I am compiling a list of NHL Hockey Players and Coaches who originated from Verdun and here is my list so far:
Scotty Bowman, Coach
Guy Charron, Player and Coach
Eric Charron, Player
Dollard St Laurent, Player
Jimmy Mann, Player
Don Marshall, Player
If you have more to add to the list, please let me know as I can get their carreer on Wikipedia.
Mark Tite mentioned Robert Picard but his name is not on the Wikipedia list.
Guy
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Here is one for you Guy: Fern Majeau http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=13495
Les Ramsay: Chicago Blackhawks 44-45 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app?page=HistoricalPlayerDetail&pkey=14073&service=page
Jimmy Mann was a year behind me at Verdun High. Nice guy. Last I heard (a couple of years ago now) he is still playing with the NHL "Old timers".
Maggie, Thanks for the new names. Robert Picard is listed on the Legends site but shows that he was born in Montreal but of course that could be Verdun. I will not add him to the list until I have confirmation of him been born in Verdun. Maggie, do you know on what street Jimmy Mann lived, Woodland, Egan, Joseph or 3rd ave. Guy
Maggie, OK, I got the answer from Metalman, he was born on Egan. Guy
Guy, click on the link below to see a photo of 4 young VHS students that travelled to Russia for a hockey tournament. Jimmy Mann is the tallest one. I believe he was in grade 8 at the time and was injured in one of the games over there. http://www.geocities.com/thinslice1/then.html
those commie buggers.................hahahahah injuring one of our players why couldn't they just learn to play fair & square,like Bobby Clarke for example under ome of Fergy's suggestions..................
Maggie, Is that you on the other photo. Guy
No Guy, that is my "big" sister, Marian
You missed Bucky Hollingsworth. Same era as Don Marshal
Gordon "Bucky" Hollingsworth http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=2340
add a couple more Kevin Reeves -montreal canadiens-player Jean Savard -Hartford Whalers-player Norman Baron-montreal Canadien-player Peter Folco WHA-player Blair Mackasey jr-Toronto maple leafs-player/scout Ron Lapointe-quebec Nordiques-coach Denis Savard-chicago black hawks/mtl canadiens-player/coach Bim
Bim I have done research on these players on the Wikipedia and Legends site and here are the results: Kevin Reeves: not listed Jean Savard listed but no information shown Normand Baron: O.K. Peter Folco: listed but no information Blair MacKasey jr:: shows born in Hamilton Ont. Ron Lapointe: He was a coach only so not listed Denis Savard: shows born Pte Gatineau Qc. Normand Baron is the only one that shows born in Verdun and career statistics. Guy
The players or coaches do not necessarily require to be born in Verdun to qualify as a Verdunite. They need only to have lived in Verdun but I want to make sure that the information we have is accurate as it will be kept in the SHGV archives. Guy
Hi Guy,
What about Blair MacKasey? He went to VCHS and lived on Godin (right where Monteith ran tinto Godin - his house was right next to the lane). Here is a bio of his son:
full name is Blair John Mackasey ... birthday is Nov. 4, 1983 … son of Blair and Debbie Mackasey ... father is the Director of Pro Scouting for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild ... mother is a Teacher’s Aid in a high school in Montreal ... both parents attended McGill University in Montreal ... father played major junior hockey in Canada and three seasons professionally, appearing in one NHL game for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1976-77 season ... has an older sister Andrea in graduate school at Concordia and two younger siblings, a sister Erin and a brother Dave ... enjoys music, movies and golf … majoring in economics.
Blair played one game in the NHL, and he has done a lot for Hockey Canada. Anyways, he played the one game and he is from Verdun, so that qualifies him for your list of hockey players or coaches from Verdun that worked in the NHL..
