CELEBRATION OF YORK HOCKEY AT THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME

York hockey hall of fame


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OIAA Champions... OUAA Champions... CIAU Champions... the history of the fledgling York University has been marked by its men's hockey program in ways that few other Canadian universities can match. From its inception in 1961 as the Windigoes at Glendon Campus, to the Ravens, the fabled Yeomen and now the Lions, York's Men's Hockey has been a storied rise of All-Canadians, Athletes of the Year and successive championship titles. It's time we celebrated our story, honoured our achievements and reconnected with so many of you who contributed to York Hockey since the beginning.

You and your family are cordially invited to the inaugural Evening of York U Hockey, Wednesday November 6 at the Hockey Hall of Fame. On this special occasion, we will honour three indisputable stars of our first half-century:
  • York Head Coach Bill Purcell, York U Sport Hall of Fame Member, Past A.H.L., I.H.L. Head Coach, ECHL Assistant Coach and Head Coach in the Italian League
  • York Head Coach Dave Chambers, York U Sport Hall of Fame Member, Past N.H.L. Head Coach, Past NCAA Head Coach (Ohio State), professional coach in Switzerland, consultant to the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, and current Assistant Coach of the Schwenninger Wild Wings (D.E.L.)
  • York President Emeritus Ian Macdonald, O.C. , KLJ, Past Chairman Hockey Canada, Former Vice-Chair Canadian Hockey Association, Honorary Life Member of the Canadian Olympic Association.
Together, these leaders  contributed 25 years, half of York University's lifetime, profoundly influencing the development and success of its hockey program and student athletes, and ultimately, the game itself nationally and internationally.

Your evening will include a cocktail reception beginning at 6 p.m., featuring hockey-themed hors d'oeuvre plus a custom-created dessert by Marigolds & Onions. Meet up with former teammates, coaches and fellow alumni, as well as our current team roster, while discovering rare York hockey-related memorabilia and team photographs uniquely displayed in the incomparable HHOF collections. Bid on any number of the exclusive (and timely for the holidays!) silent auction items, and be sure to receive your free photo with the Stanley Cup. The event fittingly culminates in the Esso Great Hall with special guest tributes and presentations from hockey luminary to Bill, Dave and Ian, surrounded by all the major N.H.L. trophies and York U celebrants. Afterwards, the entire Hockey Hall of Fame will remain open for you and your guests to explore and enjoy, before departing with your complimentary gift bag.

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for you to enjoy unprecedented access to Toronto's Hockey Hall of Fame, and to honour the legacy of three outstanding builders of York University's Men's Hockey Program. Net proceeds from this evening will directly benefit the Men's Hockey Program.

To purchase single or family tickets, please visit https://dce.yorku.ca/aoer/registration_PE.aspx?EID=1127, or contact Bruce Logan at loganb@yorku.ca, telephone 416 650-8405. We look forward to seeing you on November 6th!