Runway of Recognition - Junior Athlete Award 2024/2025 (Thorold Amateur Athletic Association)

MIKE J EGGEROFF MEMORIAL TROPHY JUNIOR ATHLETE 

OVERVIEW:
In the early 1960’s a young athlete from Thorold made people sit up and take notice. Mike
Eggeroff was an all-around sportsman, hockey and baseball were his passions. He was an
original member of the 1963 Thorold Jr B team and he later played and coached on the Thorold
Intermediate A team. After junior hockey he played in the NCAA. Eggie was taken from us in
1973- far too soon. Immediately the TAAA honoured his memory by establishing the Mike
Eggeroff Memorial Trophy to be given each year to a junior athlete of the year.

CRITERIA:
 Makes fans take notice 
 Play/Played hockey in Thorold Minor Hockey Association at some time
 Participates in Multiple sports on and off the ice
 Exemplifies the principles of a positive attitude
 Promotes teamwork , sportsmanship
 Shows respect for officials, coaches, fans and other players
 Encourages teammates to demonstrate positive behaviour
 Respected by teammates and coaches through their career 
 Is seen as a positive influence
 Displays a strong work ethic
 Volunteer in Community / School
 Possesses skills and ability in sports
 Their approach and attitude is a tribute to how they exemplify the principals of this award
     This person has a proven record of accomplishment of Hockey excellence and is currently establishing a career in higher level of Hockey beyond Minor Hockey .


*Are 15 December 31st or young has been a member of the TAAA at some point during their career.