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The award is named after Jimmy Arnold, a 2004 graduate of Mattawan High School and an excellent 4-year defenseman who was tragically killed in Iran in 2007. This award is presented to the player who has persevered through any adverse situation on ice or off, injury, or showed tremendous amounts of courage and is available to a player at any grade level.

 

The recipient of this award is selected by all of the Head Coaches and League Commissioner.