LeMire played for the Marquette American Legion Bantam AA team this winter. He will be a freshman at Escanaba High School in September.
LeMire's older brother John is an Escanaba graduate and plays junior varsity hockey at Finlandia University in Hancock, and his "middle" brother Nicky is the goaltender for the Escanaba High School hockey team.
Other Marquette Junior Hockey award-winners include:
JOE BEERMAN MEMORIAL AWARD:
The Volunteer of the year....John Way
PAUL BERGLUND MEMORIAL AWARD:
The Coach of the Year. Larry Carey – Country Inn & Suites Girls 19U and Gregg Swajanen – mBank Girls 16U
IRWIN BRASSARD MEMORIAL AWARD:
Outstanding Goaltender....Devin Christian – Country Inn & Suites Girls 19U
THE FRED DAHL MEMORIAL PRESIDENTS AWARD(S):
Presidents’ choice....Tony Rabitaille
JOHN VARGO SCHOLARSHIP:
A graduating high school senior, or player in their last year of eligibility, currently in our program, either as a player, referee or timekeeper, who has played the majority of their career in the MJHC program, displays a love of the game of hockey and meets a minimum grade point requirement...Jenna Parsons – Country Inn & Suites Girls 19U
AARON WINSLOW MEMORIAL AWARD:
PeeWee Goalie Award. Recipient will be a house league goalie in the PeeWee division, exhibits a “Play at any cost” attitude, has a strong work ethic, is a team player, and does it for “FUN, FUN, FUN” of playing hockey....Kyle Michalson – Superiorland Kiwanis Pee Wee B
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Exhibits Honesty and Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence, Enjoyment of the game, Acts in professional and businesslike manner, takes role seriously, Strives to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which players can properly display their hockey skills.
Nick Thierry
NICK KRAUSE MEMORIAL AWARD
The recipient of the Nick Krause Memorial Award is the athlete who best exemplifies values of citizenship, sportsmanship, and ethical play during athletic competition. He or she also serves as a role model for our youth and demonstrates self respect and respect for others. He or she continuously promotes a positive and competitive environment regardless of the game’s outcome, and consistently strives to play to the best of his or her ability.....Torrey Boyak – Togos Midget BB
TRACY RICHARDS MEMORIAL AWARD
Best Defenseman in the Bantam House League...Andrew Pieper – G7S Roofing Bantam B
THE DR. RANDY FOLKER AWARD
Presented to the Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation Sponsor who best exepmplifies the true meaning of giving to the organization and its members and who helps promote the stabilization of, or the growth of youth hockey....Willy Todd & Doug Anderson – City Insurance
THE ROB DePETRO MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to shall be a female player at least 13 years of age. The recipient has demonstrated a positive influence which is displayed to parents, coaches and other players through the game of hockey as well as everyday activities. She is an example of an outstanding role model for other female athletes....Katey Carey – Country Inn & Suites Girls 19U
