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HAMILTON, N.Y. (11/15/10) – Michelle Reese was named the recipient of the 2010-11 Silver Puck Award on Saturday evening at the annual banquet in the Hall of Presidents.

Reese becomes the 48th recipient of the award, which began back in 1960 as J. Howard Starr received the inaugural award. The Silver Puck Award is handed out by the Silver Puck Club, the fundraising arm of Colgate men's hockey and is given to a person or people whose continued support and contributions to the Colgate men's hockey program warrant special recognition and applause. It has been awarded on an annual basis since 1981.

Four Gold Pucks have been awarded over the years – the last coming back in 2000 when the 1989-90 ECAC title winner and NCAA runner-up squad was honored. Legend Gordie Howe was the recipient of the Gold Puck Award back in 1984.

"When I think of all the work that Michelle Reese does on behalf of The Silver Puck Club I can think of very few people who are more deserving of winning The Silver Puck Award," said head coach Don Vaughan. "Everything (and I mean everything) that is generated on campus that has to do with Silver Puck crosses her desk. She had unanimous support from the selection committee and a heart felt congratulations from all involved."

Reese came to the hockey program 23 years ago and has done everything from arranging travel plans for Coach Vaughan to typing hockey newsletters and sending them out. She has organized the Silver Puck Banquet each year and helps with the Terry Slater Golf Tournament each summer. She has an integral part of the behind the scenes success of the men's hockey program since being on campus.

“It means everything to me,” said Reese. “I am so honored to be this year's recipient. The puck is given to a person or group who goes above and beyond to help the hockey program, so it's a great privilege to be included in that group of recipients.“

The Silver Puck Club also honored Neil Abbott '75 and former head coach Olav Kollevoll who passed away earlier this fall.