The Roger Neilson Memorial Award is awarded annually to the top academic post-secondary school (college or university) player in the Ontario Hockey League. The award is named in honour of Hockey Hall of Fame coach Roger Neilson, a former high school teacher, and former coach of the Peterborough Petes.
Winners List of recipients of the Roger Neilson Memorial Award.
Season Winner Team 2004–05 Danny Battochio Ottawa 67's 2005–06 Danny Battochio Ottawa 67's 2006–07 Derrick Bagshaw Erie Otters 2007–08 Scott Aarssen London Knights 2008–09 Tim Priamo Guelph Storm 2009-10 Derek Lanoue Windsor Spitfires 2010-11 Derek Lanoue Windsor Spitfires 2011–12 Kyle Pereira Guelph Storm 2012–13 Daniel Altshuller Oshawa Generals 2013–14 Patrick Watling Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 2014–15 Justin Nichols Guelph Storm 2015–16 Damian Bourne Mississauga Steelheads 2016–17 Stephen Gibson Mississauga Steelheads 2017–18 Stephen Gibson Mississauga Steelheads 2018–19 Sasha Chmelevski Ottawa 67's 2019–20 Jacob Golden Erie Otters 2020–21 Adam Varga Ottawa 67's 2021–22 Adam Varga Ottawa 67's 2022–23 Ryder McIntyre Oshawa Generals 2023–24 Thomas Sirman Ottawa 67's 2024–25 Thomas Budnick Brantford Bulldogs 2025–26 Brad Gardiner Barrie Colts
See also Bobby Smith Trophy (Top academic player combined with on-ice performance) Ivan Tennant Memorial Award (Top academic high school player) List of Canadian Hockey League awards
References
External links Ontario Hockey League