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2024 MANITOBA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is proud to announce its list of Inductees for the 2024 Class. For the full bios, please go to 2024 CLASS. This year, 680 CJOB and the Jets at Noon show helped...

Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Scholarship Award

Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame President Jordy Douglas was a guest at the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League 2023/24 Awards banquet recently. During the evening, Ryland Nechwediuk a forward...

WALTER MUELLER May 23, 1937 - April 18, 2024

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is saddened to hear of the passing of long-time Board Director Walter Mueller. Walter was a good-humoured, well-motivated Director of the Manitoba Hockey ...

GERRY JAMES October 22, 1934 - February 13, 2024

EDWIN FITZGERALD (GERRY) JAMES October 22, 1934 - February 13, 2024 Gerry 'Kid Dynamite' James, known as Jesse to family and friends, peacefully passed away in Nanaimo Hospital, BC with his...

2023 FINAL FACE-OFF

Kent Morgan has graciously put together the names of those we lost in 2023 with a connection to Manitoba's hockey community. To access, please click here...

TOM MILLER - December 30, 1938 - January 19, 2024

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of Honoured Member Tom Miller. Sometimes called " Mr. Hockey in St. James", he became the founding president of The St.James...

MANITOBA HOCKEY HERITAGE DAY VETERANS LUNCHEON

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame celebrated the 2023 Manitoba Hockey Heritage Day with a special luncheon inducting three Veteran Players, a Builder and two teams. December 20th has been...

2023 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Hockey Heritage Community Award

The 2023 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Hockey Heritage Community Award recipient has been announced, and it's the East Selkirk Recreation Centre. Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Past-President Don...

Bill Staub May 12, 1941 - June 17, 2023

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is saddened to hear of the passing of Billy Staub. The multi-sport North End athlete claimed a Provincial Midget title with CPAC before joining the MJHL St....

Robert "Doc" Holliday Celebration of Life

Join the friends and family of Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame member Bob Holliday on June 23, 2024 at St. Vital Park (Picnic Space #2) for a celebration of his colourful life as a long-time...

Ralph Lyndon 1935-2023

RALPH LYNDON We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ralph Lyndon on May 30, 2023. Ralph lived as large as his prominent stature and was consistently referred to as "a legend" when his...

GERRY HART January 1, 1948 – May 12, 2023

Former Flin Flon Bomber Gerry Hart, an Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 75. An undersized and gritty defenseman, the native of Flin Flon,...

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,...

CHLOE 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...