Kenneth Wayne Dryden was one of Canada’s most influential public figures, distinguished not only as an elite hockey goaltender but also as a thoughtful nation‑builder through public service, writing, and advocacy. Born in Hamilton and raised in the Toronto area, … Continued
Toe Blake was one of the defining figures in the formative dynasty years of the Montreal Canadiens, first as a player and later as a coach who helped shape one of hockey’s greatest runs of success. Born in Victoria Mines … Continued
Barbara Ann Scott, figure skater. One of Canada’s best-remembered athletes, Scott endeared herself to Canadians in winning the 1948 St Moritz Olympic Games figure-skating title. At age 9, she had begun a daily 7-hour training routine; a year later, she … Continued
Percy Williams was an Olympian who won 2 gold medals for Canada in the 1928 Olympic games. In 1930 he set a world record for the 100 yard dash at the British Empire Games (now known as the Commonwealth Games).
aka Bob Probert Born June 5, 1965 Windsor, ON. Died July 5, 2010 Windsor ON “He was tough guy who played smart hockey.”“The long-time Detroit Red Wing – who happens to have been the last player to have scored a … Continued
Date of Birth1887-06-04, Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation reserve near Brantford, Ontario Date of Death 1949-01-09, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation reserve near Brantford, Ontario Cause of death: Pneumonia Also known … Continued
Also known as William Barilko, “Bashin’ Bill” Barilko Bill Barilko scored the overtime goal in game 5 of the 1950-51 Stanley Cup playoffs to win the Stanley Cup. Bill Barilko disappeared on a fishing trip that summer. Immortalized in a … Continued
Also known as Edwin Harold Ballard (at birth)Harold E. Ballard Harold Ballard was the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Hamilton Tiger Cats.