Terry Trafford Memorial "Golden Stick" Award
Since 2003, the Carnevale Hockey Group has awarded the "Golden Stick" Award to its Junior League's top goal scorer every summer. Of the 14 players who have received this award over the last 13 summers, 11 have gone on to play professional hockey, and 2 are expected to be drafted in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. So far, 8 "Golden Stick" recipients have played in the NHL, with 3 (Tyler Seguin, Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson) having won Stanley Cups.
In 2014, the "Golden Stick" Award was renamed in honour of Terry Trafford, who died in March of that year at the age of 20. Terry played in the CHG Junior League for two summers, and lead the league in points in 2012.
In 2014, the "Golden Stick" Award was renamed in honour of Terry Trafford, who died in March of that year at the age of 20. Terry played in the CHG Junior League for two summers, and lead the league in points in 2012.
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2015 - Nathan Bastian, 23 GoalsAfter a solid rookie season with the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads, Nathan took the CHG by storm, leading his powerhouse Power Hockey Blue squad to the CHG Cup Final Game.
Where is he now? Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) Drafted: 2016 NHL Entry Draft Eligible 2014 - Adam Mascherin, 40 GoalsAfter being recently taken 2nd overall by the Kitchener Rangers, Adam demolished CHG's summer goals record of 24, previously held by Stanley Cup champion Tanner Pearson and 1st overall NHL pick Connor McDavid.
Where is he now? Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Drafted: 2016 NHL Entry Draft Eligible 2013 - Connor McDavid, 24 GoalsAs the most highly touted prospect in his era, Connor dominated in his second summer at CHG, as he lead the league in goals and leading his talent-packed Otters to a CHG Cup Title.
Where is he now? Edmonton Oilers (NHL) NHL experience: 1 season Drafted: 1st overall (Edmonton), 2015 2012 - Robby Fabbri, 21 GoalsIn his first summer at CHG, Guelph's newly drafted 6th overall pick showed that he could play with the GTA's best. Robby tallied an excellent 21 goals while also tying Terry Trafford for the league lead in points.
Where is he now? St. Louis Blues (NHL) NHL experience: 1 season Drafted: 21st overall (St. Louis), 2014 2011 - Tanner Pearson, 24 GoalsAfter being passed on in the 2011 NHL Draft, Tanner set the tone for what would be an outstanding 2011/12 OHL season, with a new CHG goal scoring record just one year prior to being a 1st round pick in 2012.
Where is he now? Los Angeles Kings (NHL) NHL experience: 2.5 seasons, Stanley Cup Champion (2014) Drafted: 30th overall (Los Angeles), 2012 2010 - Devante Smith-Pelly, 22 GoalsJust months after being drafted in the 2nd round to the Anaheim Ducks, Devante proved that the hard work doesn't stop in the summer. He and Liam Heelis scored 22 goals for the only "Golden Stick" Award tie to date.
Where is he now? New Jersey Devils (NHL) NHL experience: 2.5 seasons Drafted: 42nd overall (Anaheim), 2010 2010 - Liam Heelis, 22 GoalsLiam's 22 summer goals prepared him for what would be a remarkable overage OHL season. Liam's efforts brought Owen Sound to an OHL Championship Title, and secured him a scholarship at Acadia University for 2011.
Where is he now? McGill University Redmen (CIS) CIS experience: 5 seasons, CIS Player of the Year (2014), All-Canadian 2009 - Tyler Toffoli, 22 GoalsHot off of his rookie campaign with the Ottawa 67's, Tyler won the CHG scoring race and never looked back. He would go on to score 287 points in his next three OHL seasons on the way to a successful NHL career.
Where is he now? Los Angeles Kings (NHL) NHL experience: 3.5 seasons, Stanley Cup Champion (2014) Drafted: 47th overall (Los Angeles), 2010 2008 - Taylor Carnevale, 21 GoalsAfter completing his first OHL season with Plymouth, Taylor spent his best CHG summer preparing for a breakout year in Oshawa and Barrie. Notching 21 goals, just one shy of the record set by Tyler Seguin the summer before.
Where is he now? EC Kassel Huskies (DEL2) European pro experience: 3 seasons, DEL2 Champion (2016) 2007 - Tyler Seguin, 22 GoalsNot only did Tyler join the CHG Junior league one year early, but his record-setting performance as a 15-year old proved to show the OHL that it was in for a treat. Tyler is only the second AAA player to win the "Golden Stick" Award.
Where is he now? Dallas Stars (NHL) NHL experience: 6 seasons, Stanley Cup Champion (2011), 3x NHL All-Star Drafted: 2nd overall (Boston), 2010 2006 - Ryan O'Reilly, 21 GoalsAs a 15-year old heading into his OHL draft year, Ryan made CHG history by becoming the first AAA player to ever win the "Golden Stick". O'Reilly would dominate with the Jr. Canadiens, on his way to going 1st overall to Erie.
Where is he now? Buffalo Sabres (NHL) NHL experience: 7 seasons, NHL All-Star (2016) Drafted: 33rd overall (Colorado), 2009 2005 - Dale Mitchell, 21 GoalsThe recent 3rd round pick to Oshawa made waves prior to his OHL career, posting an impressive 21 goals in his first CHG season. Dale's summer propelled him onto the Generals, as well as Canada's U17 team the next year.
Where is he now? Odense Bulldogs (Denmark) Pro hockey experience: 6 seasons, Danish Cup Champion (2016) Drafted: 74th overall (Toronto), 2007 2004 - Steve Pinizzotto, 19 GoalsConsidered the biggest underdog story out of the CHG Junior league, Steve posted a strong summer campaign of 19 goals after his second season with the Oakville Blades. Steve remains the only Tier II player to lead CHG in goals.
Where is he now? EHC München (DEL) Pro hockey experience: 8 seasons, 36 NHL games played 2x AHL Calder Cup Champion (2009, 2010) 2003 - Tyler Donati, 20 GoalsThe first ever recipient of the "Golden Stick" Award, Tyler started his Junior career on the right foot at CHG, after being drafted in the 6th round by the Oshawa Generals.
Where is he now? Stoney Creek Generals (ACH Senior Hockey) Pro hockey experience: 8 seasons, ECHL Most Valuable Player (2010) |
