Udviklingsprisen, Ildsjæleprisen og “Bare fordi” prisen 2025

Tre priser uddelt af DHU

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Udviklingsprisen 2025
I forbindelse med ungdommens DM i halhockey, var modtager af udviklingsprisen 2025, Rasmus Andersen til stede, og udviklingsudvalgets forperson Peter Kristensen og udvalgsmedlem Bettina Eriksen, havde den store fornøjelse at kunne uddele prisen i Rasmus’ rette element, – som dommer og inden han skulle dømme finalekampen i U16.

-” Han bidrager til dommerarbejdet i dansk hockey og han er et forbillede for andre unge hockeyspillere der gerne vil dømme” – var nogle af kommentarerne til motivationen.
Dansk Hockey Union ønsker et stort og velfortjent tillykke til Rasmus Andersen og vi glæder os alle til at følge ham på sin videre vej og udvikling indenfor dommerverdene.
Ildsjæleprisen 2025
Udover udviklingsprisen har udviklingsudvalget også mulighed for at uddele Ildsjæleprisen.
I år tilfaldt den Morten Reynhard fra Københavns Hockeyklub – gennem tiden en ildsjæl for det lidt usete men store politiske arbejde for ordentlige forhold i en lille sportsgren – en viden han også gerne har stillet til rådighed for flere af landets andre klubber
En stor men ofte usynlig indsats for udviklingen af hockey i Danmark.
Prisen blev uddelt på årets repræsentantskabsmøde i søndags, og formand for KH Tobias Mourier modtog den på vegne af Morten.
Dansk Hockey Union ønsker stort tillykke og tak for indsatsen til Morten Reynhard.
“Bare fordi” prisen 2025
Turneringsudvalget (TU) er det første udvalg, der har gjort brug af denne pris. En pris som kan tildeles hvis et udvalg under DHU gerne vil hylde en ekstraordinær indsats.
Fra flere klubber har TU modtaget henvendelser omhandlende Thomas Kaiser – træner fra Slagelse Hockeyklub. Hans positive tilgang til fairplay, rosende bemærkninger til alle spillere uanset klub, er nogle af de udsagn, der har lydt. Ikke bare fra de andre klubber og trænere, men også fra modstanderholdenes forældre.
Det glæder naturligvis TU, at høre om sådanne positive oplevelser ude på banerne, og vil med prisen anerkende den indsats Thomas har gjort og gør for dansk hockey i ungdomsrækkerne, både for de yngre og ældre ungdomsspillere.
Thomas modtog prisen i forbindelse med DM for ungdom 2026. Det var tydeligt på det medfølgende bifald rundt i hallen, da forperson Louise Smedegaard overrakte diplom og blomster, at Thomas var den perfekte første modtager af prisen.
Dansk Hockey Union ønsker Thomas stort tillykke.
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Development Award 2025
In connection with the Danish Youth Indoor Hockey Championships, the recipient of the 2025 Development Award, Rasmus Andersen, was present. The Chair of the Development Committee, Peter Kristensen, and committee member Bettina Eriksen had the great pleasure of presenting the award to Rasmus in his natural setting – as a referee, just before officiating the U16 final match.
“He contributes significantly to refereeing in Danish hockey and serves as a role model for other young players who wish to become referees,” were among the remarks in the motivation.
The Danish Hockey Union extends its warmest and well-deserved congratulations to Rasmus Andersen, and we all look forward to following his continued journey and development within the world of officiating.

Ildsjæleprisen 2025
In addition to the Development Award, the Development Committee also has the opportunity to present the Ildsjæleprisen (Dedication Award/Volunteer of the Year Award).
This year, the award was presented to Morten Reynhard from Copenhagen Hockey Club – a long-standing driving force behind the often unseen but significant political work for ensuring proper conditions in a small sport. He has also generously shared his knowledge with several other clubs across the country. His contribution represents a major, though often invisible, effort towards the development of hockey in Denmark.
The award was presented at this year’s General Assembly on Sunday, where KH Chair Tobias Mourier accepted it on behalf of Morten.
The Danish Hockey Union extends its sincere congratulations and thanks to Morten Reynhard for his dedicated efforts.

“Just Because” Award 2025
The Competition Committee (TU) is the first committee to make use of this award – a prize that can be given when a DHU committee wishes to recognise an extraordinary effort.
The TU has received several nominations from clubs regarding Thomas Kaiser, a coach from Slagelse Hockey Club. His positive approach to fair play and his encouraging remarks to all players, regardless of club, are among the qualities highlighted – not only by other clubs and coaches, but also by parents of opposing teams. Naturally, TU is very pleased to hear about such positive experiences on the field and wishes to recognise Thomas’s contribution to Danish youth hockey, across both younger and older age groups.
Thomas received the award during the 2026 Danish Youth Championships. The applause throughout the hall, as Chair Louise Smedegaard presented the diploma and flowers, made it clear that Thomas was the perfect first recipient of this award.
The Danish Hockey Union warmly congratulates Thomas.