Organization of the Year, Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year
JOHNSTOWN & SEWICKLEY, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/hockey?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#hockeylt;/agt;–Esmark, Inc. congratulates the Johnstown Tomahawks hockey team for
receiving three of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) 2018-19
season awards.
“The entire Tomahawks organization and family should be proud of these
well-deserved recognitions,” said James P. Bouchard, Chairman of Esmark,
Inc. and Chairman & Majority Owner of Johnstown Sports Partners, LLC.
“Hard work certainly pays off, and to receive this type of recognition
from the NAHL is an honor you should cherish. Congratulations!”
NAHL Executive of the Year: Johnstown Tomahawks President Rick
Bouchard, who is a member of the NAHL’s executive committee, helped the
Tomahawks achieve record-breaking success on and off the ice this
season. In addition to its on-ice success, the team had a solid season
at the box office, averaging more than 2,000 fans per game this season.
“The Tomahawks have played a critical role in helping to rebuild the
Johnstown community, and Rick was instrumental in building the Tomahawk
organization from the very first day on the job,” James Bouchard
continued. “A former college basketball star, his experience in
athletics, teamwork and leadership prepared him for this role, and his
results – while impressive – are no surprise.”
Rick Bouchard played basketball at the University of North Dakota and
continues to rank as one of the leaders in all-time assists.
NAHL Coach of the Year: Johnstown Tomahawks Head Coach Mike
Letizia led the Tomahawks to a franchise record and NAHL-best 47 wins
during the 2018-19 regular season. The Tomahawks won the 2018-19 regular
season title and East Division with 47 wins and 98 points.
NAHL 2018-19 Organization of the Year: In addition to a winning
season, the team had a 25-game home winning streak, a 17-game overall
winning streak, and were 6th in league attendance. Off the ice, the
Tomahawks remain committed to helping improve the Greater Johnstown
community through the Johnstown Tomahawks Foundation and community
events, which include involvement with Special Olympics, Anti-Bullying
Campaigns, Boys and Girls Club, and various parades and community
appearances.
Esmark, Inc. is actively engaged in its communities and in youth
athletics. The company represents more than 2,000 student athletes
including those affiliated with Johnstown Tomahawks, Esmark Stars,
Esmark All-Americans, Quaker Valley Hockey, FC Pittsburgh and Esmark
Youth Development.
In 2018, Esmark commemorated the Humboldt Broncos NAHL team bus accident
by creating a decal memorializing everyone impacted by the horrific
event, covering all costs of creation, production and shipping. Nearly
75,000 decals were mailed out to teams and individuals from 42 U.S.
states and Canadian provinces.
Esmark has donated over $3 million to children’s charities and programs
in Western Pennsylvania.
About Esmark, Inc.
Esmark, Inc. is a diversified, privately-held family company with a
portfolio of industrial companies with strong roots in the steel
industry. Over the years, Esmark has diversified its interests and
operations into a number of businesses engaged in the industrial and
commodity sectors. Esmark (a former publicly traded company on NASDAQ:
ESMK) has focused on several key industries including steel services,
oil and gas exploration, aviation, real estate, professional services,
technology and youth sports development. The company is also an active
corporate citizen in the communities it serves, having committed more
than $5 million in philanthropic support of a wide range of
humanitarian, education, family wellness and youth sports programs in
Pennsylvania, Illinois and internationally. www.esmark.com
Contacts
Katie Regan
Director of Communications
Esmark, Inc.
[email protected]
(708)
898-5550
