TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League proudly named Colin Brazel as the 2025 recipient of the J. Norman Sharp Under-18 ‘AA’ Scholarship Award at the annual GTHL Awards Gala presented by Nothers The Award Store, held June 12 at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Established in 2005, the J. Norman Sharp U18 ‘AA’ Scholarship Award honours a player who exemplifies academic achievement and excellence in hockey. The $2,000 one-time post-secondary scholarship, provided by the GTHL, supports the ongoing education of a student-athlete who demonstrates dedication on and off the ice.
Brazel has been a standout within the League for the past eight seasons, most recently skating with the U18 ‘AA’ Toronto Eagles. Known for his strong academic record, Brazel has maintained honour roll status throughout all four years of high school.
A multi-sport athlete, Brazel’s commitment to athletic excellence extends beyond the rink. In addition to hockey, he has played Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse and represented his school on the Varsity Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer teams — showcasing versatility and drive that set him apart.
With plans to study Kinesiology, Brazel is focused on a future that combines his love of sport with his academic passion.
Presenting the award was Cheryl Seaward, Director of Partnerships for Esso, who also provided each award winner with a $250 Esso gift card to help fuel their next chapter.
The scholarship’s namesake, J. Norman Sharp, served as President of the Toronto Hockey League (now the GTHL) from 1954 to 1956. Sharp joined the THL Board of Directors as the College Representative in 1940 and continued on the Board as a Director until he became Third Vice President in 1950, where he served two years before being elected to First Vice President in 1952. After his term as President, Sharp served three years as Treasurer. His decades of service helped shape the League’s structure and growth, and his legacy lives on through this award, which celebrates student-athletes who lead by example.
The GTHL congratulates Colin Brazel once again on the 2025 J. Norman Sharp U18 ‘AA’ Scholarship Award recognition.
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