Awards - Utah High School Hockey

Award Nominations

Utah High School Hockey (UHSH) presents several awards annually. Awards include the Tim Hixson Memorial Scholarship, Jeffrey Glass Robinson League MVP, Art Teece Young Lady MVP, Gary Jones Memorial Coach of the year, Dave Brown Volunteer of the year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Goaltender of the Year, Emmalynn Herbstritt Memorial Award and Scholarship. Below is a list of awards and the nomination forms for these awards. The Academic All-Stars Nomination opens in the first academic term of the season. The remaining awards open on or near January 1 of the season.

In addition, the UHSH Academic All-Stars are nominated by their team trustee and recognized before the annual UHSH All-Star game held at the end of the season.

Emmalynn Herbstitt Memorial Scholarship

This award is given to one UHSH player selected as the most well rounded UHSH participants. The winning candidate will receive a personal trophy as well have their name inscribed on the permanent trophy on display in the UHSH trophy case. A cash scholarship is awarded . Eligible candidates include 12th grade high school students, who are registered as current season participants in the UHSH league, prior to December 15.The candidate must complete the online scholarship questionnaire. Letters of recommendation and academic transcripts are required by the application deadline. Skill is not considered in the selection process. This award is for the most-well rounded 12th grade player who participates in the Utah High School Hockey league. Use the online form to submit letters of recommendation or email to uhshawards@gmail.com. Transcripts may be sent to uhshawards@gmail.com or to the applicant's team trustee. Applications and requested documents are subject to the deadlines.

CLOSED Dave Brown Memorial Volunteer of the Year

About Emmalynn Herbstritt

Emmalynn Herbstritt began her hockey adventure at the age of 7 with Learn-to-Skate and then Start Smart at the Murray Ice rink. She fell in love with hockey and moved through the Salt Lake County program, to the Oval, Jr Grizzlies, Lady Lightning, and then to Utah Lady Grizz. Emmalynn participated in Utah High School Hockey by playing for Brighton High for a year and then, after a family move, for East High for three years. Upon graduating from East in 2019, she went to Northern Michigan University (NMU) to play as a Lady Wildcat. The Lady Wildcats qualified for Nationals in Spring of 2020, but the event was cancelled due to the global epidemic. During Covid she served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Originally, she was called to Canada Montreal, French Speaking, but was reassigned to Idaho Falls where she was able to serve for nine months in Salmon, Idaho. Emmalynn had visited Salmon a handful of times as a young hockey player to compete on their outdoor rink. Emmalynn loved the speed and physicality of hockey. We believe she even loved the smell of it. Although she finished at the collegiate level on a woman’s team, she loved playing co-ed high school hockey that allowed for some amazing mid-ice checks. The crowd would always go wild after a hit where the bigger player went down and she would whip her braid around as she skated on to the next play. She worked hard to fine tune her hockey skills. Officially she was a defensemen, but in her heart she loved the goalie position. She never let an opportunity pass to step in front of the puck, as a goalie would, but without the pads. Bruises from the puck were badges of honor! She was also passionate about life off the ice. She loved learning and reading. During high school, she earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award for receiving a score of 3 or higher on five or more AP exams. She participated in the National Honors Society and the school yearbook. She chose to attend NMU as she was pursuing a study in Forensics and they had an outdoor cadaver lab. She hoped to play a part in making the world a safer place. After her year at NMU and her mission, she spoke frequently about giving back to the local hockey community. She wanted to coach young, beginner hockey players. She was excited to share her passion of hockey with the next generation of hockey players. Throughout her short life she always looked for opportunities to serve those around her. She believed in pushing hard for excellence in hockey as well as being well-rounded off the ice.

Emmalynn secured employment in Moab, Utah for the summer and fall of 2022. She was able to lead groups of tourists on canyoneering and whitewater rafting adventures. She loved helping people push their limits and see personal growth. It was during one of these canyoneering tours that she fell to her death. She loved life and made every effort to live it to the fullest.

Jeffrey Glass Robinson Memorial MVP

The league MVP will receive a personal trophy as well have his or her name inscribed on the permanent trophy on display in the UHSH trophy case. The Robinson MVP trophy is awarded each year to the league's most valuable player. All UHSH participants registered as members of the UHSH, in the current season (prior to December 15) and in good standing are eligible for the award. Nominees can be in any grade. Preference may be given to seniors. Candidates are nominated by their respective head coach or trustee using the UHSH online application. The UHSH Awards Committee will select the MVP recipients. Nominations are due no later than January 15th.

