The BCHL is proud to announce the recipients of the BCHL officiating awards for the 2012-2013 season.
The Kelly Sutherland Award and the Brad Lazarowich Award were created last year to recognize officiating excellence in the BCHL.
The Kelly Sutherland Award for the top referee is presented this year to Jeff Ingram. Jeff is a veteran referee in the BCHL who is currently a Level 6 official. He refereed the BCHL Fred Page Cup this year and was selected to referee in the Western Canadian Championships in Nanaimo, where he was assigned the final game between the Surrey Eagles and Brooks Bandits.
"Jeff is a quality referee and person. He has been a top referee in the BCHL for many years and is committed to excellence both on and off the ice," said BCHL Director of Officiating Derek Adams. "Jeff has acted as a mentor to our young referees and is a leader on our staff who sets the bar extremely high for the standard of how we want our games in the BCHL to be officiated".
Jeff also referees in the WHL and CIS, and was selected to referee the CIS Championships in Saskatoon in 2013.
The Brad Lazarowich Award for the top linesman is presented to Bevan Mills. Bevan has been a linesman in the BCHL since 2004 and has worked the Fred Page Cup for the past four years. Bevan was also selected to officiate in the Western Canada Cup this year.
"The mark of a great linesman is one who makes the referee's job easier because he works hard at being proactive in preventing situations from escalating. That's what makes Bevan such a great linesmen" said Adams. "Bevan is extremely professional and respectful both on and off the ice and is committed to making the officiating team the best team on the ice every night".
Bevan is also a linesman in the AHL and WHL and was selected to work the 2013 Memorial Cup this year in Saskatoon.
"These awards are a testament to the commitment the BCHL Board of Governors has to recognizing and supporting the officiating program in the BCHL" said Adams. "I congratulate both Jeff and Bevan for receiving these awards, but I am extremely proud of everyone on our officiating staff. There are always going to be some tough games, but our staff consistently comes to the rink every night to work hard and officiate the game in a very fair and professional manner."
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