The Greater Ontario Hockey League recently announced the naming of awards in honour of notable alumni of GOJHL teams.
GOJHL Executive Director Tim Simmons says “this as an opportunity to recognize the legacy of these great players who started their careers with teams which would eventually be members of the GOJHL. It also serves a reminder of the league’s rich tradition and history.”
One of the awards now called the PAT STAPLETON MEMORIAL AWARD for Most Valuable Player, Western Conference.
Pat Stapleton:
Hometown: Sarnia, ON
One season as defenceman with Sarnia Legionnaires (1957-58)
– 45 points in 48 games
– Western Ontario League and Sutherland Cup champion
Two seasons with St. Catharines TeePees (OHA)
– 83 points
– 1960 OHA and Memorial Cup Champion
10 NHL seasons (BOS, CHI)
– 635 GP, 337 points
5 WHA seasons (CHI, IND, CIN)
– 372 GP, 239 points
Member of Team Canada in 1972 and 1974 Summit Series
Executive for Strathroy Rockets
Written by: GOJHL