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Two players named to allconference teams: Silvon John (Bronx) – first team, Tony Valentin (Perth Amboy, N.J.) – second team John and Valentin also named Sunrise Conference Player of the Week Won the prestigious Sunrise Conference Team Sportsmanship Award in men’s basketball
#1 Silvon John ’09, Bronx
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Hosted 2008 Sunrise Conference Championships
Ben Villani ’10, Syracuse
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#23 Jacques Demars ’10, Vermontville
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6-6 league record Advanced to Sunrise Conference Semifinals Three players named to all-conference team
Coach Martin Receives National Award More than ten years after coaching his final game at SUNY Canton, former Hockey Coach Terry Martin continues to be recognized for his efforts. The American Hockey Coaches Association recently announced that Martin is the 2009 recipient of the prestigious John “Snooks” Kelley Founders Award. The award, named after the famed Boston College coach, honors coaches who have contributed to the overall growth and development of the sport of ice hockey. Martin was nominated for the award and received letters of support from current SUNY Canton Head Coach Eric McCambly and numerous former players, many of whom are now coaching hockey themselves. Martin was the College’s head coach for 24 seasons, compiling a record of 527-211-29, including a 102-11-8 mark in his final four seasons. His teams won 12 national championship titles and were runners-up five times. Upon his retirement, many of his past players honored him and spoke more on “his winning
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character than on his winning record.” His past players noted that he really cared about them as people and was always there for them in times of trouble. In addition to coaching hockey, he coached lacrosse and taught P.E. Some 31 players transferred to Division I schools to continue their education while playing varsity hockey. Current coaches who played for Martin include: Don Vaughan ‘81, Colgate; Paul Flanagan ‘78, Syracuse Women; Rick Gotkin ‘80, Mercyhurst; Mark Taylor ‘83, Hobart; Jim Ward ‘83, Connecticut College; Craig Chamberlain ‘85, Monroe Community College; Bob Rosen ’81, Williamsville North High School; and many others. “I can tell you first hand that more important than all of his wins and championships was his commitment to instilling character and helping young men find the right path to success,” said Vaughan ‘81. “He has left a positive mark on countless young men who have played for him.”
2009 SUNY Canton Magazine
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