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.
Day: November 5, 2025
Joe Scherer: Former Kingston Canadian Dies At Age 64 After A Battle With Lung Cancer.
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.