CLOSED Art Teece Memorial Lady MVP

The league Lady MVP will receive a personal trophy and name inscribed on the permanent trophy on display in the UHSH trophy case. The Art Teece Young Lady MVP is awarded each year to the league's most well rounded female player. All female UHSH participants, registered as members of UHSH, in the current season (prior to December 15) and in good standing are eligible for the award. Nominees can be in any grade. Preference may be given to seniors. Candidates are nominated by their respective head coach or trustee using the UHSH online application. The UHSH Awards Committee will select the Lady MVP recipient. Nominations are due no later than January 15th.

CLOSED Gary Jones Memorial Coach of the Year

CLOSED UHSH Defensive Player of the Year

The UHSH Defensive Player of the Year award is given to the league's most valuable and skilled defensive player for the current season. The award is given to one, eligible player. This award was established by the UHSH Board of Trustees during the 2023-24 season. Each UHSH program is allowed to nominate up to one candidate each season. Candidates are nominated by their respective head coach or trustee using the online application. Refer to the UHSH P&P's for nomination guidelines. Nominations will be vetted for eligibility. Nominations are due no later than January 15th.

CLOSED UHSH Goalie of the Year

The UHSH Goalie of the Year award is given to the league's most valuable and skilled goalie for the current season. The award will be given to one, eligible goalie each season. This award was established by the UHSH Board of Trustees during the 2023-24 season. Each UHSH program is allowed to nominate up to one candidate each season. Candidates are nominated by their respective head coach or trustee using the UHSH online application. Trustees should refer to the UHSH P&P's for nomination guidelines. Nominations will be vetted for eligibility. Nominations are due no later than Jan 15th.

CLOSED Tim Hixson Memorial Scholarship

This award is given to one defenseman and one goaltender/forward selected as the most well rounded UHSH participants. Each winning candidate will receive a personal trophy as well have his or her name inscribed on the permanent trophy on display in the UHSH trophy case. A cash scholarship is awarded. Eligible candidates include 12th grade high school students, who are registered as current season participants in the UHSH league, prior to December 15. The candidate must complete the online scholarship questionnaire. Letters of recommendation and academic transcripts are required by the application deadline. Skill is not considered in the selection process. This award is for the most-well rounded 12th grade player who also happens to play in the Utah High School Hockey league. Use the online form found below to submit Letters of recommendation or email to uhshawards@gmail.com. Transcripts may be sent to uhshawards@gmail.com or to the applicant's team trustee. Applications and all requested documents are due no later than January 15.

Submission Link: Submission Link

About Tim Hixson

Tim was a great young man who loved the game of hockey. He was a natural athlete who played many sports well. Hockey was his main love. Tim enjoyed the contact and though he was never the biggest guy on the ice, he chose to play defense. His style of play was of total and complete abandon - throwing his body into every play.

Whether checking, taking a hit or stopping a slap shot with his body he gave everything he had on every play. Many an opposing defensemen, standing a full head taller, made the mistake of underestimating Tim. They often ended up on the ice wondering what had happened.

On the evening of March 26, 1982, in his 22nd year of life, Tim was on his way to pick up a date when a drunken driver swerved into him and took his life. His life was tragically ended at time when it should have just begun. So that he will always be remembered, his family established the Tim Hixson Memorial Scholarship Award in his name.

Letters of Recommendation-ALL AWARDS

Provide this website address to those who will be submitting a letter of recommendation on behalf of a candidate for the Hixson scholarship. https://www.utahhighschoolhockey.com/awards
They may use the form below to submit a letter of recommendation for the Tim Hixson or any UHSH Award. Alternatively, you may provide them with the UHSH Awards Committee email, uhshawards@gmail.com where they can submit the letter or questions to the Awards Committee . Letters of Recommendation may be sent to the team Trustee as well. Start this process as soon as possible to assure that letters of recommendation are received by the Awards Committee no later than January 15. Coaches, Employers, Trustees, Supervisors and Teachers are all good sources for Recommendations.

Team Trustees should use this form to submit their nomination for the UHSH player candidates who have applied for the Hixson award and scholarship. Coaches may use this form to submit a Letter of Support for any of the UHSH awards. The MVP Awards must have a coach or nomination per UHSH policies. Let us know if you have questions. Thank you.

