Tim Breslin (1967-2005), who was one of the first three players signed by the franchise, passed away on Feb. 9, 2005, due to complications from appendiceal cancer, which is a malignancy of the appendix. The Addison native and Driscoll Catholic High School graduate played five seasons with the team and was a member of the 1998 Turner Cup Championship squad.
Breslin, who was one of the first three players signed by the franchise, passed away on Feb. 9, 2005, due to complications from appendiceal cancer, which is a malignancy of the appendix. The Addison native and Driscoll Catholic High School graduate played five seasons with the team and was a member of the 1998 Turner Cup Championship squad. The Breslin family was on hand to present SIFERS with the award.
“This is very well deserved. Jaime emulates what this award is about and what Tim Breslin was all about,” said Wolves General Manager Wendell Young, who was a teammate of Breslin’s on the 1998 Turner Cup championship team. “Jaime is a professional on and off the ice. He gives everything he has, whether it’s trying to kill a penalty or trying to make guys around him better. Guys like Tim and Jaime fly under the radar and don’t get recognized enough for their contributions to the team, but Jaime is a huge contributor to our team and understands what the Wolves are about. It’s nice that we have an award for guys like this to finally get the recognition they deserve.”
The 28-year-old defenseman was selected through fan voting on chicagowolves.com from a list of three candidates nominated by the Wolves coaching staff, which also included defenseman Mark Matheson and center Ryan Garbutt.
Past winners of the award include former players Matt Anderson (2010), Steve Martins (2009), Brian Sipotz (2008), Brian Fahey (2007), Kevin Doell (2006) and Tim Wedderburn (2005).
2010-11 Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship
The Chicago Wolves Hockey Team has created the Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship in loving memory of former player Tim Breslin. Breslin, who was one of the first three players signed by the franchise, passed away on Feb. 9, 2005, due to complications from appendiceal cancer. The Addison native and Driscoll Catholic High School graduate played five seasons with the Wolves and was a member of the 1998 Turner Cup Championship squad.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for the 2011-12 Tim Breslin Memorial Scholarship, please click here to download the application [PDF]. All entries must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2012. The winner will be presented the scholarship at the Chicago Wolves home game on Sun., March 25, 2012.
The 2011-12 recipient of the Tim Breslin Memorial scholarship, awarded annually to a high school student, was Mahomet, Ill., native Taylor Brady. Taylor was an honor roll member and varsity football player at Mahomet-Seymour High School. The scholarship provides one semester of college.
Previous Unsung Hero Award Winners
2010 - Matt Anderson
2009 - Steve Martins
2008 - Brian Sipotz
2007 - Brian Fahey
2006 - Kevin Doell
