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.