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Best in sports honoured at Tim Hortons Awards
26th annual By Pete McIntyre
Jun 14, 2019
Jagger Williamson called it a “true honour,” and “a cherry on the top” of his B.C. Hockey League career.
The retiring Vernon Vipers centre was presented with the Athlete of the Year award at the 26th annual Tim Hortons North Okanagan Sports Awards Thursday evening at Lakers Clubhouse.
A couple dozen family members and supporters of the 20 year old Lumby native were on hand for the ceremony.
The centre and team captain scored 54 goals and 173 points in 233 regular season games, tying the club record for career games played, and playing a big role in the Vipers reaching the BC Hockey League Final this past season.
Williamson was also honoured for his contributions in the community and his dedication to the game.
Other nominees were Landon Currie (volleyball), Elena Gaskell (freestyle skiing), Trinity Hansma (high jumper), and Charles Lemay (football).
The awards, which has been handed out since 1994 to recognize achievement in sports and community contributions, were presented at Lakers Clubhouse Thursday evening.
The winners are chosen by a panel of media and community reps.
“We we’re very pleased with the calibre of nominees this year, and the award winners are very deserving,” said Committee Chair Jack Gilroy.
....now , if only The Vipes' ( mis ) management could see their way to retiring Jagger's sweater and hoisting it to the rafters at Kal Tire Place ( along with Robbie Short's , and other team notables ).....
ReplyDeleteCongrats Jags! One of the Vipers all-time fan favorites is now a Vipers legend! Tying Garth Gartner's franchise record last year for most games played, could have easily broken the record if not for injuries/games not played. Williamson is right up there in other franchise records. Williamson was just the third Viper to be captain in back to back years. Chris Crowell & Jason Williamson were the other two. I think Jagger Williamson should have his jersey #11 retired and added to the rafters at Kal Tire Place.
ReplyDeleteVernon junior hockey all-time games played:
1 Garth Gartner Vernon Lakers/Vipers 1994-1998 233 games played
1 Jagger Willaimson Vernon Vipers 2014-2019 233 games played
2 Rob Short Vernon Vipers 2005-2010 229 games played
3 Kori Davison Vernon Vipers 1996-2000 213 games played
3 Chris Crowell Vernon Vipers 2005-2009 213 games played
4 Mark Nelson Vernon Vipers 2001-2005 209 games played
5 Colton Sparrow Vernon Vipers 2010-2014 188 games played
Williamson is listed 12th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time points list with 173
Williamson is listed 34th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time goals list with 54
Williamson is listed 6th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time assists list with 119
Williamson is listed 69th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time penalty minutes list with 152