The Count Draxler Award
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The Count Draxler Award

(aka: The Draxler)

The trophy is awarded to the player that best displays "Behavior Above and Beyond"

Named after Norbert Draxler, whom we made a "Count" after he got a tattoo of a maple leaf in an effort to persuade Canadian immigration officials during the 1997 Bangkok Tournament. Also in Bangkok he had clearly not been briefed on what a "katoy" was. 

Below is the honour roll of those from Beijing Hockey who made touring more than worth the price of airfare. They are always welcome back!

The Count Draxler Award

1997 - Bangkok - Norbert Draxler (Ger)
Myth, man, legend: stated 'what are you, girl or boy...'

1998 - Bangkok - George Zarifi (Grk)
 Confusion in a bar. Drinks blamed

1998 - Ulaan Baatar - Andrew Hjelmeland (USA) 
Italian Lesbian in Mongolia!?!

1999 - Manila - Tomi Niskakoski (Fin): 
For finding Hollywood...

1999 - Dubai - Tomi Niskakoski (Fin): 
Don't get locked in the bar!

2007 - Ulaan Baatar - Tom McCabe (Can)
Girl... revolving door...