KINGSTON, Ont. (January 19, 2018) - Queen's Gaels men's hockey Darcy Greenaway (Wilton, Ont.) was honoured as this year's recipient of the Murray Douglas scholarship on Friday evening prior to the Gaels 4-3 victory over the visiting Nipissing Lakers.

This marks the first year that Greenaway has been honoured as the recipient after goaltender Kevin Bailie had been recognized for three consecutive years.

Murray Douglas, B.Comm. 1972, and Donna Douglas, Arts 1973, established the award to recognize the academic and athletic excellence of a varsity hockey player at Queen's University. Murray played varsity hockey for the Gaels from 1968 to 1972 and continues to be one of the Gaels most active alumni, making significant contributions to the program year after year.

His continued interest in Queen's Hockey stems not only from his playing days, but largely due to the work of Dave Descent, the former Gael Force president, who acted as the varsity hockey manager during Murray's days at Queen's.

The award is designed to recognize excellence in both athletics and academics, as well to recognize an individual who leads by example and is looked up to by his teammates.

Past Recipients:
 
Year        Player
2017-18    Darcy Greenaway
2016-17    Kevin Bailie
2015-16    Kevin Bailie
2014-15    Kevin Bailie
2013-14    Jordan Soquila
2012-13    Rob Stellick
2011-12    Jonathon Lawrance
2010-11    Jonathon Lawrance
2009-10    Jonathon Lawrance
2008-09    Jonathon Lawrance
2007-08    Jeff Ovens
2006-07    Sam Colizza
2005-06    Jeff Ovens
2004-05    Tyson Plesuk
2003-04    Jay Gosselin