Soo Greyhounds president and governor Tim Lukenda was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the David Branch Leader of the Year Award on Friday morning, presented at the OHL’s annual meeting of its board of governors at the JW Marriott Resort in the Muskoka Lakes. Article content

Formerly known as the OHL Executive of the Year Award, the honour has not been presented since Mike Vellucci of the Plymouth Whalers won it following the 2012-13 season. The re-introduced award will be given each year to an OHL executive who exemplifies leadership, work ethic, commitment, and dedication. Article content Article content

The honour was established in recognition of former commissioner David Branch, who spent 45 years working in the league’s front office and retired last summer after first

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