Here is a video of Blair Sr. opining about hockey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZMVR4cEuZ8
BrownBlvd
Bobby O'Reilly...one of the toughest ever from Verdun, and was in Slap Shot. Brian Elwell, played in Syracuse for a number of years. And let's not forget that Slap Shot was actually written by a Verdun girl, by the name of Dowd (Wendy, I believe).
I stand corrected. I was always under the impression she and her brotyher, Ned, who was in the movie were both from Verdun. Thanks for setting me straight on that one.
Brownblvd, Is Blair MacAsey sr related top Brian MacAsey the polititian. Guy
How about Craig Patrick. I believe he went to VCHS. After spending the vast majority of his childhood in Wellesley, Massachusetts, he was sent at age fourteen to Quebec to play junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the Lachine Maroons and later the Montreal Junior Canadiens. After spending the vast majority of his childhood in Wellesley, Massachusetts, he was sent at age fourteen to Quebec to play junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the Lachine Maroons and later the Montreal Junior Canadiens.
Guys what about Denis Cyr Pat Lafontain Brain Johnson I remember watching these guys play in Verdun.
Mooseman, I know a bit about Pat Lafontaine. Despite his french name, he was an American who boarded in Verdun during his stay in Montreal when he played his junior hockey. A far as Denis Cyr and Brian Johnson, they are unknown to me so if you have any addditional information dont't hesitate to post it. My list is getting longer and longer and I appreciate all the feedback. Guy
What about Bucky Hollingsworth hockey player Margo Allen
Has the name Chuck Catto been mentioned,.......he was GM for the StLouis Blues....... and he was one of Our members here on Verdun Connections and a friend of Kungfu's (Jimmy's)........... or is it players only,.....??? In anycase R.I.P. Chuck.........................
Chuck Catto was also from Point St. Charles.
I think he lived in Verdun as well,at some point,.did he not? Jimmy (Kungfu) may know for sure...... HF&RV
Wally Weir was born in Verdun and played for Quebec Nordiques,Hartford Whalers and the Pittsburg Peguins. This info just received from his Mum. Margo Allen
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Margo, Yes I do have Bucky on my list. I even have a picture of him with his hockey team at VHS from the 1947 yearbook wich we have at the SHGV. Guy
Les, The Gump was born in Verdun on the 14th of May 1929 in the point and played for the Verdun Cyclones at age 17 from 1946 to 1948, a Rangers farm team. However, I have no information that he ever lived in Verdun so he would not qualify. The response has been so overwelming that I probably will make different categories such as players, coaches, players/ coaches, players that played in Verdun only, however, I will have to draw a line somewhere. Also I want to double check the information I am receiving to have a credible list. I will cetainly post my list when completed. Guy
BrownBlvd, I have checked the Wikipedia site and there is a Blair Mackasey born 13 December 13, 1955 in Hamilton Ont. so this must be the father, He is also listed on the Hockey Legends site as Blair David MacKasey and played 1 NHL team with the Toronto Maple Leafs.. Blair John MacAsey is not shown on wither sites. Are you sure he played pro hockey and if so with whom. Guy
Hi Guy, The Blair Mackasey that I knew was the son of Bryce Mackasey, MP who lived in Verdun. I believe he had a brother Brian and they went to VCHS. You might check the VCHS annuals 64-71 for more information. They both played hockey,,,not sure if they made it to the NHL? Hope this helps. Mike
I believe Blair Mackasey was Bryce Mackasey's nephew,........but Bryce did have four kids...one was Michael Mackasey,.who went to VCHS too,.after grade school in StWillibrord's..................... I'll see what I can find on the family ,.but so far any referance's to Blair,are relative to his Hockey background,and makes no mention (so far at least) of his father being Bryce,.also Blair was born in Hamilton Ontario,....and is only early 50's right now,......Minesota Wild director of player ..blah blah blah........ I do think I remember Mike having and older brother,...but not sure about a youner one,........ but I am fairly certain that he is the nephew of Bryce.... I'll keep looking for more info: HF&RV
les we lived a few buildings away from the mackasey's, oreilly's know them all, look in vch74, there's classmates that can give more info about the past.. i know most of what they are doing today, some are here in ottawa montreal, all have business, in printing, moving etc.
