The 3rd Annual Tyler Putnam Youth Hockey Awards
is scheduled for Saturday March 12, 2016 at the Whitter House in Rochester, NY. Last year’s award ceremony hosted over 200 of Rochester NY’s who’s who in youth hockey and celebrated over 20 award winners from 20 different hockey programs in the greater Rochester, NY area and Syracuse, NY. This formal ceremony has celebrity speakers, beautiful, custom awards, a fantastic, complimentary dinner and is recognized by local TV, multiple hockey magazines and other media sources. This year’s event will honor upward of 25 players and host a record breaking 300+ people! It is truly a great experience for all involved but most importantly, the Tyler Putnam Awards has raised thousands of dollars for local charities!
Tyler Putnam’s Story
Tyler Putnam’s dream was to play for his High School Hockey team, The Irondequoit Eagles, Junior Hockey, Division I Hockey and ultimately Professional Hockey. Tyler was able to realize two of those dreams, having played for The Irondequoit Eagles as an eighth and ninth grader and then with the Maksymum Junior team here in Rochester, NY. At the conclusion of his first Junior season, Tyler was well on his way of realizing his next dream as he was offered roster spots on five Junior A teams from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego, California.
In July of 2011, Tyler’s hockey dreams ended tragically when he died of an illness called “meningococcemia”, which is an infection that affects the bloodstream. Tyler Putnam was known for his high energy, incredible work ethic, and desire to achieve his goals. Tyler has been memorialized with a banner hanging above the ice at a local hockey arena as well as by a memorial helmet sticker that dawns the symbol of a hard hat – a symbol of Tyler’s hard work and dedication to the game that he loved.
The NewEdge Hockey Training Company awards a Tyler Putnam Award to one player from each of the following organizations and programs who exemplifies hard work, commitment, and dedication to the game of hockey.
Aquinas High School Hockey Program
Brighton High School Hockey Program
Brockport High School Hockey Program
Canandaigua Youth Hockey
Churchville Chili High School Hockey Program
Edge Girls Hockey Program
Gates Chili High School Hockey Program
Greece Athena High School Hockey Program
Greece Olympia/Arcadia High School Hockey Program
Hilton High School Hockey Program
Irondequoit High School Hockey Program
McQuaid High School Hockey Program
Monroe County Youth Hockey
Penfield High School Hockey Program
Perinton Youth Hockey / Rochester Monarchs
Pittsford High School Hockey Program
Rochester Grizzlies Youth Hockey
Rochester Youth Hockey / Rochester Alliance
Spencerport High School Hockey Program
Syracuse Nationals / Blazers
Tri-County Youth Hockey
Webster Schroeder High School Hockey Program
Webster Thomas High School Hockey Program
NEW AWARD CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2015-2016 CEREMONY
COACH OF THE YEAR: recognizing an exceptional, dedicated, hockey coach who has had a positive, lasting impact on his/her players, parents of his/her players and organization/program they represent.
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: recognizing a hockey organization/program that has met or exceeded the customers expectations and delivers a great value for the hockey customer’s dollar.
HOCKEY ARENA OF THE YEAR: recognizing a local hockey arena, it’s owners and staff for not only providing a safe, clean arena for hockey players but for offering additional amenities and resources for their customers.
*the 3 new awards are determined by the hockey community through a public nomination survey and voting process.
Each recipient will receive a top of the line , custom, commemorative plaque and will be honored on the NewEdge Hockey website, the Tyler Putnam Foundation website, in the WNY Hockey Report magazine, and in NY Hockey Online.
Coaches from the various hockey organizations are responsible for nominating a player to their board of directors and/or athletic directors for the award. The youth hockey organization’s board of directors or high school hockey program’s coaches and/or athletic directors are responsible for selecting their Tyler Putnam Award winner and submitting him/her to NewEdge Hockey.
Winners will be awarded a beautiful plaque with a gold hard hat that symbolizes Tyler’s “hard work” and dedication to the game he loved.
These unique and gorgeous awards are designed by Lamont Awards & Apparel in Spencerport, NY. Visit Website Here
PREMIER SPONSOR of the Tyler Putnam Awards.
Rochester Clinical Research was founded in 1994 to provide residents of the Greater Rochester Area with access to clinical research studies, and to advance new medical treatments that improve our quality of life.
Their commitment is to provide efficient, friendly and caring service. They have conducted more than 600 clinical trials, involving more than 10,000 study volunteers.
Visit the RCR Website Here
The first Josh Opladen Goaltender Award was presented during the 2014-2015 Tyler Putnam Awards ceremony and will be a permanent award given to 1 goaltender from the above list of participating hockey programs.
Josh Opladen was an exceptional talent and accomplished young goaltender from the Rochester, NY area. Sadly, in June of 2012 we lost Josh. Josh and Tyler were occasional teammates and became close friends through a sport they loved.
2015-2016 Sponsorship Opportunities will be available soon!
If you would like information about becoming a sponsor of
The Tyler Putnam Youth Hockey Awards, please send an email to
Rob Sedia at: [email protected]
or John Warda at [email protected]
This is the 2014-2015 Program
This incredible charity based awards program could not take place without the generous sponsors, donators, and volunteers.
The Tyler Putnam Youth Hockey Awards Committee
Rob Sedia / Chairman & Founder of the Tyler Putnam Awards
Lindsay Putnam / President of the Tyler Putnam Awards & Tyler Putnam Foundation
John Warda / Vice President of the Tyler Putnam Awards & Tyler Putnam Foundation
Derrick Mulley / Treasurer of the Tyler Putnam Awards & Tyler Putnam Foundation
Shannon Putnam / Board Member of Tyler Putnam Foundation & Tyler Putnam Foundation
Mike Mazzara / General Board Member, Tyler Putnam Foundation & Tyler Putnam Foundation
The 2014-2015 Tyler Putnam Youth Hockey Award Winners
If you would like more information about this event, would like to attend, and/or would like to become a sponsor, please contact John Warda at: [email protected]
