1981 OHL Playoffs: 45 Years Ago Bernie Nicholls led the Kingston Canadians to upset playoff win over Ottawa 67’s.

In the early years of the franchise in the 1970’s, the Kingston Canadians had some epic playoff battles with the Ottawa 67’s. But you have to go back 45 years to find the last time these two rivals met in the post season. The 1980-81 Kingston Canadians had one of the most feared power plays … Continue reading 1981 OHL Playoffs: 45 Years Ago Bernie Nicholls led the Kingston Canadians to upset playoff win over Ottawa 67’s.

Remembering Ron Cordukes: Won multiple Circle Fastball League championships in the 1970’s.

Kingston was a hotbed for fastball in the 1970’s and Ron Cordukes was consistently one this area’s top pitchers. Cordukes learned how to pitch growing up on the family farm located off Highway 38 on Cordukes Road, he had four sisters who would take turns catching, wearing out an old glove between chores on most … Continue reading Remembering Ron Cordukes: Won multiple Circle Fastball League championships in the 1970’s.

Forty-Five Years Ago In 1981 The Queen’s Men’s Hockey Gaels Won the Ontario Championship. Ending A 67 Year Drought.

In 1981 led by Paul Stothart, Queen's Gaels won the OUAA Championship and earned a berth the CIAU National Finals Queen's Gaels won the OUAA title in 1980-81, its first Ontario title in 67 years This past weekend the Queen’s men’s hockey team advanced to the CIS University Cup National Finals in Halifax with a … Continue reading Forty-Five Years Ago In 1981 The Queen’s Men’s Hockey Gaels Won the Ontario Championship. Ending A 67 Year Drought.