Hockey Nova Scotia is proud to announce that Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association coach Daryl Babstock is the recipient of our 2022 Clary MacDonald Award.

The Clary MacDonald Award is named in honour of the late Clary MacDonald, a longtime hockey volunteer, and it recognizes our branch's coach of the year.

This year's Clary MacDonald Award winner exemplified fair play, sportsmanship, and dedication as head coach of the provincial champion Glace Bay U15 AA Miners. 

Throughout the season, Daryl worked hard to ensure that his players reached their full potential and were ready for any opponent that they went up against. He not only taught his team how to win, but more importantly, he taught them to lose with their heads held high. A coach and mentor, he was committed to his players, their hockey families, and the entire Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association community.

Putting an emphasis on player development and fair play, he played all of his players in each and every situation.

On and and off the ice, his team always looked up to him as a role model and he helped get the best out of them.

On behalf of everyone at Hockey Nova Scotia, we would like to congratulate Daryl Babstock on receiving our 2022 Clary MacDonald Award.