As we come to the end of another fantastic season, it’s time to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of all our players across various age groups. Despite the challenges and the temporary closure of our rink for refurbishment, the spirit and enthusiasm of the Basingstoke Junior Bison have remained unshaken. Let’s take a moment to honour the outstanding players who have made this season memorable.

Let’s Play Hockey & Under 10s

Our youngest players have shown tremendous growth and passion for the game. Here are the special award winners for our Let’s Play Hockey and Under 10 teams:

• U10 Special Recognition: Ryan Mezo-Balint
• U10 Players Player: Rex O’Toole
• U10 Rookie of the Year: Harrison Oates
• U10 Coaches Player: Penelope Pinto
• U10 MVP: Orion Robinson
• U10 Best Defence: Ostin Robinson
• U10 Best Forward: Jack White

Under 12s

The Under-12s have had an incredible season, displaying skill and determination. Congratulations to our special award winners:

• U12 Players Player: Riley Boulding
• U12 Best Defence: Riley Boulding
• U12 Most Improved: Michael Hudec
• U12 Coaches Player: Rodrigo Murphy
• U12 Best Forward: Hugo Skinns

Under 14s

Our Under-14 players have made significant strides this season. Here are the award winners for their exceptional performances:

• U14 Most Improved: Eddie Flitter & Henry Warwick
• U14 Players Player: Ollie Hagedorn
• U14 Best Defence: Ollie Hagedorn
• U14 Best Forward: Ethan Hills
• U14 MVP: Ethan Lewis
• U14 Coaches Player: Jacob Young

Under 16s

The Under-16 team has shown great teamwork and perseverance. Let’s congratulate the following players for their hard-earned awards:

• U16 Best Forward: Ellis Austin
• U16 Players Player: Gregely Balog
• U16 Coaches Player: Charlie Gaskin
• U16 Best Defence: Harrison Hallin
• U16 MVP: Oscar Minton
• U16 Most Improved: Ethan Wiltshire

Under 18s

Our Under-18s have capped off their season with outstanding performances. Here are the special award winners:

• U18 Best Forward: Ellis Austin
• U18 Coaches Player: Harrison Hallin
• U18 MVP: Josh Bundy
• U18 Best Defence: Freddie Stephens
• U18 Players Player: Freddie Stephens
• U18 Most Improved: Harry Tempest

Special Award: Tempest Allen Shield

We are delighted to present the Tempest Allen Shield to Jason Robinson for his incredible dedication and work with the Basingstoke Junior Bison over the years. Jason has been an inspiring figure, representing our town with pride and passion. A special thanks also to Angela Robinson for all her help around the rink.

Special Award: Carol Chandler Cup

The winner of the Carol Chandler Cup is Tony Reardon for going above and beyond whilst volunteering as our Head of Social Media & Marketing

Thank You and Best Wishes

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Robinson family—Jason, Angela, Owen, Orion, and Ostin. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we wish you all the best on your journey back to Canada. You will always be a part of the Basingstoke Junior Bison family.

As we look forward to the exciting future ahead, we thank everyone for their unwavering support and dedication. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare for an amazing comeback once our rink refurbishment is complete.

Thank you all for being a part of this incredible journey. Here’s to another fantastic season ahead!

With gratitude, The Basingstoke Junior Bison Team

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