Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Hockey Edmonton Award Winners
Whitemud West is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our incredible volunteers who received awards this year.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Recognizing teams that connect hockey with greater community impact.
Whitemud West 402 Gladiators
From food and bottle drives to showing up for each other through tragedy, this team showed that hockey is family. Their 2025 nomination was dedicated to the memory of teammate and friend, Ken Bach, whose spirit of generosity and community will never be forgotten.
VERN DAVIS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to volunteers who lead with integrity, selflessness, and heart.
Bill Monkman
Known for his unwavering support of young athletes, Bill exemplifies the spirit of service.
Claudio Virga
Coach, board member, mentor, and connector, Claudio’s work has built bridges between CAC, Whitemud West, and beyond. His leadership is grounded in positivity and purpose, making him a role model for volunteers city-wide.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
For those who lead through action, on and off the bench.
Marty Brake
Coach, volunteer, and constant presence, Marty’s contributions have strengthened teams, programs, and entire communities. He leads with humility and impact, always putting others first.
MOOSH MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Honouring team managers who embody the spirit of Michelle “Moosh” Tymchuk: organized, compassionate, and essential.
Community Level – Jamie Hautmann
From managing sponsorships to supporting her team through tough moments, Jamie’s leadership created a calm, consistent, and caring environment. Her dedication continued even while navigating her son’s injury—proving her unwavering commitment to the team.
Elite Level – Hugh Quach
Hugh stepped into team management with no hockey background but brought professionalism, dedication, and integrity to every task. His team-first mindset and respectful leadership made him indispensable. As one coach put it, “Hugh didn’t just take on the role. He honoured it.”