Paul Evans
Paul Evans was a gifted athlete who starred in both lacrosse and hockey from an early age. Born in Peterborough, Paul’s team achievements include an incredible nine provincial championships in…
Read MoreKen Self
Peterborough native Ken Self has worked tirelessly on behalf of minor hockey in Peterborough for more than four decades. As coach, manager, tournament organizer and league administrator, Ken has shown…
Read MoreGary (Diller) Dalliday
Gary has been a fixture in the Peterborough sporting scene for 50 plus years. His career as a Sports Broadcaster began in 1975 at CHEX radio/television. Local sports were his…
Read MoreDave Ruthowsky
There are few softball pitchers anywhere who match the skills and longevity of Dave Ruthowsky. Dave’s softball career spans 40 years and includes teams that won 14 provincial championships, five…
Read MoreRoger Neilson
Roger Neilson, one of hockey’s greatest innovators, has had an outstanding coaching career at the National Hockey League and Major Junior A levels. During his distinguished NHL career, Roger coached…
Read MoreKerri Hardill
A pioneer in women’s field lacrosse, Kerri Hardill represented Canada in two World Championship tournaments and four international tours. Kerri was co-captain and leading scorer for the first national team…
Read MoreJim (JJ) Johnston
Jim (J.J.) Johnston, from a Peterborough family of athletes, made a lasting mark in both lacrosse and hockey. A prolific lacrosse scorer known for his stick wizardry, Jim led Peterborough…
Read MoreGeorge (Junior) Ellis
George Ellis is recognized as the man most responsible for keeping senior baseball alive in Peterborough from 1975 to 2000. George enters his 25th campaign as Manager of the Peterborough…
Read MoreElaine Hewitt
Elaine Hewitt carved out an incredible athletic career in swimming and track at the local, provincial, national and international levels. Her career is studded with gold medal performances including a…
Read MoreRon Horton
Ron Horton was a gifted local athlete who excelled in both hockey and lacrosse. Ron played hockey in 1939 for the Peterborough Petes Juniors and for the Owen Sound Greys…
Read MoreRobert Gratton (Pup) Curtin
Robert (Pup) Curtin was born in Peterborough in 1920 and became a prime contributor to the game of lacrosse both as a player and a builder. A versatile athlete who…
Read MoreBob Wasson
Bob Wasson was an all-round athlete but his greatest achievements were in lacrosse and hockey. Bob led Peterborough lacrosse teams to five consecutive Minto Cup appearances, losing in 1971, then…
Read MoreNeil Harrison
A love for the sport of curling was instilled in Neil by his father Burritt Harrison who was a member of the Peterborough team that competed in the 1952 Brier.…
Read MoreKeith Montgomery
Keith (Monty) Montgomery was a fast, rugged, high scoring defenceman who electrified the fans with his stick-handling, skating and exciting style of hockey. Monty began his junior career with the…
Read MoreJames (Jim) Dean Wasson
Jim Wasson was an outstanding athlete where his spirit and desire enabled him to rise to superstar status in clutch situations. In three years of Junior “A” lacrosse Jim won…
Read MoreEdmund (Ted) Higgins
Ted Higgins made a contribution to sport in Peterborough as an athlete, coach and owner. Ted started swimming at age 7 under the guidance of Gord Minty. During his teen…
Read MoreDon Crowe
Don Crowe was a most versatile athlete. As a Toronto teenager he won provincial titles in lacrosse and softball, was a star football player at Danforth Tech. and played Junior…
Read MoreSteve Larmer
Steve Larmer was born in Peterborough in 1961. His career began as an underage player in minor hockey with St. James in the Peterborough Church Hockey League. He played through…
Read MorePeter Vanwensem
Dutch-born Peter Vanwensem arrived in Peterborough in 1956 and immediately cast his influential shadow on the sport of soccer in Peterborough and district. He played with the Peterborough UEW Soccer…
Read MoreNeil E. Wasson
Neil came from an athletic family and built a reputation as a hustling competitor in both softball and hockey. In hockey his first taste of championship play came in 1948…
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