Algoma U hands out year end awards

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ALGOMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS

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Algoma U Athletic Banquet Award Winners 2006/07

On April 5, 2007 the Sixth Annual Algoma University Athletics Banquet was held at Algoma University College.

Danille D'Ettorre, a first year transfer student at Algoma was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Year. She was starting centre for the Thunderbird women's basketball team and their scoring leader.

Danielle became the first OCAA Athlete to win the CCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Year award. Ending the regular season with a total of 312 points and an average of 26 PPG leading the Thunderbirds to the West Region title and eventually a silver medal at the provincial Championship in Ottawa. She also set a new OCAA scoring record with a 26 points per game.

The Male Student-Athlete of the Year was Patrick Murray a first year Thunderbird basketball forward who was the team's 3rd top point scorer with 11.07 points per game. He was named Player of the Game for the OCAA annual All-Star game.

Another highlight of the evening was that the Northern Ontario Brier Team skipped by Al Harnden was in attendance. Al Harnden was invited as guest speaker for this year's banquet. Here are the rest of the award winners from the banquet:

OCAA All Academic Award Kristy Aloe, Andrea Boyd, Adam Carpenter, Jesse Gibson, Justin Montanini, Jennifer Muio, Stephanie Sammon, Paul Skeggs, Lara Stilin

CCAA All Academic Award Lara Stilin

MVP Varsity Curlers of the Year Andrea Boyd, Cassie Heppner, Kelsey Janveau, Stephanie Sammon

Varsity Indoor Soccer Awards MVP – Tony Souvannakhily Best Defensive Player – Justin Montanini Coach's Award – Hakeem Badmus Sportspersonship – Paul Skeggs

Varsity Women's Basketball Awards MVP – Danielle D'Ettorre/ Lara Stilin Best Defensive Player – Melissa Stumpo Coach's Award – Jennifer Muio / Jessica King Rookie of the Year – Lara Stilin Most Improved – Megan Petingalo Highest Academic Achievement – Lara Stilin

Varsity Men's Basketball Awards MVP – Ariel Baptiste Best Defensive Player – Lloyd Coke Coach's Award – Andrew Turgeon, Jarrell Hogan Rookie of the Year – Patrick Murray Most Improved – Zack Wright Highest Academic Achievement – Adam Carpenter

Dr. Lukenda Service Award Jessica King Jarrell Hogan

Varsity Student-Athlete of the Year (Male) Patrick Murray

Varsity Student-Athlete of the Year (Female) Danielle D'Ettorre

Club Women's Indoor Soccer Most Improved – Isobel Fleischmann Best Teammate – Skye Stewart Coaches Award – April Anderson

Club Men's Ice Hockey MVP – Gordon Brown Most Sportsmanship – Dave McLaughlin Hardest Worker – Logan Costa Most Dedicated – Mike Kalagian Top Scorer – Chris GRamola

Club Women's Football MVP Offense – Amy Harasymiw MVP Defense – Angela Goodmurphy MVP Lineswomen – Ashley Berndt Coaches Award – Jessica Ferlaino ************************************************************