Mickey Renaud Award

by Chelsea Lefler

LaSalle Vipers defenceman and former Sun County panther Austin Hall has received the Mickey Renaud Award.

Renaud was born on Oct. 5, 1988 in Tecumseh Ont.  He officially joined the Spitfires in 2005-06 and in 2007 was named captain of the team.  On Feb 18, 2008 he suddenly collapsed in his home and was taken to Windsor Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Hall is a 16-year-old Vipers rookie, attends St.Annes Catholic High School.  He was born on April 8 1997. He was selected in the seventh round by Guelph in 2013 OHL Priority Draft.

“It’s a huge honor for me. Mickey was a great player, a great role model for everyone in the hockey community, especially around the Windsor area.  I watched him growing up, though he was a great player, it’s just a huge honor to get this award.

This award is presented annually and is named after Mickey Renaud a former member of the Windsor Spitfires.

The Head Coach of the Viper, Bill Bowler talked about Hall and why he won this award.

“Obviously that’s why Austin is playing at our level, his ability on the ice, everyone can see, but it’s the attributes and the character of the young man I think are real special,” said Bowler.  “That’s one of the key reasons he is playing for our team at a young age.  He is a leader, his practice habits and he’s so constant like Mickey was, I had the privilege of coaching Mickey Renaud as well and those characteristics he liked to see in young people as well.  Austin deserves this award as well.”