The B.J. Monro Memorial Award, named in honour of the late OHA player, was donated to the Ontario Hockey Association by the Monro family in memory of their late son B.J., who was a member of the Cobourg Cougars. B.J. was suddenly taken from his family and friends during the 1993-94 season when he was involved in a tragic car accident during his club’s playoffs. At the time, B.J. was ranked as an underage player in the second round of the OHL draft. The B.J. Monro Memorial Award is presented annually to the OHA player who is the highest ranked individual according to the NHL Central Scouting List for the current season.
Recipients of the B.J. Monro Memorial Award:
1995-96 Kip Brennan, St. Michael’s Buzzers
1996-97 Preston Mizzi, Newmarket 87’s
1997-98 Jay Harrison, Oshawa Legionnaires
1998-99 Mike Cammalleri, Bramalea Blues
1999-00 Justin McCutcheon, Brampton Capitals
2000-01 Nathan Horton, Thorold Blackhawks
2001-02 Wes O’Neill, Chatham Maroons
2002-03 Victor Oreskovich, Milton Ice Hawks
2003-04 Justin Azevedo, Chatham Maroons
2004-05 Zack Torquato, Stratford Cullitons
2005-06 Thomas Battani, Petrolia Jets
2006-07 Scott Freeman, Bowmanville Eagles
2007-08 Corey Trivino, Stouffville Spirit
2008-09 Brandon Pirri, Georgetown Raiders
2009-10 Julian Melchiori, Newmarket Hurricanes
2010-11 Zach Hyman, Hamilton Red Wings
2011-12 Devin Shore, Whitby Fury
2012-13 Matt Buckles, St. Michaels Buzzers
2013-14 Jake Walman, Toronto Jr. Canadiens
2014-15 William Reilly, North York Rangers
2015-16 Matthew Cairns, Georgetown Raiders
2016-17 Nick Campoli, North York Rangers
2017-18 Jack McBain, Toronto Jr. Canadiens
2018-19 Eric Ciccolini, Toronto Jr. Canadiens
2019-20 Matteo Costantini, Buffalo Jr. Sabres
2020-21 No recipient named due to COVID-19**