How about an NHL Vice President! Kevin Prendergast VP of Edmonton Oilers. He grew up in Verdun, went to VCHS and was the QB who lead the Black and Gold Verdun Bengals junior football team to Canadian Championship victory in 1970 / 71 along with Donny Meahan his primary reciver.
Hi there My uncle Lorne "Gump" never lived in Verdun......unfortunatley!!!! Lynn
Blair Mackasey is Bryce Mac's nephew....Bryce had one son, Micheal Lynn
not a player or coach but did scotty morrison come from verdun
Don't think so..... Born in Toronto, Morrison resides in Don Mills, ON with his wife Kathy and son Mark.
Les, I made a slip up and contradicted myself, the Gump was born in the point, not Verdun, I just noticed my mistake after rereading my post. Sorry about that. Guy
Joey, Re message 31, what is Yvon's second name. Guy
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Hi metalman I knew Bob O'Rielly ,.as he was in 9th grade at VCHS and his brother Paul was in 8th grade at VCHS,......both of them were competitive and good at whatever sports they played,......They knew how to utilise their skills,and as I recall were always very deceent to everyone,and generally played relatively fair....................and Hockey was a special talent for them ...Bob at least,as he was bigger then than Paul,...but a year or so does wonders (in the overall scheme of things)...............hahahahha HF&RV
Hi Guy,
I was referring to Blair Mackasey who was born in 1955. He may have been born in Hamilton, but he grew up in Verdun right on Godin probably a few hundred feet from MetalMan's house on Riverview. Apparently his son (born in 1983) plays for the Princeton hockey team. I believe that Blair, the dad, graduated from VCHS in 1972 (he was a year older than me).
If others want to see the Blair Mackasey I was referring to, cut and paste this link to the YouTube video into your browser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZMVR4cEuZ8
That is defnitely Blair from Godin.
Also, this site below has Blair's picture in it (definitely him again) and it mentions that, although he was born in Hamilton, his home town was Verdun. It also shows that he played only 1 NHL game for Toronto on 5 October, 1976.
http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1975/75055.html
Blair played not only hockey but also two years of minor-league baseball in Montreal Expos farm system. His first season was spent at Jamestown, N.Y., and his second season was at Cocoa Beach, Fla.
I hope these links help.
BrownBlvd
Hi again, Guy.
I don't know if Blair Mackasey from Godin was related to Bryce Mackasey from Moffat (and also the Federal Liberal policitian who also owned Trenholme Printing in Verdun as well as the sport goods store on Wellington - my father bough me or my brother a bicycle there in the 1960s). You mentioned Brian Mackasey in your question to me, but I think that you intended to write Bryce Mackasey.
Bryce Mackasey also had a son, whose name escapes me, born sometime in the mid 1950s who also went to VCHS, I believe but I might have that wrong.
Here is a bio of Bryce Mackasey from this site:
http://www.assnat.qc.ca/fra/Membres/notices/m-n/MACKBS.htm
Bryce Stuart MACKASEY
(1921-1999)
Né à Québec, le 25 août 1921, fils de Frank S. Mackasey, directeur au Canadien National, et d'Ann Glover.
A étudié à la St. Patrick's High School à Québec et aux universités McGill et Sir George Williams à Montréal. Diplômé en commerce et en économie.
Manufacturier à Verdun. Président de Trenmore Printing and Trophies and Sporting Goods Ltd. de 1955 à 1968. Collabora au Messager de Verdun de 1954 à 1960. Président de la commission des sports de la ville de Verdun en 1957.
