In his final season of junior hockey in 1986-87, Mike Maurice led the Kingston Canadians with 48-goals and 92-points. But his time in Kingston may be best remembered by a goal he didn’t score. It was the historic Chris Clifford goal, the first scored by a goaltender in Ontario Hockey League history. “Without Mike it … Continue reading Mike Maurice: The Teammate That Always Had Your Back. The Former Kingston Canadian Star Dies At Age 60
Neil Neasmith: One of Kingston’s Greatest Athletes Remembered As Outstanding Basketball Official and Educator
Neil Neasmith, one of Kingston’s finest all-round athletes and a longtime, highly respected basketball official, has passed away at age 88. Neasmith excelled at basketball, baseball, fastball and tennis and was inducted into the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. Neasmith arrived in Kingston in the early 1950s from Montreal and was … Continue reading Neil Neasmith: One of Kingston’s Greatest Athletes Remembered As Outstanding Basketball Official and Educator
Kingston Golfer Matt McQuillan Passes Away At Age 45. McQuillan Had Three Top Ten Finishes On The PGA Tour In 2011.
Very sad news from the Kingston golf community, Matt McQuillan has passed away. McQuillan earned his tour card at Q-school in 2010 in Orlando, and as a PGA Tour rookie in 2011 he posted three top-ten finishes. The biggest highlight came at the PGA's John Deere Classic where McQuillan put up a stunning third-place finish. … Continue reading Kingston Golfer Matt McQuillan Passes Away At Age 45. McQuillan Had Three Top Ten Finishes On The PGA Tour In 2011.
Jim Gebhardt remembered as Kingston hockey leader, military officer and RMC builder
Jim Gebhardt will be remembered by many Kingston hockey fans as a veteran leader on the great Kingston Aces Senior 'A' teams of the 1960’s. But for Gebhardt, who passed away last week at the age of 92, hockey represented just one chapter in a remarkable life of service, leadership and athletic achievement. A highly … Continue reading Jim Gebhardt remembered as Kingston hockey leader, military officer and RMC builder
St. Lawrence District Golf Championship. Celebrating 100 years this weekend at Cataraqui Golf & Country Club.
One of Canada’s oldest amateur golf tournaments returns to its roots this weekend as Cataraqui Golf & Country Club hosts the 100th St. Lawrence District Golf Association championship tournament on July 24 and 25. The St. Lawrence District Golf Association was founded at Cataraqui in 1925, the annual inter-club tournament began play the following year … Continue reading St. Lawrence District Golf Championship. Celebrating 100 years this weekend at Cataraqui Golf & Country Club.
Brad Rhiness: A Look Back 53 Years Ago At Kingston’s First Ever Draft Pick. This Weekend Kingston Plays Host To the OHL Draft.
Brad Rhiness was Kingston's first ever draft choice in 1973. Rhiness (middle) with Mike Crombeen (L) and Tony McKegney (R). This weekend many dreams will come true for young hockey players when they hear their name called as the OHL Draft is being hosted in Kingston. For over 25 years the draft has been done … Continue reading Brad Rhiness: A Look Back 53 Years Ago At Kingston’s First Ever Draft Pick. This Weekend Kingston Plays Host To the OHL Draft.
Jack Nicklaus: Golfing Great Enjoyed Duck Hunting on Wolfe Island In The 1960’s
CKWS sports icon Max Jackson interviews another legend - golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the Wolfe Island ferry in 1962. ~ Peter Owen photo - CKWS TV. Imagine meeting golfing legend Jack Nicklaus on the Wolfe Island ferry. Now that would be the ultimate definition of doing a ‘double-take’. In the 1960's Nicklaus joined his … Continue reading Jack Nicklaus: Golfing Great Enjoyed Duck Hunting on Wolfe Island In The 1960’s
Dennis Hull: The Self-Proclaimed Third Best Hull – Dead At Age 81.
Sad to learn of the passing of former Chicago Black Hawks star Dennis Hull this weekend at the age of 81. Hull was often a featured celebrity and speaker at the Syl Apps Charity golf tournament in Kingston that ran for 20 years, a huge annual fundraiser for the local Rotary Club organized by former … Continue reading Dennis Hull: The Self-Proclaimed Third Best Hull – Dead At Age 81.
Amherstview’s Jay McKee Is The Head Coach of the New AHL Hamilton Hammers. McKee Ends A Great Run With The OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs
Jay McKee resigned from the Brantford Bulldogs on May 29th to become the new Head Coach of the AHL's Hamilton Hammers. On Thursday Jim Hulton made the surprising announcement he was leaving the Charlottetown Islanders after 11 seasons to look for a new opportunity. On Friday morning Amherstview’s Jay McKee resigned from the OHL’s Brantford … Continue reading Amherstview’s Jay McKee Is The Head Coach of the New AHL Hamilton Hammers. McKee Ends A Great Run With The OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs
Harv Milne & Bob Moses: Two Kingston Athletes being inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Their Rockland, ON Junior ‘A’ Team won the Centennial Cup in 1976
Two former Kingson athletes Harv Milne and Bob Moses, will be inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame this week. Milne and Moses will be honoured for winning the Centennial Cup with the Rockland Nationals - fifty years ago in 1976. It’s a pretty short list of Kingston players that played in two national … Continue reading Harv Milne & Bob Moses: Two Kingston Athletes being inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Their Rockland, ON Junior ‘A’ Team won the Centennial Cup in 1976