Hockey
Dennis Patterson
Hockey honours came early to this talented young player. Born in Peterborough in 1950, Dennis began playing ice hockey at age five with George Street United in the Peterborough Community…
Read MoreJohn Elliott (Curly) Mason
John (Curly) Mason came to Peterborough in 1950 to play hockey for the Senior B Petes, and lacrosse for the championship teams of the Peterborough Timbermen. Born in Fergus, ON,…
Read MoreDon Dorsett
Don Dorsett is a life-long Peterborough resident whose commitment to minor hockey is legendary. Active with the Mark Street Church Organization, Don is recognized as a family man of integrity…
Read MoreJoseph (Joey) Johnston
Joey Johnston was born in Peterborough in 1949. He played his minor hockey for Sacred Heart Church of the Church League and the Peterborough All-Star teams. In 1961 he was…
Read MoreDonald W. Bye
Don, a Peterborough businessman, has consistently supported local teams financially, and actively at the administrative level for more than 30 years. Don’s sponsorship of teams began in 1960, starting with…
Read MoreC. G. E. (Cy) Whatley
Cy was born in England in 1912 and moved to Peterborough at the age of five. He started playing baseball in the local minor leagues, eventually making the Peterborough Seniors…
Read MoreJack Guerin
Jack Guerin was born with a passion for sports and early in life developed a unique talent for organizing and working with people, especially in hockey and baseball. Over his…
Read MoreH. V. (Herb) Warr
Herb Warr was born in nearby Westwood, moving to Peterborough at age 17. Following a stint in the Canadian Navy he became involved in minor sports with the City Boys…
Read MoreDonald (Red) Wasson
This fiery redhead never gave less than his best, a quality that inspired his teammates and players to be the best they could be. Red’s 18-year tenure in City League…
Read MoreRobert (Bob) Parnall
Bob Parnall was an exceptional hockey player. While still in mid-teens he captained PCVS to the High Schools championship, played with the Jr. B Colts, and was often called up…
Read MoreGus Leonard
Gus was an athlete with diverse talents. A fine runner, he also excelled at rugby, softball and baseball and was especially adept in hockey. He was a sparkling centre on…
Read MoreR. M. (Bob) Gainey
Robert Michael Gainey was a first-round draft choice of Montreal Canadiens in 1973 and he played 16 outstanding seasons for them in the NHL. Bob was an inspirational leader on…
Read MoreFred Garvey
Sport, especially baseball and softball, was an important part of Fred Garvey’s life. He was a fine example of hustle, determination and team play. As a youth, he was a…
Read MoreD. J. (Doug) Gibson
Coming from an athletic family, it is no surprise that Doug Gibson developed into a very good hockey player. He came up through Church League and Jr. B ranks to…
Read MoreFrank E. (Drake) Jopling
A native of Bridgenorth, Frank E. Jopling was known most of his life by the nick-name “Drake”. He attended school there, and at PCVS where, at age 16, playing for…
Read MoreD. A. (Dootch) Vitarelli
Dootch Vitarelli was a prominent figure in lacrosse and hockey for more than two decades, and he was also a highly-skilled golfer. His hockey began with the Jr. C Monarchs…
Read MoreJoseph A. (Joe) Rochetta
This Peterborough native was small of stature but big in talent and heart. Joe Rochetta had a long and distinguished hockey career in a sport where he stood out. He…
Read MoreJoseph H. (Joe) Blewett
If you were watching hockey locally in the 1940s, that blur that went past was probably Joe Blewett, the Lakefield flash. Known for his speed and skill in hockey, Joe…
Read MoreGary H. Darling
Gary Darling had a long and distinguished career in hockey as a player, coach, scout and NHL team executive. Although small of stature, he was a high-scoring star with a…
Read MoreWilfred R. (Ray) Harding
This native of Douro Township had a brilliant 16-year career as a goaltender for Peterborough hockey teams at all levels. In his heyday, Ray Harding was regarded as one of…
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