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The Kill Bill Kid Award

The Kill Bill Kid Award is presented annually at the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament to the player who suffers the most significant injury during the event. Whether it’s an unfortunate collision, an unlucky fall, or just sheer bad luck, this dubious distinction recognizes those who leave the tournament with bruises, battle scars, and a story to tell.

Named in reference to Kevin Smith’s film Tusk, the award nods to the infamous “Kill Bill Kid”, an internet celebrity within the movie who became known for accidentally severing his own leg with a katana sword. While no VASHL player has lost a limb (yet), the tournament has produced its fair share of painful moments, making this award a gruesome but legendary staple of VASHL tradition.

Past Winners

YEAR PLAYER TEAM
2025 Michael McCutcheon View Askew Vulgarians
2024 Jordan Tolton Salsa Sharks
2023 Justin Gash Yoga Hosers
2022 Tyler Knapp Yoga Hosers
2019 Nick Kirkpatrick Monroeville Zombies
2018 Trevor Graf View Askew Vulgarians / Four Color Demons
2017 Jeff Mader Moose Jaws
2016 Stirling Bennett LA Mings
2015 Amy Cox Douglass View Askew Girls (V.A.G.)
2014 Gillian Frederick Eden Prairie Mallrats
2013 Jeff Mader Eden Prairie Mallrats

The Kill Bill Kid Injury Award