Bill Long Award Explained

Bill Long Award
Sport:Ice hockey
Givenfor:Distinguished service to the OHL
First:1989
Mostrecent:Larry Mavety (2019)

The Bill Long Award is presented in recognition and appreciation of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution, and distinguished service to the Ontario Hockey League. The recipient must be or have been actively engaged in junior hockey. The Bill Long Award is not awarded annually, but rather bestowed upon notable achievements over time, as noted by the OHL board of governors. The award was initiated in 1989 to commemorate the efforts and contributions of Bill Long, spanning over three decades as a coach and manager of the Niagara Falls Flyers, Ottawa 67's, and the London Knights.[1]

Recipients

List of recipients of the Bill Long Award.

Season Recipient Organization
Earl Montagano Ottawa 67's
Alec Campagnaro Guelph Platers
Oshawa Generals
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Herb Warr Peterborough Petes
Dr. Robert L. Vaughan Belleville Bulls
Ottawa 67's
Kingston Frontenacs
Frank Bonello Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
Jim Lever Ontario Hockey League
Norm Bryan Peterborough Petes
Hamilton Fincups
Niagara Falls Flyers
North Bay Centennials
Barrie Colts
Sudbury Wolves
Jeff Twohey Peterborough Petes
Don Brankley London Knights
Gil Hughes Oshawa Generals
Bert O'Brien
Sam Sisco Ontario Hockey League
Peter Karmanos Jr[2] Plymouth Whalers
Ray McKelvie Owen Sound Attack
Pat Casey Peterborough Petes
Belleville Bulls
Kingston Raiders
Kingston Frontenacs

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: OHL Awards. Ontario Hockey League. Canadian Hockey League. 2017-12-24.
  2. http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/peter-karmanos-jr-named-2010-recipient-of-the-ohl-s-bill-long-award-p142570 Ontario Hockey League: Peter Karmanos Jr. named 2010 Recipient of the OHL's Bill Long Award