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Bailey, Renaud Win Awards at 2008 WESPY's

October 8, 2008 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


(Windsor) Yesterday evening, the Windsor Spitfires attended the 2008 Windsor and Essex County Sports Persons of the Year (WESPY) Awards at the Caboto Club in Windsor as two Spitfires were nominated for awards. Spitfire forward and team captain Joshua Bailey was selected as the winner of the Male Hockey Player of the Year Award and he was also nominated in the Male Athlete of the Year category. Bailey led the Windsor Spitfires in scoring last season with 96 points and is currently playing with the National Hockey League's (NHL) New York Islanders. Spitfire forward Taylor Hall was also nominated for the Male Hockey of the Year Award.

Additionally, former Spitfires captain Mickey Renaud was selected as the inaugural winner of the Mickey Renaud Leadership Award. Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner presented the award to Mickey's parents Mark and Jane Renaud. The Mickey Renaud Leadership Award was added to the WESPY's this past summer and will be offered on a yearly basis, as it was introduced to honour a team captain based in the Windsor and/or Essex County area who demonstrated outstanding community involvement as well as strong leadership qualities on and off the field.

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