Dozens of players from Kingston have played in the National Hockey League, but only one made it as a referee. The late Art Casterton had a lengthy career as an official and was an NHL referee in the pre-expansion days prior to 1967. Born in Kingston in 1924, he served overseas during the Second World … Continue reading Casterton Earned His Stripes
Remembering Bob Senior: A True Hall of Famer
In a childhood accident Bob Senior lost two fingers on his right hand after a tussle with a wringer washing machine. For most of us any thoughts about playing competitive sports would have ended right there, but few had his grit and determination. Nicknamed 'Ox', he went on to have a stellar career as an … Continue reading Remembering Bob Senior: A True Hall of Famer
Remembering Garry Young & The California Golden Seals In Kingston
Garry Young was a promising 17-year-old defenseman with the Toronto Marlboros organization when a serious back injury ended his playing career in 1951. His career ending injury was the result of a hit from NHL defenseman Gus Mortson, during a scrimmage between the Marlboros and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in Toronto in 1934, Garry … Continue reading Remembering Garry Young & The California Golden Seals In Kingston
Behind By A Century On The Tragically Hip Way
Behind By A Century On The Tragically Hip Way We're three-and-a-half years away from the one-hundredth anniversary of Kingston’s only trip to the Memorial Cup in 1926. A century of futility the current day Frontenacs hope to end by hosting the 2024 tournament, with competing bids from Niagara/St.Catharines and Sault St. Marie. The Leon’s Centre … Continue reading Behind By A Century On The Tragically Hip Way
Doug Jeffries Leaves Behind An Unmatched Legacy
In a throwaway world where most things today are easily replaced, you can't replace Doug Jeffries. The Kingston sports icon announced this week on Global News Kingston he was stepping aside and retiring on June 15th after an incredible run of 46-years of covering local sports. Roland Billings, President of the Pete Petersen Basketball League, … Continue reading Doug Jeffries Leaves Behind An Unmatched Legacy
Hey Pete. Thanks.
Don 'Pete' Petersen. Founder of the Knights of Columbus Basketball League. The league now named in his honour is entering its 71st season. Pete was a major infuence on hundreds of kids and volunteers. Showing everyone the right way to be a community champion Nobody gets there on their own. We get through life on … Continue reading Hey Pete. Thanks.
McFarland Got Paid: Fronts Got Played
OHL Images Paul McFarland’s stunning departure from the Kingston Frontenacs this week has at least for now derailed plans for the much anticipated return of junior hockey to Kingston this fall. In the end, McFarland got paid and the Fronts got played. Fronts owners, players, and fans have every right to be upset about the … Continue reading McFarland Got Paid: Fronts Got Played
Larry Mavety: A True Original
Larry Mavety. A true junior hockey icon is remembered.
J.W. ‘Bill’ Fitsell: Hockey’s Recordkeeper Sets Down His Pen at Age 97
75th anniversary OHHOF - 2018 With the sad news of the passing of J.W. 'Bill" Fitsell at age 97, Kingston and the hockey world has lost its preeminent historian. Bill dedicated his life to chronicling and researching hockey, writing volumes on the early origins of the sport, the greats of the game, and bringing to … Continue reading J.W. ‘Bill’ Fitsell: Hockey’s Recordkeeper Sets Down His Pen at Age 97
Potter: A Stick Tap to Kingston Sports Icon Len Coyle. Passes away at age 84.
Kingston has lost a sports icon with the passing of Len Coyle. He was there from the very beginning in 1973 as a trainer with the OHL's Kingston Canadians / Frontenacs. There is a special place in heaven for the trainer that chirped the officials all night from the end of the Kingston bench. Yet, … Continue reading Potter: A Stick Tap to Kingston Sports Icon Len Coyle. Passes away at age 84.
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