The Roger Neilson Memorial Award is awarded annually to the top academic post-secondary school (college or university) player in the
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL; french: Ligue de hockey de l'Ontario (LHO)) is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 16–19. There are exceptions for overa ...
. The award is named in honour of
Hockey Hall of Fame coach
Roger Neilson
Roger Paul Neilson, (June 16, 1934 – June 21, 2003) was a Canadian professional ice hockey coach, most notably in the NHL, where he served with eight teams in a checkered career. Known as Captain Video because of his technological contributi ...
, a former high school teacher, and former coach of the
Peterborough Petes
The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.
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.
Winners
List of recipients of the Roger Neilson Memorial Award.
See also
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Bobby Smith Trophy
The Bobby Smith Trophy is awarded annually to the Ontario Hockey League Scholastic Player of the Year, who best combines high standards of play and academic excellence. The trophy is named for Bobby Smith, a former Ottawa 67's player. It is symb ...
(Top academic player combined with on-ice performance)
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Ivan Tennant Memorial Award (Top academic high school player)
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List of Canadian Hockey League awards
References
External links
Ontario Hockey League
{{OHL trophies
Ontario Hockey League trophies and awards
Awards established in 2005