The Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League proudly recognized the outstanding efforts of their players and staff during the 2024-2025 regular season with their annual team awards on Sunday, March 9th.

This year’s honourees showcased exceptional skill, dedication, and leadership both on and off the ice.

Rookie of the Year (Joey Mancuso Award)
Aiden Atkinson

Hardest Working Player (Zoltan Kovacs Sr Memorial Trophy)
Harley Wardell

Players Player Award
Gage Evans

Most Improved Player (Michael Doan Award)
Tyler Neveau/Devon Jones-McDonald

Hardest Working Staff Member (Thunderbirds Staff Award)
Don Stares

Defenceman of the Year
Bryan Fenlon

Community Service (Joe Rochetta Award)
Keegan Fox/Colin Chesnut

Most Valuable Player
Jonathan Sonedecker

Scholastic Player of the Year (John L Cohen Memorial Award)
Gage Evans