2023 Q2 Minor Hockey

Danny Cammack Memorial Award Recipient:

Liam Smiley

Published June 28, 2023

This award was created in memory of Danny Cammack.

Danny Cammack had many of the passions of a typical 13-year-old, but none was greater than hockey. What Danny lacked in size, he more than made up for with smooth powerful strides, soft hands and an uncanny puck sense.

Danny Cammack

Danny Cammack

As much as he loved the game, he loved the camaraderie that came with being a member of a hockey team. Perhaps this is why he was such a good team player. Dan loved to win but it was not the “Be all, end all”. He always kept things in perspective. Doing his best and having fun on the ice was what Danny was all about!

Since 2004, this Tucker Hockey Award has been issued quarterly each year to worthy program participants.

Coach Rex selected Liam Smiley as the 2023 Q2 Minor Hockey – Danny Cammack Memorial Award Recipient. Congratulations Liam!

Liam with Tucker Hockey Head Coaches Chad and Bobby.

About Liam:

  • Tell us a little about yourself. 

 I am 9 years and I love playing hockey.

  • What do you like about the sport of hockey?

I like hockey because I get to meet new friends and scoring goals

  • When and how did you initially get involved with Tucker Hockey?

We found Tucker Hockey when Liam was 7 years old and wanted to get stronger and faster. We have been with Tucker ever since.

  • What has been the most enjoyable part of the Tucker Hockey experience for you? 

Liam loves the coaches and even though they push him hard he always loves the experience and always wants to go back.

  • How has hockey influenced or positively affected your life?

Liam became more confident and learned a lot of social skills working with the other kids and learned to love the training to get better at games.

Editor’s Note:

Liam has been a loyal participant in our Tucker Hockey programs from the early age of 7. He has been a very dedicated player over the past 2 – 3 years. Liam has shown steady improvements in his hockey fundamentals & understanding of the game – participating mainly in our Semi Private & 3 on 3 programs.

Liam keep enjoying the game, working hard and good things will happen for you! See you on the ice this Summer! 

Best wishes 

~Coach Rex 

PS: Friendly reminder – Keep your head up, knees bent & stick on the ice!

Hockey & smiles – Master Smiley! 😁