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is looking for any information regarding the origination of the Ted Neby, Dustin
White and Scott Culbertson Awards.
Do you have any photos of these coaches/players????
Dustin White Award
First presented: 2000
1999-00 Brian Swanson / Andy Hockenson
2006-07 Andrew Bauer
2000-01 2007-08
2001-02 Alex Lyle
2008-09
2002-03
2009-10
2003-04 Scott
Marsh
2010-11 Taylor White
2004-05
2005-06
Scotty Culbertson Award
First presented: 1988-89 Ryan Larscheid
1988-89 Ryan Larscheid
1998-99
2008-09
1989-90
1999-00
2009-10
1990-91
2000-01
2010-11 Josh Quesenberry
1991-92
20001-02 James Roat
2011-12
1992-93
2002-03
2012-13
1993-94
2003-04 Ryan Guthridge
1994-95
2004-05 Rob Witchey
1995-96
2005-06
1996-97
2006-07
1997-98
2007-08
Ted Neby Award
Named for SYHA founding father Ted Neby. Ted
was instrumental in starting hockey program in Sioux City
He was a leader
and a gentleman in every sense of the word and this award is meant to remember
his tremendous contributions to what would someday become
Siouxland Youth Hockey and to recognize the accomplishments of the honored
player. Past recipients of the Neby award have traveled
in many different directions, however, all have taken their skills and
disciplines developed on the ice, in the classroom and in the community
and applied them to building successful lives beyond their high school years.
This award is presented annually by the Board of Directors to
any SYHA player who exhibits outstanding leadership and community spirit
both on and off the ice. A player who is willing to give his/her skills to
the improvement of both our hockey program and the community which it is
located.
1972-73
1982-83 Chap Cuthbert
1992-93
2002-03 Ricky Charteir / Jon Soole
1973-74
1983-84 Chris Engle 1993-94
2003-04 Eddie Navarette
1974-75
1984-85 Curt Argo 1994-95 Nate
Kelly/Chris Headquist
2004-05 Ben Kambach
1975-76 Kirk Swanson
1985-86 Mike Swartzel
1995-96
2005-06
1976-77 Dave Wiffen
1986-87 Graduating Seniors*
1996-97
2006-07 Marshall Tuttle
1977-78 Chap Cuthbert
1987-88 Todd Coyle/Chris Swanson 1997-98
2007-08
1978-79 Scott Smith
1988-89 Jeremy Lund/Scott Culbertson
1998-99
2008-09
1979-80 Craig Patrick
1989-90
1999-00
2009-10 Ben Holzrichter
1980-81 Dan Holzrichter
1990-91
2000-01 2010-11
1981-82 Brad Hanson
1991-92
2001-02 Casey Mills 2011-12
* 1987
Graduating Seniors: Cyle Claflin, Duane Erickson, Chad McCormick, Steve
Nichol, Tom O'Brien, Brain Reynolds, Mike Scott & Mike Swartzel
Sioux City Jr. Musketeers/Metros Varsity Most Valuable Player
1972-73
1982-83 Bob Batcheller
1992-93
2002-03 Kevin Lohry & Beau Erickson
1973-74
1983-84 Ted O'Brian
1993-94
2003-04 Alex Lukehart
1974-75 Brian Hartman
1984-85 Mick Emerick 1994-95
2004-05 Kevin Lohry
1975-76 Brian Hartmam
1985-86 Rob Casper 1995-96
2005-06
1976-77 Kirk Lohry
1986-87 Scott Patrick
1996-97
2006-07 Marshall Tuttle
1977-78 Brian Hartman
1987-88 Todd Coyle
1997-98
2007-08
1978-79 Damon Lohry
1988-89
1998-99
2008-09
1979-80 Paul Kambach
1989-90
1999-00 Robbie Lessard
2009-10 Colton Kramer / Eric Flynn
1980-81 Clayton Wiffen
1990-91
2000-01
2010-11 Cody Reuter / Mitch Vos
1981-82 Craig Patrick
1991-92
2001-02 Mike Axelson
2011-12
Pete Inkster Defensive Defenseman Award
1972-73
1982-83 Don Kisela
1992-93
2002-03
1973-74
1983-84 Bryan Swartzel
1993-94
2003-04
1974-75
1984-85
1994-95
2004-05
1975-76
1985-86 Mike Swartzel
1995-96
2005-06
1976-77
1986-87 Mike Swartzel
1996-97
2006-07
1977-78
1987-88 Dirk Richou
1997-98
2007-08
1978-79
1988-89
1998-99
2008-09
1979-80
1989-90
1999-00
2009-10
1980-81 Dan Reynolds 1990-91
2000-01
2010-11
1981-82 Jeff Kentner
1991-92
2001-02 2011-12
SYHA Board of Directors/Presidents Appreciation Award
This award is presented each season to persons with or without children in the
program working for the betterment of SYHA.
