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FINAL FACE-OFF 2022

Kent Morgan has once again graciously provided the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame with a list of the hockey folks we lost in 2022. Please find the article HERE...

BOB CHRYSTAL April 3, 1930 - January 27, 2023

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame was saddened to learn of the passing of Honoured Member Bob Chrystal. After his junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the MJHL, Bob turned pro with the...

DAVE RICHARDSON - December 11, 1940 - December 27, 2022

DAVID GEORGE RICHARDSON December 11, 1940 - December 27, 2022 Maybe you've heard of David George Richardson. Very few of you saw David as a young boy playing hockey - endlessly, in borrowed...

BOB HOLLIDAY June 28/1942 - December 28, 2022

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Honoured Member Bob 'Doc' Holliday has passed away after a long bout with cancer. Bob started his reporting career at The Lance. He'd...

AB McDONALD ARENA

Spearheaded by Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame President Don Kuryk, the St. James Civic Centre was recently re-named the Ab McDonald Arena, recognizing one of Manitoba's great ambassadors for the...

JACKIE McLEOD April 30, 1930 - December 8, 2022

MCLEOD, Robert John April 30, 1930 December 8, 2022 Robert John McLeod passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8 at the age of 92 at St. Paul's hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Robert...

KEN STEPHANSON November 13, 1941 - December 1, 2022

KEN STEPHANSON November 13, 1941 - December 1, 2022 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Stephanson, beloved husband of Gerry in Gimli, Manitoba. A memorial service will be...

ROD LINDQUIST May 20, 1948 - November 27, 2022

RODNEY SCOTT LINDQUIST May 20, 1948 - November 27, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and "papa", Rod Lindquist, at the age of 74. He...

JOHN SHANSKI May 30, 1941 - November 2, 2022

In the 11th hour of the second day, in the 11th month of the year 2022, John David Shanski departed with love and courage on a wondrous journey. He leaves behind his adored and loving family, "My...

DON KURYK STEPPING DOWN AS PRESIDENT OF MANITOBA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME

After a 9-year run as President of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame, Don Kuryk will be stepping down as President as of December 31, 2022. During his tenure as the MBHHF lead starting in 2014,...

CHLOW SNAITH - R. A. 'SAM' FABRO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Chloe Snaith is the R. A. 'Sam' Fabro Scholarship recipient from the University of Manitoba Bison Women's hockey team. She is a 4 year Bison who this year takes on the additional duties of...

1920 WINNIPEG FALCONS HONOURED WITH PLAQUE

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame was proud to be part of the 1920 Winnipeg Falcons Historic Sites & Monuments Board of Canada plaque installation at the First Lutheran Church on November 14,...

Colton Veloso; 2022 recipient of the R.A "Sam" Fabro Scholarship

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Bison hockey forward Colton Veloso is the 2022 recipient of the R.A "Sam" Fabro Legacy Scholarship. Colton is a consummate teammate...

JOE CROZIER February 2, 1919 - October 11, 2022

Joe "The Crow" Crozier, entered into rest on October 11, 2022 at age 93. Beloved husband of 48 years to Veronica "Bonnie" (nee Sheehan) Crozier; devoted father Shayne (Marianne) Crozier, Erin...

GLADWYN SCOTT JANUARY 28, 1932 - AUGUST 25, 2022

Gladwyn Lyle Scott passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 25, 2022, at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marguerite and their four children,...

2022 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Gala Dinner Ticket Information

Please join us on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at CanadInns Polo Park for the formal induction of the Class of 2022 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees. Registration for the event will begin on...

2022 SAMI JO SMALL AWARD RECIPIENT - KELSEY FORREST

The 2022 Sami Jo Small Award recipient is Kelsey Forrest of Ecole Secondaire Oak Park High School. Kelsey currently holds a 95% academic average while participating in volleyball, as well as Fort...

2022 Ed Sweeney Award

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is pleased to award the 2022 Ed Sweeney Award to Geoff Kirbyson for Broken Ribs & Popcorn, 'How the Winnipeg Jets became the best team in the NHL's most...

2022 MANITOBA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME CLASS

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is proud to induct the 2022 Class of Honourees. Six Players, One Builder, One Media, One Official, Two Teams and a Veteran Selection will enter the Hall this...

WINNIPEG FALCONS DESIGNATED WITH COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS PLAQUE

The 1920 Winnipeg Falcons story was recently honoured with a Commemorative Events plaque by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada at a special ceremony held in the Manitoba Sports Hall...

Bud McCormick

Bud McCormick, founding father of the Winnipeg Clubs Oldtimers Hockey Club has passed away. Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame writer Ty Dilello has written a look at Bud's life. Read here....

ST. ADOLPHE WINS HOCKEY HERITAGE COMMUNITY AWARD

The 2021 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Hockey Heritage Community Award recipient has been announced, and it's the St. Adolphe Community Club. Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame President Don Kuryk drove...

MAX LABOVITCH ICE HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIP

The vision of The Max Labovitch Ice Hockey Scholarship is to assist those in need and allow them to be able to enjoy, participate and learn about the great sport of hockey. This annual...

LARRY EVANS August 4, 1943 - February 18, 2022

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is saddened to hear of the passing of Larry Evans of Neepawa, MB. Larry was a rural Associate Director for the MBHHF for many years. Our condolences to his...

Bibliography on Manitoba Hockey

Venerable Winnipeg columnist T. Kent Morgan has put together a comprehensive listing of books, articles, film and song on Manitoba hockey. You can find the list here....

A Confluence of Destinies: The Saga of the Winnipeg Falcons’ 1920 Olympic Gold Medal Victory in Ice Hockey

Author David Grebstad has released, A Confluence of Destinies: The Saga of the Winnipeg Falcons' 1920 Olympic Gold Medal Victory in Ice Hockey. Hockey is cultural bedrock in Canada. So culturally...

125 YEARS AGO, WINNIPEG DEFENDS THE STANLEY CUP!

125 years ago, on December 30, 1896 the Winnipeg Victorias hosted the Montreal Victorias in a Stanley Cup challenge match at Winnipeg's McIntyre Rink on Albert Street. The Montreal club and its...

FINAL FACE-OFF 2021

During 2021, the hockey community lost many Manitobans, and many with a connection to the sport of hockey in our province. Also included are earlier deaths not mentioned in The Final Face-Off in...

THANK YOU TRUE NORTH!

Like most non-profit organizations, the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame has worked within our means to survive the Covid pandemic. Our Induction dinner is our main fundraiser and key to our...

JOHN GORDON "Gordie" KERR 5/8/1923 - 9/22/2021

John Gordon "Gordie" Kerr May 8, 1923 - September 22, 2021 John Gordon "Gordie" Kerr aka "Papa Rock" was a jokester at heart and a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle...