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Tommy Marshall

THOMAS WILLIAM MARSHALL It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa Tommy Marshall. Tommy passed away peacefully in Winnipeg on April 11,...

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What could have been ...

Michael Gobuty was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in October, 2017. A second generation garment manufacturer, Gobuty had joined a group of local business owners in 1978 to save...

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How the Forward Pass Killed Joe Hall

For the 1918/19 season, the forward pass rule was finally accepted by the National Hockey Association. The Pacific Coast Hockey Association had been using the tactic since 1913. When Stanley Cup...

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Manitoba's Hockey History

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame  has an extensive collection of videos available online here. The videos feature oral histories with some of the province's all-time greats, Ab McDonald, Ted...

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The Death of Bill Masterton

It was 50 years ago on January 13, 1968 that Winnipeger Bill Masterton lost his life on the ice of the Met Center playing for the Minnesota North Stars of the NHL. Masterton was caught in an...

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The Final Face-off

The Final Face-OffKent Morgan Document;  The Final Face Off Winter 2017 Since the Fall 2016 newsletter, the hockey community has lost a number of Manitobans as well as people with a...

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Ted Knight

EDWARD "TED" ARTHUR KNIGHT1939 - 2017It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Ted Knight, a loving husband, father and grandfather, a truly great friend to many. Quietly...

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2017 Community Award

Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame President, Don Kuryk recently visited Lac du Bonnet to meet with the local hockey community and award them the 2017 $10,000.00 Community Award. The award will help...

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Dunc Rousseau 1945-2017

DUNCAN (FRANKLIN) ROUSSEAU After a courageous battle with cancer, Duncan peacefully on October 18, 2017 passed away at Riverview Health Center, at the age of 72 years. Duncan will be lovingly...

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2017 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Dinner

The 2017 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Induction dinner was a rousing success with over 700 attendees acknowledging some of Manitoba's hockey greats. Held at the CanadInns Polo Park on Saturday,...

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Dave Semenko 1957-2017

DAVID (DAVE) JOHN SEMENKO 1957 - 2017 With heavy hearts on June 29, 2017, Dave Semenko of Edmonton passed away at the age of 59 years, with his family by his side. Dave will be lovingly...

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2017 MBHHOF Community Award Winner

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Lac du Bonnet, MB is the 2017 Community Award recipient. The MANITOBA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME COMMUNITY AWARD is an annual prize that goes...

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Final Face off - Don Collins

DONALD WALTER COLLINS Passed away peacefully but suddenly at home on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the age of 85. Lovingly predeceased by his wife Patricia (nee O'Sullivan); and parents, Harry and...

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2017 Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Dinner

The 2017 nominees will become official members of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame at the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Dinner to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at CanadInns...

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Ken "Friar" Nicolson Award

The recipient of the Ken "Friar" Nicolson Award goes to Connor Stewart ofSt. Paul's High School. Connor maintains an academic average of 93%, and heis on the Gold Honour Roll. He is a member of...

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Sami Jo Small Award

The Sami Jo Small Award goes to Bailey Grantham of Portage Collegiate Institute. Baily maintains a 91% academic average while participating in hockey, volleyball softball, badminton, soccer and...

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D'Arcy Bain/Fred Stevenson Award

The D'Arcy Bain/Fred Stevenson Award is named in honour of long time hockey coach Fred Stevenson of St. John's Ravenscourt, and the $750 scholarship is sponsored by local physiotherapist D'Arcy...

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ED SWEENEY MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANTS

Beginning in 2015, and annually thereafter, Ed Sweeney Memorial Research Grants will be awarded to individuals or groups who plan to prepare a publication or production that promises to...

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Final Face Off - George Konik

Konik, George age 79, of Eagan, MN, died Oct. 21, 2016 after battling Parkinson's and dementia for 17 years. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Ila Konik; his...

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