Congratulations to senior Matt Kane, the senior from the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars. Earlier today, Kane was named the 2008 winner of the MHSCHA Perserverance Award, given annually to a high school hockey player who has overcome a significant happening in his/her life and through their courage, determination and desire not to quit, have made the most of their situation. There were three winners this year, though the award is typically presented annually to one player, inclusive of all divisions, who exhibits the following qualities:
- Courage
- Determination
- Over come adversity
- Perseverance
- Dedication to H.S. hockey
- Positive example to others
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
Any one who knows Matt knows what a great kid -- and a great hockey player -- he is. A prototype captain who works hard at practice, leads by example and is great in the locker room, too. The MHSCHA couldn't have chosen a better recipient for the award.
8 comments:
what a great kid he is
Congratulations Matt! This award is my favorite because it reminds people of what is really important about life and the game. You're an amazing young man. Good luck with your future.
The Alexanders'
Congratulations Matt. We have known you and your family for many years but I am going to sign this as anonymous because I am sure I represent about a thousand others that think this is an awesome award for a very deserving young man. You have many talents and are just a great all around guy. I am sure you will succeed in anything you choose to do in life. Best wishes to you.
congratulations Matt Kane
Great choice - congrats Matt. no-one is more deserving. Best wishes in all you do.
Great choice ! You deserve it Matt !!
Congratulations Matt!!! You have always been one of my favorite players. You are a consumate team player. I am very proud of you for overcoming such a tremendous obstacle in your young life. You will do great things in your life. You are a great kid and a great example for all who know you. Good luck in all that you do in your life.
Mr G
I've now deleted two comments from someone named snapshot15 because he insists on being critical (which is fine) but insists on doing it in a tone that I find kind of snotty and demeaning.
And I guess the fact that I remove comments like that signals to snapshot15 that I "have much to learn about hockey" (as he wrote.)
Tis true. I do have a lot to learn about hockey, but I would postulate that snapshot15 has "much to learn about how to treat other people."
As I've said before, there is a forum for making nasty comments about coaches and players, it just isn't here.
Snapshot, if you'd like to discuss this at more length, please feel free to email me directly at brian.h.edwards@gmail.com.
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