By @StefanKubus –
FARMINGTON HILLS – With the high school season having officially come to a close, the champions have been crowned and some of the individual award winners have been named by the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association.
2016 Dream Team
Forwards
Jason Brancheau – Wyandotte
Luke Cowan – Hartland
Logan Jenuwine – Romeo
Defense
Andrew Froese – Traverse City Central
Adam Olson – Livonia Stevenson
Goalie
Derek Schaedig – Chelsea
In addition to the Dream Team, the MHSHCA and Michigan Metro Girls High School Hockey League awarded a number of individuals for their contributions to the game, perseverance and other outstanding achievements.
Perseverance Award
MacGregor Schaffer – Clarkston
Ryan Fischer Legacy Award/Scholarship
Noah Weigle – Grandville
Most Valuable Goaltender
Caitlin Somerville – Mercy
Derek Schaedig – Chelsea
MMGHSHL Coach of the Year
Cassie Jaeckle – Liggett
Coach of the Year
Division 1 – Rick Bennetts – U of D Jesuit
Division 2 – Rick Gadwa – Hartland
Division 3 – J.J. Bamberger – Saginaw Heritage
Lifetime Award
Freeman Floyd – Trenton (asst. coach)
Friend of High School Hockey
Dan DiCristofaro
MHSHCA Hall of Fame
Don Wright – Chelsea
Mike Wartella – Jackson Lumen Christi
Boys’ All-State High School Hockey Community Service Award
Traverse City Central
Girls’ All-State High School Hockey Community Service Award
Bloomfield Hills High School