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The Clarke-Simpson Memorial Award

The Clarke-Simpson Memorial Award, formerly known as The Darryl Clarke Memorial Award,  is awarded annually at the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey League to the player who utilized the cleverest smack talking on the court (without getting vicious).

It is named in honor of VASHL Commissioner, Darryl Clarke, known for his clever use of smack talking. The award features a glass that reminds the winner to not forget to be awesome, as Darryl Clarke is, in fact, awesome. After 5 consecutive wins for Jody Simpson, his name was added to the award, now known as the Clarke-Simpson Award.

Past Winners

YEAR PLAYER TEAM
2024 Maxx Duda Bethlehem Buddies
2023 Patty Sager Grace’s Tigers
2022 Jody Simpson Salsa Sharks
2019 Jody Simpson Salsa Sharks
2018 Jody Simpson Salsa Sharks
2017 Jody Simpson Salsa Sharks
2016 Jody Simpson and James McCutcheon Salsa Sharks and View Askew Vulgarians
2015 Candace Nelson Miller View Askew Girls (V.A.G.)
2014 Gerry McRae Eden Prairie Mallrats

Darryl Clarke Memorial Award