before the game on Friday night.

Genovy was the first-ever signed player and captain of the Kalamazoo Wings during their inaugural season back in 1974-75.

Genovy passed away from cancer last year.

The award was presented to Ted and Martha Parfet, who owned the K-Wings from 1974-2000 and then 2002-2006.

The team has been owned by William D. Johnston since then.

Mr. Parfet passed away in the fall of 2006, shortly after the K-Wings won their last championship.

A video tribute to the Parfets included former players and coaches including Ken Hitchcock and Mark Reeds as well as current coach Nick Bootland.

Mrs. Parfet thanked the crowd and told them that nothing meant more to her husband than the fans.Michael Ballack has admitted he regrets leaving Chelsea in 2010 as he planned on retiring at the Premier League club.

The former Germany midfielder had aspirations of ending his career in west London but Chelsea only offered him a one-year deal at the end of the 2009-10 season.

Ballack wanted a two-year contract but Chelsea's policy only allowed players over the age of 30 to sign one-year extensions.

Former Chelsea star Michael Ballack has revealed he regrets leaving the Blues in 2010

Their reluctance to give in to Ballack's demands saw the Germany legend return to Bayer Leverkusen for the final two years of his career but he has revealed he made a mistake.

Ballack, speaking on Sky Sports' Transfer Talk podcast, said: 'Carlo wanted me [to stay] but the club made a