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Corey Cowick Named Springfield Falcons' 2014-15 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year

April 2, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons are proud to announce that Corey Cowick has been named the team's winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Springfield community during the 2014-15 season.

The Falcons left winger has gone above and beyond with his efforts to give back to the Springfield community. He is constantly at appearances and volunteer opportunities meeting fans and doing his part to help improve the local area. The Falcons have a strong dedication to bettering the quality of life in the Springfield community by promoting awareness of education, exercise and health along with donating time and resources. Cowick has been at the forefront of these initiatives, making countless appearances in schools, libraries and community centers.

Throughout the season, it was common to have the Gloucester, Ontario native in the front office asking about upcoming appearances or organizations to volunteer with. He became the main speaker for the Falcons' Stick to Reading presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Teamwork presented by TD Bank and Play it Forward programs. Cowick has spoken to numerous students and young fans around the Greater Springfield area about the importance of literacy, ways to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle and the qualities of leadership and anti-bullying.

Along with the three Falcons programs, Cowick has participated in other community and volunteer events. He frequented Friends of the Homeless and served meals to clients along with personally donating winter and toiletry items during the holidays. He visited patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children and donated his time to answer phones at the 14th Annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children's Hospital. Cowick also participated in the sale of team signed ornaments and green mystery pucks with proceeds donated to Toys for Tots and Baystate Children's Hospital, respectively. Additionally, Cowick visited the Pioneer Valley PSO, where he visited with military families and spent a great deal of time conversing and getting to know each family.

Cowick constantly asks what more he can do. He is dedicated to teaching the importance of education, exercise and health and has been committed to supporting charitable organizations and community initiatives. He truly cares and is extremely passionate about being a member of the Springfield community.

Cowick is now one of 30 finalists for the AHL's 2014-15 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award, honoring the overall IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year. The league award is named after the former Hershey Bears forward and AHL All-Star who died in 1997 following a 16-month battle with leukemia. The winner of the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award will be announced by the American Hockey League later this month.

Springfield Falcons ticket packages are on sale now. To reserve your seats, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For all the latest Falcons information and updates, follow the back-to-back Northeast Division Champions at www.falconsahl.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/falconsahl and on Twitter ( @TheFalconsAHL ) using #SPRFalcons!

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