Hockey
Kerry Huffman
Kerry Huffman is a product of the Peterborough AAA minor hockey system. In his youth, he participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee hockey tournament and the Peterborough Lift Lock Atom…
Read MoreDonald Dunford
If there is anyone who deserves the name “Mr. Hockey” it is Don Dunford. Born in Peterborough, Don has spent his life coaching and supporting hockey in Peterborough and area.…
Read MoreMarianne (Caravaggio) Watkins
From age 3, Marianne knew she loved to skate. She was enrolled in the Peterborough Figure Skating Club at age 6. After competing for over 10 years and achieving gold,…
Read MoreRose Powers
Growing up in a Peterborough sporting family, Rose took up many sports: lacrosse, rugby, slo-pitch, ball hockey and ice hockey. While she achieved success in other sports, it was hockey…
Read MoreJohn Druce
Born in 1966 and raised in Peterborough, John Druce began playing minor hockey with St. Alphonsus Church. He moved on to AAA in Pee Wee and was later drafted by…
Read MoreHeather Richardson
Raised in Norwood, Heather was an all round good high school athlete who excelled at every sport she played – volleyball, track, x-country, x-country skiing, basketball (including as a member…
Read MoreFred Mortimer
A talented athlete from childhood, Fred attended King George Public School where he played soccer and hockey. Described as a speedy, slick, stick handling player, Fred was the top scorer…
Read MoreEdward (Eddie) Redmond
Eddie Redmond was born in Cobalt, Ontario in 1923. Along with his wife May and sons Mick and Dick, he moved to Peterborough in 1953 to become the playing coach…
Read MoreJim Fife
Jim Fife was a good all round athlete growing up in Norwood. He played hockey, softball, football and basketball, winning a 1962 COSSA Junior B Basketball Championship, scoring a record…
Read MoreWilliam Ernest (Ernie) Wasson
Ernie Wasson of Warsaw began his lengthy hockey career in Peterborough in 1895. He would be the goaltender on three provincial championship teams (1895, 1902 and 1906) and starred in…
Read MoreLawrence (Lorne) Rose
Lorne Rose born in Peterborough in 1896, was a local star in baseball and hockey during the 1920’s. He was the pitcher of record for the Peterborough team that won…
Read MoreWalter (Scuddy) Phelan
Walter Phelan was one of the original seven players on Peterborough’s first official hockey team in 1891. From then until 1898 he was a slick centre in both hockey and…
Read MoreWalter (Gid) Miller
Walter Miller born 1887 in Peterborough, started his hockey career in 1904 playing for the Charlotte Street Methodist Church Guild Team. From 1906 to1907 he played for the local intermediate…
Read MoreJohn James “Jack/Hay” Miller
Born in Hiawatha Ontario on June 22, 1883, Jack Miller was a vagabond hockey capitalist long before professional hockey was in vogue. This started with his tour of OHA centres,…
Read MoreDr. Angus William McPherson
Dr. McPherson was a competitive athlete in football, hockey and lacrosse. After his playing career ended, he continued his involvement in local sports in executive capacities. Angus McPherson captained the…
Read MoreBert McLeod
Born in Collingwood, Bert McLeod was a talented all-round high school athlete. He played on the Collingwood Junior OHA team and was a key defenseman with the Intermediate team winning…
Read MoreGeorge Walford Hatton
George W. Hatton was born in Peterborough on Aug 3, 1856. He received his primary education in the old Grammar School, the Collegiate Institute, Upper Canada College and Osgoode Hall.…
Read MoreRoland (Rollie) Maxwell Glover
From 1887 to 1906 Rollie Glover starred locally in both hockey and lacrosse. He captained the Peterborough Intermediate team that won the OHA title in 1902. Along with Ernie Wasson,…
Read MoreM.J. (Joe) Dwyer
Joe Dwyer succeeded Ernie Wasson as the area’s premier hockey goalie from 1912 to 1926. He was selected for the OHA Junior All-Star team in 1913 and tended goal for…
Read MoreFrankie Collins
From 1918 to 1926, Peterborough native Frankie Collins was a star on the local baseball and hockey teams. In 1926 he centred a line with Ace Bailey and Biffer Ranger…
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