Taylor Breen 

Taylor Breen has been apart of the FMMHA family for over 10 years. Within this time, Taylor has shown herself to be an outstanding individual both on and off ice. Within the first year at the U15 level Taylor won the Coach’s award – an award which recognizes a player who represents integrity, respect, and work ethic, attitude, and leadership. This same year Taylor also received an academic award for maintaining the highest grades on the team. 

In the 2021/2022 Taylor made the move to St. Albert where she able to play with the U18AAA Female Slash team, followed by being selected to attend the U18 Female Elite Hockey Alberta Summer Development session – which are outstanding accomplishments of a first-year female elite player.

Outside of Taylor’s hockey life, she has spent much of her time volunteering with various groups such as Snow Angel’s which include clearing off senior’s driveways and Wood Buffalo Royals, a program that promotes hockey as a means of providing an enjoyable and rewarding learning experience for all players regardless of their abilities. 

“Some of the things Taylor brings to her team are a positive attitude – always smiling, even when the pressure is on her. She leads by example. No-one can outwork her. She has excellent grades and understands how to balance her multi-sport lifestyle and her schooling to be successful in all aspects of her life. She is a respectful young woman who sets an excellent example for the younger girls in our organization.” – Coach Dan Hodgson

Taylor will be attending MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta while earning a degree in Bachelor of Science with hopes of becoming a pharmacist in the future.

Atilla Ceylan
Atilla Ceylan has been involved with FMMHA for over 13 years with 4 of those years being a part of the
Junior Oil Barons family. Atilla is known for his hard work and determination not just on the ice but
academically as well. He takes pride in giving back to the community and has been involved in helping
coach and mentor athletes within the inclusive royals’ division in which he plans on continuing to do in
the future.
“Atilla’s leadership abilities are best in class. This young man was definitely worthy of
wearing a letter this season. He is a quiet leader, but always puts his best foot forward,
and leads by example. He understands the importance of carrying yourself with integrity,
and this season he showed the younger players how an Elite athlete should work toward
their goals both on and off the ice. As he has always shown to be a good teammate and
friend as he got along with everybody.” – Coach Dan Hodgson
Atilla Ceylan has just graduated and has planned to attend The University of Alberta to pursue a
career as an engineer.

Braydon Barter 

Braydon and his family moved to Fort McMurray from Newfoundland in his first year of U13 and has played with our association for the last five years of his minor hockey career. Braydon never began to play hockey until he was in his second year of U11, and despite being behind other players, He never gave up. He was at every practice and every game, and he always worked as hard as possible to be a great team player.

"When I first met Braydon, he was a shy and quiet young man who didn't say a whole lot and just played the game, with quiet celebrations toward his own accomplishments and a little bit louder ones for his teammates. This is what really opened my eyes about him. Here was this young man who was learning the game of hockey like the rest of his teammates but felt the need to make sure that those around him, and a lot of them were strangers, I might add, were put before himself just a little bit. He soon became someone that the kids looked up to." ~ Coach Chris Cleary

He is the hockey player that shows up to every game and plays no matter what the day has brought him. He's quiet but respectful and encouraging. He was seen as the player on that line that brought that line together. He is the glue!  He loves just playing the game, loves being with his friends and coaches, and gives it 100% every time he is out on the ice!

Braydon's plan is to study Nursing at Keyano College.

Alex Kenny

Alex has spent his life playing and loving hockey, starting with FMMHA way back in U7.   Alex always played defense, which shows his personality on and off the ice. Alex is always protecting those close to him, helping those in front of him. A true team player who is respectful to coaches and teammates works to his full ability and prides himself on hard work and determination.

"He started out as a clumsy big defenseman who always listened well to his coaches. He developed quickly into one of the top reliable players for the U18 AA Barons. Alex would always show up with a smile on his face and an eagerness to work hard. Being a team player is his biggest asset with a "pass first" attitude, never pointing blame on others when things were not going as planned. Off the ice, an even better team player, always a guy to entertain the group or find a way to help when or wherever needed. Alex or "Kenny," as his teammates call him, was always a favorite for a roommate on the road. His fun, outgoing attitude is contagious and brings a smile to everyone's face." ~ Coach Keith Breen

Alex has one more year left with minor hockey and then plans to study a trade.   He has a goal to continue to play hockey throughout his college training, if not for anything other than maintaining friendships and a healthy lifestyle.

Our first ever recipients are Brianna Burke, Jimmy MacDonald pictured here with President Travis Galenzoski and Vice President of Admin Jody Seymour.

The 3rd winner was Lindsay Janes who could not be here due to her attendance at the Arctic Winter Games tryouts but she sent sincere thanks to all for supporting her development.