
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League offered a Scholarship, named in honour of former Commissioner Frank McKinnon. It provides an opportunity for MJHL players to apply for a scholarship based on their academic and hockey accomplishments. The Scholarship was sponsored by Old Dutch Foods.
Frank McKinnon served 18 years as a member (five years as President) of the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association and five year as a member (three years as Chairman) of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. He was a Vice-President and Director of the Sports Federation of Canada, a Vice-President of the Canadian Olympic Association, a Congress member of the International Ice Hockey Federation and a Trustee of the Centennial Cup. McKinnon was also the Commissioner of the MJHL for ten years.
Winners[]
Frank McKinnon Scholarship Award | ||
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Season | Winner | Team |
2006-07 | Marlin Froese | Winkler Flyers |
2005-06 | Robin Allison | Winnipeg Saints |
2004-05 | Justin Chuchmuch | Waywayseecappo Wolverines |
2003-04 | Matt Wheatley | Winnipeg South Blues |
2002-03 | Scott Kozoroski | Swan Valley Stampeders |
Frank McKinnon Scholarship Award |