A huge congratulations goes out to our very own, 2024 U16 Alliance Player of the Year...Parker Vaughan!
By: Josh Sweetland
March 30, 2024
Toronto, Ont. – With the 2024 OHL Cup Championship Final underway, the Ontario Hockey League has announced the seven recipients of 2024 U16 AAA Player of the Year Awards for players representing the four Ontario Hockey Federation Member Partners including the ALLIANCE, Greater Toronto Hockey League, Northern Ontario Hockey Association, and both the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s East and West regions, along with Hockey Eastern Ontario and Hockey Northwestern Ontario.
“Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s awards and thank you to the families, coaches, and teammates for their tremendous support of these remarkable players over the course of the season and throughout their minor hockey careers,” said Brodie Barrick, the OHL’s Director of Recruitment and Player Services.
“The OHL continues to recognize all the hard work, dedication, and extraordinary accomplishments from across Ontario. We thank all players for another great season and wish them the very best of luck in their hockey and academic careers.”
The awards are presented annually to honour the U16 AAA players who best exemplify outstanding ability and the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership as selected by OHL Central Scouting and a panel of Ontario Hockey League general managers.
ALLIANCE U16 AAA Player of the Year – Parker Vaughan (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks)
Parker Vaughan earns this year’s honours in the ALLIANCE, leading the U16 AAA division with 23 goals and 49 points as captain of the Elgin-Middlesex Canucks. The St. Thomas, Ont. native led the Canucks to the Championship Final of the Wendy Dufton Tournament and helped them secure a bid in the OHL after reaching the ALLIANCE Championship Final.