The MRYHA Memorial scholarship is granted in memory of former MRYHA/Flames players and/or volunteers that exemplify a strong community involvement and positive influence throughout their life.

As you know, MRYHA was formed over 50 years ago.  With any group/organization/family that exists for that length of time, you cannot escape the untimely loss of one of its members. MRYHA has chosen to honor our lost members with a memorial scholarship.  Over the years the number of recipients, criteria, and even the name has changed.  The essence of the scholarship, however, has not. 

The MRYHA Memorial Scholarship is currently awarded to one or more graduating seniors who, at one time or another, participated in MRYHA and upholds the qualities and community service of those it is named after. 

History of the Scholarship
The Marc Boulanger Scholarship was first awarded in late 1989 and awarded annually until 1994. 

The Kevin Charbonneau Scholarship was first awarded in 1992 and awarded annually until 1997. 

The Eric Richardson Scholarship was first awarded in 1995 and awarded annually until 1997.   

In 1997, the Board of Directors voted to combine all three and rename them to the MRYHA Memorial Scholarship in memory of Marc, Kevin, and Eric.  At that time they also added Danny Richards and Jack Villemure to the list of names this scholarship is in honor of.

On Monday, July 7th 2014 the Board of Directors unanimously voted in favor of adding Luke Capistran to the MRYHA Memorial Scholarship.  

Honorees

Each of these individuals were dedicated and passionate hockey enthusiast and MRYHA family members. 

• Marc Boulanger who, at the age of 15, died in an ATV accident in 1988.   
• Danny Richards who, at the age of 16, died in a motor vehicle accident in 1989. 
• Kevin Charbonneau who, at the age of 15, died of heart failure after he was hit in the chest by a puck in the championship game of the MRYHA Bantam House League in 1991.  
• Eric Richardson who, at the age of 24, died in a motorcycle accident in 1995. 
• Jack Villemure, who coached in the program and passed away unexpectedly in 1997.
• Luke Capistran who, at the age of 16, died after a courageous battle with Brain Cancer in 2011. 

Respectfully,

MRYHA Board