UHSH Awards Committee

2022-23

State Champions
(Teams Ranked 1-16 at end of Regular Season Play Competed for the State Championship)

Affiliated - Brighton Bengals

Independent - South County Ice Llamas

Consolation Tournament (Teams ranked 17-29 at the end of Regular Season Play)
Winner - Mountain Ridge Sentinels

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:
Brian Blum, Utah County Independent North

Art Teece Young Lady MVP
League - Morgan Carter, Park City Ice Miners

The Jeffrey Glass Robinson Memorial MVP
League - Wyatt Hanna, Juan Diego Soaring Eagle

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Award
Chad Fain - South County Yeti's

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defense: Victoria Khou, Sky Canyon Predators

Offense: Brendan Christiansen, Oquirrh Mountaineers

UHSH Defensive Player of the Year*
Noble Robbins - East Hockey

UHSH Goalie of the Year*
Alex Minnock, Brighton Bengals

* First year for the award is 2023.

2021-22

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Park City Ice Miners

D1 Independent - Utah County Ind. North

D2 Affiliated/Independent - Skyline Eagles

D3 Tournament Champions - Mountain Ridge

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:
Kelly Carpenter, Salt Lake Stars

Art Teece Young Lady MVP

Division 1 - Sally Sweeney, Salt Lake Stars
Division 1 - Morgan Carter, Park City Ice Miners

Division 2 - Adica Nielsen, Murray Hockey

The Jeffrey Glass Robinson Memorial MVP

Division 1 - Sam Watabe, Utah County North

Division 2 - Carter Saunders, Cache Valley

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Award

Division 1 - Brian Blum, Utah County North

Division 2 - Austin Van Amen, Mountain Ridge

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defense: Austyn Gardner, Bountiful Hockey

Offense: Aiden Johnson, Herriman Hockey

2020-2021

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Park City Ice Miners

D1 Independent - Utah County North

D2 Affiliated - Skyline Eagles

D2 Independent - Cache Valley Wild

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:
Joe Minnock - Trustee, Brighton Bengals Hockey

Art Teece Young Lady MVP

Division 1- None Awarded

Division 2 - Annie Sessions, Viewmont Hockey

The Jeffrey Glass Robinson Memorial MVP

Division 1 - Hatrick Blum, Utah County North

Division 2 - Breydan Hinerman, Viewmont

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Award

Division 1 - Josh Angevine, Park City Ice Miners

Division 2 - Austin Van Amen, Mountain Ridge

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defense: Lucas Hilton - Sky Canyon Predators

Offense: Adam Liu - Brighton Bengals Hockey

2019-20

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Park City Ice Miners

D1 Independent - Northern Utah Independent Cavaliers

D2 Affiliated - Combined Championship Bracket

D2 Independent - Sky Canyon Predators

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Gina Capps, Trustee, East High Leopards

Art Teece Young Lady MVP

Division 1- Reagan Tolley, Oquirrh Mountaineers

Division 2 - Aspen Wallin, Cache Valley Wild

The Jeffrey Glass Robinson Memorial MVP

Division 1 - Cole Van Orman, Northern Utah Independent

Division 2 - Landon Hill, Sky Canyon Predators

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Award

Division 1 - Chad Fritz, Riverton Hockey

Division 2 -

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defense: Caroline Christensen, Herriman Hockey

Offense: Gracie Capps, East High Hockey

2018-2019

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Viewmont Vikings

D1 Independent - Salt Lake Stars

D2 Affiliated - No Championship Bracket

D2 Independent - Cache Valley Wild

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Vennice Robinson (Trustee) - Tooele Outlaws

Art Teece Young Lady MVP

Division 1- Reagan Tolley, Oquirrh Mountaineers

Division 2 - Emmalynn Herbstritt, East Hockey

The Jeffrey Glass Robinson Memorial MVP

Division 1 - Dohnavon Jacobson - Copper Hills

Division 2 - Jordan Jaramillo - Bountiful

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Award

Division 1 - Nick Dreyer, Farmington

Division 2 - Dave Soutter - Bountiful Hockey

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defense: Sarah Mason, Oquirrh Mountaineers