It is not necessarlly presented on an annual basis. First Presented:
1984-85 Curt Stoever & Wayne Blanche
1984-85 Curt Stoever & Wayne Blanche 1995-96
2006-07
1985-86
1996-97
2007-08
1986-87
1997-98
2008-09
1987-88 Dan Martin & Larry Swartzel
1998-99 Roger Kelly /Joe Pinard 2009-10
1988-89
1999-00
2010-11
1989-90
2000-01
2011-12
1990-91
2001-02
1991-92
2002-03
1992-93
2003-04
1993-94
2004-05
1994-95
2005-06 Rob Witchey
In the summer of 1999, the Sioux City Metros hockey team and other member of the community were deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Dustin J. White. This fall Dustin would have started his junior year at East High School here in Sioux City. He played the last two season for the Metros where contributed considerably to the success enjoyed by both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams during their succe3ssful 97-98 and 98-99 seasons
Dustin played an intense physical style of hockey that was made possible by his consistent “all out” effort. Observers of the games that Dustin played in would marvel at the ferocious manner in which he checked opponents with what seemed to be a complete disregard for his own well-being. Dustin’s “take no prisoners” style of play endeared him to his team members and coaches, at the same time often frustrated his opponents. There ewer many times that the Metros would kick it up a notch after watching Dustin cleanly flatted some unfortunate member of the other team with one of his legendary :huge open ice hits”. When congratulated by team members or coaches for his offensive or defensive achievements, Dustin usually acknowledged them by simply flashing that impish grim that many of us will remember fondly.
Dustin was of American Indian descent and at his burial ceremony one of the tribal leaders officiating at the ceremony spoke to the vision of Dustin’s Indian name. After acknowledging his love and passion for football, hockey, music and life in general, he though it only appropriate that he be remembered by his Indian name, Kujan Wanbli Hoksila” which translates to “Flying Eagle Boy”. Those who knew Dustin know what a fitting name this is as Dustin moved through his life.
While many of those associated with the team will certainly miss the hockey achievements that we came to expect of Dustin, there will be many other memories of him that will make us all sadder at his absence. It will be the locker room and on the road where he will be missed the most. His sense of humor and cheerful attitude made him one of the most popular players on the team. We will all miss this fun, humor and friend ship that Dustin so easily shared with all those who were lucky enough to meet him. The large number of people touched by Dustin during his short life was demonstrated by the scores of people who attended his funeral and exceeded the capacity of the church.
Dustin was a member of the Metros Varsity State Championship teams in both 98 and 99. At the funeral his Metros team mates each gave their travel jersey to his grandmother, Elizabeth White. In further keeping with Indian tradition, the jerseys were placed in Dustin’s casket and interred with Dustin as he traveled to the next world. In this way Dustin’s Metros teammates will forever be with him and in their memories he will always be with them.
Dustin’s energy, zest for life and athletic achievements is an inspiration to us all who had the good fortune to know him during his short time with us. The Metros community will dedicate the 1999-2000 season to Dustin and his family. It is true that he was a teammate, but it is more in gratitude for the memories and the enjoyment that his friendship gave to us all that we make this dedication. We wish to celebrate the memories of his life and his friendship rather than selfishly dwelling on our loss. Dustin will be missed by all, but he will not be forgotten
Sioux City Jr. Musketeers/Metros JV Most Valuable Player
1972-73
1982-83
1992-93
2002-03
1973-74
1983-84
1993-94
2003-04
1974-75
1984-85
1994-95
2004-05
1975-76
1985-86
1995-96
2005-06
1976-77
1986-87
1996-97
2006-07
1977-78
1987-88
1997-98
2007-08
1978-79
1988-89
1998-99
2008-09
1979-80
1989-90
1999-00
2009-10 Josh Quesenberry
1980-81
1990-91
2000-01
2010-11 Drew Koontz
1981-82
1991-92
2001-02
2011-12