The Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM) and the MJHL are pleased to announce the 2016 IBAM-MJHL Scholarship is awarded to forward Daniel Taillefer of the Steinbach Pistons.
A cheque for $2,000 was presented to Daniel at the 2016 IBAM President’s Dinner, Thursday April 28, 2016 at The Fairmont Winnipeg.
Daniel grew up in La Broquerie, Manitoba and started his Junior hockey career at the young age of 16. From that point he played in nearly every game over a five seasons with the Pistons, totalling 298 games played – second all-time in the MJHL. He holds countless Steinbach Pistons team records and was recently recognized by the MJHL as the recipient of the Lorne Lyndon Trophy, given to a player demonstrating tremendous hockey ability and sportsmanship.
Daniel has spent many hours volunteering and taking university courses while balancing life as a hockey player. His goal is to continue to further his education while playing hockey at the collegiate level.
He will be an outstanding addition to any CIS or NCAA program. Congratulations Daniel and all the best!
IBAM President’s Dinner Emcee, Joe Aiello, presents Dan Taillefer with a cheque for $2,000 as the recipient of the 2016 IBAM-MJHL Scholarship.