Growing up in Kingston as a teenager during the Great Depression, Henry ‘Hank’ Goldup helped out as an ice scraper at the old Jock Harty Arena on Arch Street during the early 1930’s. The 'rink rats' would get access to open ice time and play shinny mostly using borrowed equipment. Goldup didn't have his own … Continue reading Remembering Kingston’s Hank Goldup. A Stanley Cup champion got his first pair of skates at sixteen.

For a franchise that has only been to one Memorial Cup in 99-years (checks calendar) and has never won a conference title in the OHL, there are not a lot of memorable playoff moments in Kingston’s highlight reel. One that stands out happened on the opening night of the 1978 playoffs at the Kingston Memorial … Continue reading Behn Wilson. Rugged defenseman was one of the toughest players of his era.

Don Blackburn was among many pro hockey players from Northern Ontario, born in 1938 in Kirkland Lake, he played junior hockey in Hamilton before turning pro. His playing rights owned by the Boston Bruins, Blackburn arrived in Kingston in the fall of 1960 as a third-year pro joining the EPHL Kingston Frontenacs. A big winger … Continue reading Remembering Don Blackburn: One of the original Philadelphia Flyers. Blackburn won a championship with the EPHL Kingston Frontenacs.

CAL Five Pin Bowling at Brock Lanes - 1963 Whig Standard photo The Church Athletic League was best known for its hockey programs, but in the 1950’s and subsequent decades its softball and bowling programs were also extremely popular among young people in Kingston. In the early years, the purpose of the Church League was … Continue reading Church Athletic League Five Pin Bowling: Brock Bowling Lanes Was The Hub

A few months ago I shared the remarkable story of Lawrence ‘Toonie’ McGeein, a 17-year-old Portsmouth teen that courageously sacrificed his own life in 1942 - attempting to save three British airmen from drowning in a capsized canoe off Portsmouth Harbour. McGeein's nephew, Mike Granger and his wife Kathie, kindly shared photos of the Medal … Continue reading 1942: Bronze Medal of Bravery Posthumously Awarded to Portsmouth’s Lawrence McGeein

It was 57 years ago this month, in November 1968, the Wally Elmer Youth Centre and Cook Brothers Arena were officially opened on the same day. Hockey greats Bill & Fred (Bun) Cook did the official opening puck drop at Cook’s. The Cook brothers helped the New York Rangers win two Stanley Cups in 1928 … Continue reading Cook Brothers Arena & Wally Elmer Youth Centre opened in November 1968. The bygone era of the Neighbourhood Rink

Legendary Kingston sportscaster Max Jackson is best remembered for his signature sign off, “If you can’t play a sport, be one.” Born in Kingston in 1915, the oldest of nine kids, Max lost an eye in a childhood accident that limited his participation in organized sports, but it never dampened his enthusiasm and love for … Continue reading “If You Can’t Play A Sport, Be One.” Legendary CKWS sportscaster Max Jackson remains one of Kingston’s greatest sports icons. Now A Member Of The Queen’s Football Hall of Fame.

Richardson Stadium at Queen's University’s west campus is named after the late George Richardson. It is home to the Queen’s football Gaels - Richardson played some football, but built his reputation as a hockey player. ​Born on Sept. 14, 1886 (just a few months after the first organized hockey game played in Kingston between Queen's … Continue reading Captain George Richardson: A Kingston War Hero & Athlete. Richardson Made The Ultimate Sacrifice For Canada.

Joe Scherer, who played junior hockey in Kingston in the late 1970’s, has passed away at age 64 after a three-year battle with lung cancer. Scherer spent one season in 1977-78 with the O.H.A’s Kingston Canadians (7 goals,15 assists, 22 points in 60 games). Scherer was a second round pick as a minor midget, taken … Continue reading Joe Scherer: Former Kingston Canadian Dies At Age 64 After A Battle With Lung Cancer.

Former Kingston Kings junior goalie Rad Joseph in action. Teammate John McDonald chasing down a loose ball. If there is one person synonymous with lacrosse in Kingston – it’s Bob Joseph. In the 1970’s Joseph was a tireless worker on the Kingston lacrosse scene, as a coach, manager, sponsor, and organizer of minor and junior … Continue reading Rad Joseph: Former Kingston Kings Junior Goalie Joins His Father Bob Joseph – In The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame