2006 - Walter Marthaler
Dear Walter,
On behalf of all the Flying Hoppers spread over the globe we would like to congratulate to your 60th birthday! May you cause trouble on the world's hockey pitches for at least the same amount of years again!
Further we would like to take the opportunity to present to you the award for the "Flying Hoppers Player of the Year 2006"! This is the first time that this award is presented. The goal is to decorate Flying Hoppers members who made an outstanding contribution to the success of this club; on and off the field. Walter, you may be surprised to hear that you have been selected to receive this award not only for your infamous social contributions throughout the year. More so, the award committee would like to honour your outstanding on-field performance in Jakarta, where we all were able to witness the importance of experience and seniority in the game of hockey. Further, your impact off the field continues to be immense: There is hardly a piece of Flying Hoppers merchandise (ties, shirts, sweaters, etc.) that has not travelled through the ports of Hong Kong. Last, but most importantly, as always, you have been an energetic and emphatic ambassador for the very causes that the Flying Hoppers stand for: friendship, hospitality and team spirit. This award shall stand for our appreciation for your endless involvement.
Thank you, Walter! And WASABI!!
