Ian Mosher Memorial Hockey Award

Award of up to $1,000 | Eligibility: Athletics

Established in 2023 by Mark Cairns (’03). To be awarded to a returning member of the men’s hockey program. The eligible recipient must be in good academic standing, showcase leadership qualities on and off the ice. Preference will be given to an athlete who displays perseverance and strives to be the consummate teammate. The recipient will be chosen by the Head Coach of the men’s hockey program in consultation with the Director of Athletics.

Ian Mosher dedicated his life to sports as an athlete and mentor. In the mid to late 1970s, Ian was a member of the hockey Axemen. He supported student-athletes in the program in many ways including opening his home to provide accommodations. Ian’s true sports passion was baseball which he played until the age of 60. He was an all-star, MVP and member of the 1985 Canadian senior championship team Kentville Wildcats. Ian was a recipient of Baseball Canada’s award for lifelong coaching honouring his positive contribution to coaching baseball at various levels. The Kentville Wildcats retired his number 29 jersey in 2021. Ian lost his battle with ALS in February of 2022. Ian was posthumously awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2023 for demonstrating exceptional qualities and outstanding service to the Province of Nova Scotia in the field of sports. Annual amount: $1,000

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