Offense: Tate Larsen, Brighton Hockey

2017-2018

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Viewmont Vikings

D1 Independent - Salt Lake Stars

D2 Affiliated - Copper Hills Grizzlies

D2 Independent - Oquirrh Mountaineers

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Bryan Boam (Trustee) - Viewmont

Art Teece Young Lady MVP Award:

Division 2 - Gabrielle M.S. Hicks - Bountiful Hockey

The Jeffrey Glass Robinson MVP

Division 1 - Stewart McKenna - Murray

Division 2 - Ryan Hall - Riverton

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Awards:

Division 1: Matt Brickley - Salt Lake Stars

Division 2: Moe van der Sluys, Oquirrh

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defenseman: Cody Barrus - Viewmont

Forward: JD Baker - Davis County Independent

2016-2017

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Murray Spartans

D1 Independent - Uintah Utes

D2 Affiliated - Brighton Bengals

D2 Independent - Northern Utah Independent

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Anna Erickson - Bountiful Braves

Art Teece Young Lady MVP Award:

Amanda Mortensen - Cache Valley Independent

Jeffrey Glass Robinson MVP Awards:

Division 1:

Division 2: Kayden Remund - UCI South

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Awards:

Division 1 - Tim Hale - Murray Spartans

Division 2 - Moe van der Sluys - Oquirrh Mountaineers

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defenseman: Grady Holm - Olympus Titans

Forward: Bradley Green - Davis County Independent

2015-2016

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Viewmont Vikings

D1 Independent - Davis County Independent

D2 Affiliated - Herriman

D2 Independent - UCI South

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Shannon Woodhall— Utah County Independent South

Art Teece Young Lady MVP Award:

Nina Adey - Skyline

Jeffrey Glass Robinson MVP Awards:

Division 1: Christopher Hunt - Skyline

Division 2: Jayson Rencher - UCI South

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Awards:

Division 1: Roger Barrus - Viewmont

Division 2: Wayne Woodhall - UCI South

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defenseman: Devin Keefe - Skyline

Forward: Alex Barrus - Viewmont

2014-2015

State Champions

D1 Affiliated - Uintah Utes

D1 Independent - Salt Lake Stars - Independent

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

John Murdock -- Brighton Trustee

Art Teece Young Lady MVP Award:

Rebecca Jenson — Cache Valley Independent

Jeffrey Glass Robinson MVP Awards:

Southern Division: Jake Slaugh — Goalie/Uintah

Northern Division: Alex Barrus — Viewmont

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Awards:

Southern Division: Mitch Knight — Unitah

Northern Division: Matt Osborne — Brighton

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defenseman: Trevor Smith -- Murray

Forward: Riley Richmond — Murray

2013-2014

State Champions

Viewmont Vikings - Affiliated

Davis County Independent - Independent

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Shannon Woodhall—Utah County Independent South

Art Teece Young Lady MVP Award:

Kylee McKee — Cache Valley Independent

Jeffrey Glass Robinson MVP Awards:

Southern Division: Nixon Barber — Park City

Northern Division: Austin Gray — Sky View

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Awards:

Russell Johnson – Murray

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defenseman: Jake Kleinendorst – Salt Lake Stars

Forward: Dallas Anderson — Murray

2012-2013

State Champions

Judge Memorial - Affiliated

Salt Lake Independent - Independent

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Amy Miller – UHSH Secretary

Art Teece Young Lady MVP Award:

Kyra Dellerman — Northridge

Jeffrey Glass Robinson MVP Awards:

Southern Division: Cody Bohin — Bingham

Northern Division: Wylie Burnett — Cache Valley Ind

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Awards:

Aaron Dufford — Park City

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defenseman: Greta Held – Cache Valley Independent

Forward: Raymond Smith — Davis County Independent

2011-2012

State Champions

Judge Memorial - Affiliated

Utah County Independent South Lonewolves

The Dave Brown Volunteer of the Year Award:

Michael Holmes

Art Teece Young Lady MVP Award:

Kyra Dellerman — Northridge

Jeffrey Glass Robinson MVP Awards:

Southern Division: Jay Potvien — Metro Stars Ind

Northern Division: Willson Lamb— Judge Memorial

The Gary Jones Coach of the Year Awards:

Brian Acord - Viewmont

The Tim Hixson Memorial Award & Scholarship

Defenseman: Charley Saul – Cache Valley Independent

Forward: Ryan Hoeke — Davis Darts