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<br />The '''Brian Kozak Memorial Award''' is presented annually to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. This award was first presented in 1977.<br /> |
<br />The '''Brian Kozak Memorial Award''' is presented annually to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. This award was first presented in 1977.<br /> |
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Revision as of 00:15, 9 April 2014
Joel Messner receives Brian Kozak Award from Commissioner Kim Davis
The Brian Kozak Memorial Award is presented annually to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position. This award was first presented in 1977.
Brian Kozak was a talented rearguard for the Selkirk Steelers in the late sixties. In 1976, at the young age of only 27, Brian succumb to cancer.
1981-82 winner Grant Ledyard went on to play over a thousand games in the National Hockey League.
Past Winners photo gallery
