Induction CEREMONIES
Canadian Little League Champions
2006 Inductees
- Saturday September 26th, 2009
- Valhalla Inn Ballroom
- Tickets: $75
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Three (3) athletes, two (2) builders and a national championship team will make up this years slate of Inductees to enter the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame at the 28th Annual Induction Dinner and Ceremonies on September 26th in Thunder Bay.
In the Athlete category the Hall of Fame will welcome two Thunder Bay athletes including international ski-jumper John Lockyer and stock car racing legend Tom Nesbitt with Dryden being represented by NHL hockey player Sean Pronger.
In the Builder category long time curling coach and volunteer Don Main of Thunder Bay will be joined by Fort Frances born Dave Allison, a hockey coach who has enjoyed success on the ice and behind the bench.
The Team category will welcome the members of the 1994-95 Thunder Bay Kings AAA Midget Hockey Team who claimed the Air Canada Cup as Canadian Midget Champions. The championship team roster includes: Steve Bailot, Marty Bannon, Jesse Black, Jim Buie, Peter Cava, Bryan Duce, Jesse Heerema, Chris Heino, Jamie Kelso, Corey LaFreniere, Joe Lombardo, Jeff Pradal, Joe Ritson, Kevin Schutte, Ian Sgambelluri, Mike Simeoni, Scott Sutton, John Vaillant, Colin Zulianello, Dave Bragnalo (Coach), Kelly Sundell (Ass’t Coach), Paul Mackett (Ass’t Coach), Cliff O’Brien (Manager), Richard Bosch (Trainer)
Hall of Fame President John Garland notes that “the individuals being inducted this year are another fine example of the outstanding athletes and coaches that have been produced in our region over the years. By inducting these individuals into the Hall of Fame we are able to ensure that their contributions in sport will not be forgotten and that they will continue to serve as a source of community pride for generations to come.”
The 2009 slate of Inductees will be officially inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame on September 26th at the Valhalla Inn. Tickets for the event are available at a cost of $75.00 each and can be ordered by calling 622-2852 or dropping by the Hall of Fame at 219 May Street South.