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me The rookie of the year trophy went to defenseman Rob Nicholson with Eimer Lee presenting the award. Todd Wilbur and Mike Ryan (centre) shared the MVP award for the MoJacks this season. The trophies were presented by head The Sportsiand Trophy for the best defensive player was shared this year by Mike Ryan and Scott Wallace. The awards coach Gary Elliott Brian Elliott (r ight). chy Port Perry Junior C MoJacks held their annual awards banquet Saturday evening at the Legion Hall. It was an evening of 'mixed emotions as all members of the team were honoured, individ- uals were presented with awards for out- standing achievement, - and coaches Gary and Brian Elliott used. the occasion to say goodbye to the MoJacks. Gary and Brian announced that after two full seasons and part of another behind the MoJacks bench, they won't be back when the Juniors take to the ice at training camp early in September. "It is very difficult for me to have to say this, I'm going to miss you guys very much," said Gary. He went on to say that the has developed some strong friendships through his association with the hockey club, and "I'm going to have to go a long way to find some better friends." Gary said the main reason behind his decision to step down is the fact he's about to become a father for (left) and assistant coach were presented by MoJack club executives Wait Sandison (left) and Carl Luke (right). PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, March u, 1904 -- 0 the first time 'and that's the ho important thing for me right now." In a show of apprec- iation and an indication of how the team felt about Brian and Gary, they received a couple of standing ovations during the evening and were presented with attractive gifts by the players. Several other individ- uals were.saying good- bye to Junior C hockey in Port Perry as well. Forwards Todd Wilbur, Glenn McKay, John Fusco and Brian Mikkelsen who have put in a lot of miles for the MoJacks, will be lost to over-age next season. Wilbur, who is team captain, outlined some of the highlights of this season just completed which included an early Junior C awards banquet 14 game undefeated streak, a thrilling over- time victory in game one of the playoffs and then elimination at the hands of the Bowman- ville Eagles. Wayne Venning acted as M.C. for the and introduced the head table and all members of the club executive. President Charlie (Turn to page 23) The Watis Family award for the most improved player went fo defenseman Rob Malcolm. Making the presentation was Clair Watts. Goaltender Ken Harman was named the best team player and received the Ballard-Carnegie trophy presented by Richard Carnegie.