"Heart, Strength and Dedication -
A Leader, a Competitor, a Gentleman"

Dave Kraemer 2011-2012

To speak of Dave Kraemer as Cowboy of the Year, you have to add a new attribute to the description: "class". He is a class player and a class individual. He the kind of guy you can count on, on and off the ice. If he says he is going to do something, he does it, and when you send him over the boards he is going to give you everything his has.

By 'Cowboy of the Year' standards he is a rookie, having joined the club only 6 years ago, but from the moment he walked into the dressing room it was clear that he possessed the characteristics that we call "Cowboy". He the kind of guy you don't want to have to play against, but despite his gritty, larger than size effort, even his opponents can't help but to speak well of him. But it's hard to imagine his opponents are any where else but on the ice. Dave is a pretty difficult guy not to like. He is respectful, and true gentleman and possesses a heart of gold (with a sripe of black to make it Cowboy).

Dave enters the ranks of Cowboy of the Year, leaving absolutely no doubt that he has earned it.