Kevin Maracle Named 2014 Medigas Hounslow Award Winner
March 14, 2014 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Belleville Bulls News Release
BELLEVILLE, ON -ÃÂ The Belleville Bulls are pleased to announce that loyal fanÃÂ Kevin Maracle has been named the 2014 recipient of the Medigas Hounslow Award.
A 27 year-old native of Shannonville, Maracle has been a season ticket member since the 2010-11 season and is a familiar face at Bulls events out in the community.
"Bulls games are the highlight of Kevin's week," said his mother, Leaus Walker. Maracle is a young man who lives with Down syndrome, but enjoys his Belleville Bulls as much, if not more than any other fan!
"Kevin didn't grow up as a hockey fan," Walker continued. "The first time I brought him to a Bulls game though, he was hooked. The players and staff here have all been so kind to him and treated him like a part of the family. The Yardmen Arena is his favourite place to be."
In his spare time, Maracle volunteers at Eastminster United Church in Belleville, serving at their Open Door Cafe once a week. He is also a participant in the Special Olympics, competing in 10 Pin Bowling, Shot Put and the 100 Metre Run. Most recently, Kevin has taken an interest in Powerlifting.
"Kevin isn't a guy who is known to smile a lot, but when he is at the Yardmen, you can't get the smile off his face," Walker added. "He celebrates every win and feels every loss with these boys. The Bulls are definitely a big part of his life."
Kevin will be cheering on the Bulls Saturday night in their final home game of the regular season. The Bulls have put on quite the push in the final month of the schedule, making things interesting right into the final weekend of the season.
The Terry Hounslow Award is given to an individual who supports and promotes all things Bulls through thick and thin and enjoys coming out to the rink to cheer on the team!
Terry Hounslow was a long-time Bulls season ticket holder who passed away in 2007. Terry was always positive and a loyal fan who supported the Bulls through all of the ups and downs a hockey season presents. The Terry Hounslow Award is given to a fan who exemplifies all of the traits and values that Terry stood for.
The Bulls battle the Sudbury Wolves at 7:05pm on Saturday. For tickets, contact the Bulls box office at 613-966-8338.
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