Konopka named Mighty Ducks Man of the Year [Archive]

Jennifer

04-06-2005, 01:49 AM

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks are proud to announce that center Zenon Konopka has been named the Mighty Ducks winner of the American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the Cincinnati community and charitable organizations during the 2004-05 season.

Konopka, 24, has been a vital member of the Mighty Ducks organization both on and off the ice during the 2004-05 season. His dedication, commitment and enthusiasm for being involved in the club's community relations efforts have made a difference in the greater Cincinnati area with children, adults and families.

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Konopka is now one of 28 finalists for the 2004-05 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award, honoring the overall American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year. The league award is named after the former Hershey Bears forward and AHL All-Star who died in 1997 following a 16-month battle with leukemia.

LINK (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3142786)

Hossa

04-06-2005, 02:37 PM

Absolutely no surprise to me, as he was unbelievable in the community back in his junior days. In fact, he's still a known face in the Ottawa area, in part because of his restaurant only about 15 minutes away from the Civic Centre. Well deserved I'm sure.


	HFBoards > NHL Western Conference > Pacific Division > Anaheim Ducks > Konopka named Mighty Ducks Man of the Year PDA Konopka named Mighty Ducks Man of the Year Jennifer 04-06-2005, 01:49 AM CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks are proud to announce that center Zenon Konopka has been named the Mighty Ducks winner of the American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the Cincinnati community and charitable organizations during the 2004-05 season. Konopka, 24, has been a vital member of the Mighty Ducks organization both on and off the ice during the 2004-05 season. His dedication, commitment and enthusiasm for being involved in the club's community relations efforts have made a difference in the greater Cincinnati area with children, adults and families. ... Konopka is now one of 28 finalists for the 2004-05 Yanick Dupre Memorial Award, honoring the overall American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year. The league award is named after the former Hershey Bears forward and AHL All-Star who died in 1997 following a 16-month battle with leukemia. LINK (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3142786) Fighter 04-06-2005, 02:20 PM Very well deserved, I voted for him in the Cincy site :yo: Hossa 04-06-2005, 02:37 PM Absolutely no surprise to me, as he was unbelievable in the community back in his junior days. In fact, he's still a known face in the Ottawa area, in part because of his restaurant only about 15 minutes away from the Civic Centre. Well deserved I'm sure.