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STAR AE 14 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. March 24, 1982 Large crowd for MoJack anquet and awards nigh The Port Perry MoJacks bid goodbye to the hockey season Saturday night with a banquet and dance, and already they are starting to think of next year. One of the largest crowds ever to attend a Junior C banquet in Port Perry was on hand at the Legion Hall and the highlight of the evening was the introduction of all the players and presen- tation of individual team awards. Sharing the Most Valuable Player trophy this year were high scoring forwards Todd Wilbur and Jamie Bird. They contributed greatly to the team's goal production over the season. Tim Thompson won the rookie of the year trophy, donated by Baldwin Sales of Uxbridge. Despite knee problems late in the year which kept him out of the lineup for several games, Thompson had a fine year and was a threat to score every time he stepped on the ice. Bob Wildman, a first year player was winner of the Sportsland Trophy. This is a new team award which goes to the best defensive players. Wildman, who is probably the best skater on the team only had two minutes in penalties all year. Another new award for the team this year was the Clare Watts Family trophy for the most improved player, and the winner was goalie Clay Lovering. He had many exceptional games between the pipes for the MoJacks, and teamed with Ray Gibson, helped give Port Perry one of the strongest netminding duos in the league. The third new award this The Clare Watts family trophy for most improved player was won by Clay Lovering. year donated by Homestead Furniture in Port Perry was for the best team player. Veteran defenseman John Robertson won this trophy for his solid work along the blue line and his attitude both on and off the ice. During the course of the banquet, all MoJack players were introduced individually along with members of the executive, coaches Gary Elliott and Alf Treen, and Pierre Leduc, who faithfully attends all games, works as a goal judge and is probably the team's number one fan. Noting the excellent turn- out for the banquet, general -manager Murray Parlia- ment said this was a carry- over from the fan support the club received late in the season and during the play- off with Lindsay Muskies. Lindsay won that series three games to one, but the final game, which the Mo- Jacks last in overtime, was played in front of 900 fans, and generally accepted to be one of the best Junior C games seen in Port Perry in many years. Mr. Parliament spoke with optimism for next season, saying the club has the nucleus to be a legitimate contender. The club paid tribute to Ken Jackson, who through Mother Jackson's sponsored the team again this past season. Mr. Jackson was presented with a team picture mounted on a plaque, and he told the banquet that he will continue the sponsor- ship of the club. This was the 10th straight year that he has sponsored the Junior C team in Port Perry, the longest continuous sponsor of any team in the league. Bob Wildman won best defensive trophy pre- sented by George Legere of Sporisiand. Tod Wilbur and Jamie Bird shared the MVP team award this year. At left is assistant coach Alf Treen and at right is coach Gary Elliott. BT \ REE 43 ar & fon kt John Robertson won the Homestead trophy for best team player, presented by Ralph Ballard. 25 i 4 pi 8 25 Tim Thompson won the rookie trophy presented by general manager Murray Parliament. wv i Ken Jackson was presented with a team picture in recognition of his sponsorship of the club. President Charlie Bourgeois and captain Todd Wilbur made the presentation. A Cy AA rN ag lan aoe oT