Actually, they named it after one of THEIR coaches. Vic Heyliger coached at the USAFA in the mid 60s
--- On Sun, 4/5/09, Bob Griebel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> From: Bob Griebel <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: USAFA Hockey Awards Banquet
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 7:24 PM
> [log in to unmask] wrote:
> > The USAFA Hockey Banquet was held in Colorado Springs
> earlier today.
> > Top seven awards John Matchefts Award (fourth
> classman of the year) (selected by teammates)
> > Vic Heyliger Award (dedication, character,
> leadership, work ethic)
> >
>
>
> Where else could you find a school that names its awards
> for heroes of the last school it beat?
>
> Bob Griebel