News & Events

MIKE DASKI REMEMBERED

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame received the sad news that Honoured Member Mike Daski passed away on December 23, 2021 in Reichersbeuern, Germany. Mike Daski began his career as a hockey player...

LEN MORROW February 17, 1936 – December 12, 2021

LEONARD (LEN) DAVID MORROW February 17, 1936 - December 12, 2021 Len grew up in Elmwood and lived most of his life in Winnipeg. He was a manufactures agent in the office furniture field for many...

MANITOBA HOCKEY HERITAGE DAY

In 2020, the Manitoba Government proclaimed December 20th as Manitoba Hockey Heritage Day. This date acknowledges the anniversary of Western Canada's first organized hockey match played in...

UKRAINIAN NATIONAL TEAM OFFICIALS VISIT MANITOBA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME

Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame President Don Kuryk attended the Canadian Friends of Hockey in Ukraine dinner on Tuesday December 1st . Don had the opportunity to greet the Ukrainian delegation and...

KENNEDY, LYNDON ADDED TO MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Congratulations to Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame member Sheldon Kennedy on his induction to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. After winning Gold at the 1988 World Juniors and following that up...

2021 SAM FABRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The R. A. "Sam" Fabro Scholarships are awarded to a member of the University of Manitoba Men's and Women's hockey programs. The recipients are selected by the UofM coaches every November from...

Join Ty Dilello for the launch of Mosienko: The Man Who Caught Lightning in a Bottle

On Wednesday October 27, 7:00 pm CDT (Great Plains Publications) in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park. The event will also be broadcast live via YouTube. * To view the...

SID WHITE 1932 – 2021

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame mourns the loss of Sid White, Captain of the 1952/53 St. Boniface Canadiens Junior Hockey Club. Sid passed away at the Grace Hospital in the early hours of...

Teammate Tale Solved

We received an inquiry on this team photo from the family of Phenix Decosse, seated in the middle row right. They wanted to know which team this was. Our first clue was the man sitting in the...

NHL HISTORY WITH TY DILELLO

Hockey author and historian Ty Dilello has posted some great stories for us in the past on Manitoba's hockey heritage. He's had the opportunity to sit down and chat with a lot of hockey folks...

HARVEY FLEMING JULY 1/1937 - AUGUST 8/2021

Harvey Fleming, of the Northern Lights Manor Flin Flon, Manitoba, formerly Denare Beach, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully with family by his side Sunday August 8, 2021, at the age of 84 years....

GERRY VARNES

Gerry completed his earthly journey and entered the arms of the Lord. He is now at peace. He is survived by his loving wife Irene; grandson Stewart and his mother Karen (Murray); great-grandsons,...

GOT ANY HOCKEY PHOTOGAPHS, SCRAPBOOKS or PROGRAMS?

Got any Hockey Photos, Scrapbooks or Programs? Don't throw them out!! Do you have any photos that pertain to Manitoba hockey? Our Research committee are seeking photos that could be scanned and...

TED 'DUTCH' HOLLAND O9/18/1937 - 07/22/2021

Peacefully in his sleep, after a battle with leukemia and dementia, the Holland family announces that Ted "Dutch" Holland entered into eternal rest, on July 22, 2021, at the age of 83. Ted was...

ROBERT ABRAM WALES 02/13/1939 - 07/09/2021

Robert Abram Wales (aka Bob, Scotty) passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on July 9, 2021, with his son Brock and daughter Andrea by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his family:...

ALAN 'BUTCH' LEE 10/28/1929 - 7/19/21

Mr. Allan "Butch" Lee of Melita and formerly of Pierson passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Sadie (Southam) Lee; father and...

Ron Hutchinson - 10/24/1936 - 07/10/ 2021

Ron Hutchinson "Hutch" passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 84. Hutch's passion for hockey was well known. It began when he was a young boy living in Flin Flon,...

Bob 'Pinkie' Davie Story

Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame writer, Ty Dilello has put together an interesting article on the hockey life of Beausejour, Manitoba's Bob 'Pinkie Davie.Click Here to read....

2020/21 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Scholarships

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame was pleased to present the following scholarships; Sam Fabro Memorial Scholarship - $1500 2020/2021 Recipients: Women: Madison Cole University of Manitoba Bisons...

JIM JOHNSON - NOVEMBER 7, 1942 - MAY 4, 2021

It is with great sadness the family of Jim Johnson announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marlys, and his children, Shellie (Jim)...

1956 WINNIPEG WARRIORS WIN EDINBURGH TROPHY

The Western Hockey League expansion Winnipeg Warriors capped their Cinderella season by winning the 1956 Edinburgh Trophy as Canada's top minor-professional hockey team. Billy Mosienko tallied...

2020 MANITOBA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME COMMUNITY AWARD

Crystal Leach accepts a $10,000 Community Award cheque from the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame and partner Sigfusson Northern on behalf of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre. The money is in support of...

WINNIPEG JETS - CHASE THE ACE

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is excited to be part of a new True North Youth Foundation initiative that will help support the MBHHF Scholarships and Community Award programs. We're hoping you...

Johnny Peirson

PEIRSON, John "Johnny" Former Boston Bruin and Respected Broadcaster John "Johnny" Peirson, died April 16, 2021, at the age of 95 at his home in Wayland, Massachusetts, surrounded in his last...

Johnny Peirson July 21, 1925 – April 16, 2021

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame was saddened to hear of the passing of Johnny Peirson on April 16, 2021. Born in Winnipeg on July 21, 19925, the Peirson family moved to Montreal when he was a...

100 Years Ago - 1921 Memorial Cup Champion Winnipeg Junior Falcons

After winning the Manitoba Junior crown, the Winnipeg Jr Falcons claimed the Hickory Abbott Memorial Trophy as Western Canadian Junior Hockey Champions with an 8-4 two-game total point series win...

REMEMBERING ART COULTER - Ty Dilello

Remembering Art Coulter: Captain of the 1940 Stanley Cup champion New York Rangers - By Ty Dilello Few were better at playing tough on the blueline than Art Coulter. The second captain in the...

THANK YOU EVASON FAMILY!

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame would like to thank Sheila Evason of Brandon for her recent generous donation. The Evason family is one of Manitoba's prominent hockey families in the Westman...

GEORGE ROBERTSON May 11, 1927 - Jan 9, 2021

After a life well-lived, peacefully George passed away in his 94th year, due to COVID-19, in the St. Boniface Hospital. George was the loving husband of the late Vi Robertson, the amazing and...

FINAL FACE-OFF 2020

During 2020, the hockey community has lost many Manitobans, some with a connection to the sport of hockey in our province. Also included are earlier deaths not mentioned previously or brought to...