom works hard at practices and games, listens to their coaches and values the respect of their teammates.

Ruby Downing was a volunteer within the CMHA for years. Her son Henry managed and coached several teams over a period of time as well. Brian and Ginny Taylor have generously donated this trophy every year in honour of Ruby, for all the work Henry and Ruby have done within the organization. Henry was instrumental in the Skate 88 fundraiser event which raised over $200,000 that year from local merchants and and sponsors. This money was donated to the town to help build Garnet B. Rickard arena.