The objective of the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize and honour the achievements of Oshawa individuals and teams who have attained prominence and distinction in sports as well as those who have made a major contribution to the development of sport.
Located inside the Tribute Communities Centre, the Sports Hall of Fame plaques and citations are displayed on the main level walls. The 3600 square foot Museum housing artifacts, memorabilia and photographs is also located on this level at the west end behind Section 119. The new Museum location opened officially in the spring of 2008.
Year Inducted: 2022
Birth Date: June 20, 2022
Home Town: Oshawa
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More about 1966-67 Oshawa Midget Boys' All Star Hockey Team:
The 1966-67 Oshawa Midget Boys' All Star Hockey Team celebrated Canada's 100th Birthday like true champions by compiling a record of 69 wins, 8 losses and 3 ties. At the beginning of the season, the team vied for the Centennial Cup against the best teams in the province. In January, they journeyed to Hull, Quebec, and competed in the highly touted 60 team interprovincial Kiwanis Tournament losing in the finals in overtime. The boys continued their stellar play in the OMHA Playoffs. By handily defeating Belleville and Barrie, the stage was set for a Best of Five Final against St. Catharines. Before more than 1500 fans at the Civic Auditorium, Oshawa won the decisive game 6 to 4 and became the 1967 All Ontario Champions.Over the next 3 years, 13 players graduated to play with the very successful Oshawa Crushmen Junior B's. The team also helped to launch the careers of several prominent players.Terry O'Reilly and Hank Nowak, most notably, played in the NHL for several years. Bill Prentice and Peter McNamee went on to be teammates of Gordie Howe in the WHA. Frank Jay became not only a scout and GM for the 1990 Oshawa General Memorial Cup Champions, but also scouted for NHL teams for over 30 years. John Nestic starred at St Louis University scoring 141 goals in 141 Varsity games. Ted McComb was a four year All Star at Mt. Allison University after playing with the Gens and the Marlies in the OHA.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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