Mark Cross Heart of a Lion Award Xavier Pouliot, Defence	Complete List
Named in honour of Lions alumnus Mark Cross, who passed away in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, this award is presented to the player who best embodies Mark's spirit by exhibiting elite levels of Character, Respect, Optimism, Sacrifice and Selflessness (CROSS).

 

Dave Chambers Most Outstanding Player Award Ben Evanish, Forward	Complete List
Evanish put together and outstanding final season with the Lions. He led the team in points with 21 and tied for the team lead in goals with 10. He put up five multi-point games, but never scored more than one goal in a single game this season. For his career, he put up 20 goals and 22 assists for 42 points in 68 games as a Lion.

 

Bill Maguire Yeoman's Service Award Walter Perchal, Academic Advisor

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Awarded for showing an extraordinary level of dedication, commitment, service and loyalty to the program, Perchal was selected as this year’s the Bill Maguire Yeoman’s Service Award recipient in recognition of his continued assistance to the Men’s Hockey program over the years (going back to the late 80s). He makes himself available to the players for academic assistance and guidance throughout their careers as student-athletes. Walter also meets with the team on occasion to discuss such important topics as leadership, commitment and team unity.

 

Graham Wise Lasting Legacy Award Xavier Pouliot, Defence

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Pouliot is the personification of perseverance, having been cut from multiple rep teams as a kid before earning a roster spot with the QMJHL's Shawinagan Cataractes. He was released from there the following year, and went to play with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. After spending a season there, he ended up in Junior 'A' with the Grand Prairie Storm of the AJHL. Out of junior, York was one of the only schools willing to take a chance on the big defenceman, and it clearly paid off. He led the team as captain in his final year, and 10 goals and 28 points over his time as a Lion. He is now playing professional hockey in the ECHL.

 

Ian Macdonald Academic Excellence Award Derek McVey, Forward	Complete List
McVey wins the Ian Macdonald Academic Excellence Award for the second straight year. He has been an academic all-Canadian for the last three years while studying in the Schulich School of Business.

 

David Kosoy Best Teammate Award Brendan Browne, Defence	Complete List
Browne wins the David Kosoy Best Teammate Award for the second consecutive year. He is someone who has shown great leadership qualities over his time as a Lion, both on the ice and in the dressing room.

 

Guy Burry That's a Lion Award David D'Agostino, Defence Ben Evanish, Forward Xavier Pouliot, Defence	Complete List
The That's a Lion Award goes to three players this year, all of them integral parts to the team's success and late-season playoff push. All three are graduating seniors who exhibited excellent leadership throughout their time at York, especially in welcoming in the new recruits who will take the program forward. They have been excellent ambassadors of Lions hockey over their tenures at York.

 

Bob Hedley Unsung Hero Award Derek McVey, Forward	Complete List
McVey's numbers aren't going to wow you, but he is regarded as one of the hardest workers on the team, and is the embodiment of a team-first mentality.

Bill Purcell Community Leadership Award Michael Douglas, Forward	Complete List
Douglas was one of the seven graduating Lions this season. He was one of the team's assistant captains in his final season, and has been involved in a wide variety of initiatives over his four years at York.