Roger Neilson Memorial Award


The Roger Neilson Memorial Award is awarded annually to the top academic post-secondary school player in the Ontario Hockey League. The award is named in honour of Hockey Hall of Fame coach Roger Neilson, a former high school teacher, and former coach of the Peterborough Petes.

Winners

List of recipients of the Roger Neilson Memorial Award.
SeasonWinnerTeam
2004–05Danny BattochioOttawa 67's
2005–06Danny BattochioOttawa 67's
2006–07Derrick BagshawErie Otters
2007–08Scott AarssenLondon Knights
2008–09Tim PriamoGuelph Storm
2009-10Derek LanoueWindsor Spitfires
2010-11Derek LanoueWindsor Spitfires
2011–12Kyle PereiraGuelph Storm
2012–13Daniel AltshullerOshawa Generals
2013–14Patrick WatlingSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
2014–15Justin NicholsGuelph Storm
2015–16Damian BourneMississauga Steelheads
2016–17Stephen GibsonMississauga Steelheads
2017–18Stephen GibsonMississauga Steelheads
2018–19Sasha ChmelevskiOttawa 67's
2019–20Jacob GoldenErie Otters
2020–21Adam VargaOttawa 67's
2021–22Adam VargaOttawa 67's
2022–23Ryder McIntyreOshawa Generals
2023–24Thomas SirmanOttawa 67's