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: 1999
Home Town: Oshawa
More about Dale Hawerchuk:
Dale started playing hockey at the age of four and graduated through the Oshawa Minor Hockey system to the Oshawa Legionaires. In 1979 he was drafted by the Cornwall Royals of the Quebec Major Hockey League where he played on two consecutive Memorial Cup championship teams. He was named the Most Valuable Player and the Canadian Major Junior Player of the Year in 1981.
He was drafted first overall in 1981 by the Winnipeg Jets and won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 1982. In 1984 he was runner-up for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player. During his 16-year NHL career with Winnipeg, Buffalo, St. Louis and Philadelphia, Dale scored 518 goals and had 892 assists ranking him 10th of all time.
Internationally, Dale played on the 1987 and 1991 Canada Cup winning teams. He was named the MVP for the third and deciding game in Canada's 1987 victory over Russia.
Wednesdays: 11am - 2pm
Also open during every Oshawa Generals home game
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