AUC hands out athletic awards

The Algoma University College Thunderbirds handed out their annual athletic awards at a gathering last week.

The school honoured their athletes for their contributions during the 2004-05 Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) season.

Speaking as a guest at the banquet was Kevin Hodson, a former National Hockey League goaltender and Memorial Cup Champion with the 1993 Soo Greyhounds.

The following is a complete list of award winners:

* OCAA Recognition Awards – Matt Chaimbrone (All-Star Second Team West Region), Stephanie Sammon (Academic), Sarah Medaglia (Academic), Matt Chaimbrone (Academic), Lisa Medaglia (Academic), Danielle Harmsen (Academic).

* OCAA Outstanding Media Award – The Sault Star (Alex Mitchell), SooToday.com (Ken Hilderley, Sports Director).

* All the Best to Our Graduating Thunderbirds – Candace Boston, Lisa Medaglia, Brad Coccimiglio (Basketball Stats).

* Men's Indoor Soccer Best Defensive Player: Chris Cuglietta * Men's Indoor Soccer Coach's Award: Gaetan Castilloux * Men's Indoor Soccer MVP: Adetunje "Tj" Ogunkeye

* Women's Curling Curler Of The Year: Stephanie Sammon

* Women's Basketball Best Defensive Player: Melissa Stumpo * Women's Basketball Rookie Of The Year: Sarah Medaglia * Women's Basketball Coach's Award: Lisa Medaglia * Women's Basketball Coach's Award: Jennifer Cronin * Women's Basketball MVP: Jessica King

* Men's Basketball Best Defensive Player: Jay Trinier * Men's Basketball Rookie Of The Year: Stefon Wilson * Men's Basketball Coach's Award: Jacob Tomas * Men's Basketball Coach's Award: Adam Carpenter * Men's Basketball MVP: Matt Chaimbrone

* Student-Athlete Of The Year (Female): Sarah Medaglia * Student-Athlete Of The Year (Male): Matt Chaimbrone