To present October’s award, Troy Marchak the owner of Crown & Tower in St. Albert proudly stepped on the ice to award Leon Draisaitl the Molson Cup. Crown & Tower is seen by many St. Albert community members as the heart of the town, offering people a friendly spot for food, drink, and of course a great spot to cheer on the Oilers. With 20 years of ownership, Troy has seen his fair share of Oilers games within the walls of Crown & Tower and loves sharing wins with his loyal patrons.
Winning the Molson Cup for the month of October, Leon Draisaitl led the team with 13 points over the course of the month, registering a point in eight of the team’s first 11 games. He also finished the month top 5 in the NHL in goals, and 2nd overall in even strength goals.
With his $1000 donation on behalf of Molson Coors Canada going to HART – Humane Animal Rescue Team, Leon has chosen to support the rescue, rehabilitate and re-homing of stray and abandoned dogs.
November
Recipient: Connor McDavid
For the month of November, owner of O’Byrne’s Irish Pub, Cathal Byrne presented Connor McDavid with the Molson Cup. Established in 1998, O’Byrne’s is the quintessential Irish Pub and a cornerstone of the Whyte Ave community. Cathal has been around since it’s inception and is proud of the great menu and fun atmosphere he and his staff have been able to create in the heart of one of Edmonton’s most thriving districts.
This month’s award recipient tallied 21 points in just 11 games in November, finishing 2nd in NHL scoring during that time. He also led the NHL in points per game, and became the fourth Oiler in history to tally 1,000 career points.
With his $1000 donation on behalf of Molson Coors Canada, Connor will be donating to The Ben Stelter Foundation – making a positive difference in a children’s lives and the future of pediatric cancer.
December
Recipient: Zach Hyman
With deep Edmonton roots, The Canadian Brewhouse is the original Canadiana Sports Bar boasting locations all over the country. The newly opened Canadian ICEHouse in Edmonton’s ICE District Plaza has been a vital piece of Edmonton’s revitalized downtown and creating a true district surrounding Rogers Place. Presenting the Molson Cup for the month of March is VP of Operations, Alex Dunn. Alex has been with the company since 2012 and plays a pivotal role in the success of the operations at each location across Canada.
This month’s award recipient tied the NHL lead with 10 goals in the month, recording 13 points overall in just 12 games played. Hyman also notched 3 game-winning goals in December, and moved himself into the top 15 all-time in power play goals for the franchise.
With his $1000 donation on behalf of Molson Coors Canada, Connor will be donating to the EOCF’s Every Kid Deserves a Shot program – empowering youth and nurturing resilience through the power of hockey.