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: 1986
More about Eddie Westfall:
Eddie was the first player to graduate from the Oshawa Minor Hockey system who went on to play for a Stanley Cup winning team. He was an integral part of the Boston Bruins' National Hockey League championship teams in 1969-70 and 1971-72, and played 1,227 regular season games over an 18-year NHL career. Westfall scored 231 goals and drew 394 assists in those games, and also played in 95 play-off games, scoring 22 goals and 37 assists. Noted for his fine leadership qualities, Westfall was named captain of the expansion New York Islanders after being selected in the 1972 expansion draft. He scored the Islanders first NHL goal and captained the New York club for four and one-half seasons. When he retired following the 1978-79 season to accept a public relations position with the Islanders, the club retired his number 18.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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