Conseiller municipal de Verdun de 1960 à 1963. Élu député libéral à la Chambre des communes dans Verdun en 1962. Réélu en 1963 et 1965. Secrétaire parlementaire du ministre de la Santé et du Bien-être social du 16 juillet au 8 septembre 1965, et du ministre du Travail du 7 janvier 1966 au 8 février 1968. Réélu en 1968. Membre du Conseil privé, ministre sans portefeuille dans le cabinet Trudeau du 9 février au 5 juillet 1968, ministre du Travail du 6 juillet 1968 au 27 janvier 1972 et ministre de la Main-d'oeuvre et de l'Immigration du 28 janvier au 26 novembre 1972. Réélu en 1972 et 1974. Ministre d'État du 3 juin au 7 août 1974. Ministre des Postes du 8 août 1974 au 14 septembre 1976. Ministre de la Consommation et des Corporations du 8 avril au 14 septembre 1976. Démissionna le 27 octobre 1976. Élu député libéral à l'Assemblée nationale dans Notre-Dame-de-Grâce en 1976. Démissionna le 25 avril 1978. Candidat libéral défait dans Ottawa-Centre à l'élection fédérale partielle du 16 octobre 1978. Nommé président du conseil d'administration d'Air Canada le 14 décembre 1978. Élu député libéral à la Chambre des communes dans Lincoln (Ontario) en 1980. Ne s'est pas représenté en 1984. Associé dans la compagnie d'investissement Suisse Canada Capital.
Docteur en droit honoris causa de la Sir George Williams University en 1969. Membre du Club Lions, des Chevaliers de Colomb et du Cercle universitaire.
Décédé à Montréal, le 5 septembre 1999, à l'âge de 78 ans et 1 mois.
Avait 챕pous챕 le 13 f챕vrier 1942, Margaret Cecilia O'Malley, fille de Patrick O'Malley, dessinateur industriel.
BrownBlvd
Hi BrownBlvd,...........I've seen the youtube ,..as well as many other sites re: Blair..........it still makes him Bryce's nephew.......... but he did live in Verdun & go to the same schoools as us,,,,,,,no doubt I wonder (often) How his Cousin Michael is doing ? Anyone know,...I Remember that he had many medical attentions that he did dutifully attend to,....from the time I went to grade school (StWillibrord's) and then to VCHS...........Anyone out there know what Mike is doing now? I know that Kate Lenihan(who knew Mike Mac well) will be out here (Westcoast) visiting with her husband,........and I will get to be updated on many old Verdun People, I will certainly update us ,when I know more for certain......... Where's the Paul Figueroa's ,.....or the Wagnells'.......or the Mike Mackasey's .........or the Jacqueline(Tiny) Clarke's ......or Sarah Cloutier, or my favourite nice person Tina Cloutier........ oh there's a lot of people we tend to forget (in name ) but we Rememeber as persons' all Verdun folk leave a lasting impression ,..don't they??? regardless of whether it was a short or long bus trip,...................cause Life so far is making the trip shorter & shorter all the time: HaveFun& Remember Verdun
Guy,
Try searching for information about hockey players at:
http://www.hockeydb.com
This follwoing link shows that Kevin Reeves didn't play in the NHL but does show where he did play.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=00008127
Also, it states that he was born in Westmount, but I know that he grew up in Montreal, just like Coach Bim said.
I recall that Kevin had an older brother, Tom.
BrownBlvd
hey les its always the question, in todays lifestyle, when do you have some time to visit or see someone. what i can't understand, in canadian tire, they have tons of car wax, car wash yet i never see anyone on a saturday wash or wax there car, in there driveways? people have no time, they go to a car wash. in verdun, we had little kitchens everyone ate at home, today our kitchens in our homes are 3 times the size, all the hi quailty equpiment to cook. no time, everyone goes out to eat, or call pizza pizza, chinese food
Joey, That is quite an impressive biography of Yvon Duhamel and his exploits. I am sure motorcycle fans have enjoyed the article. Although not in the hockey sphere, your contribution is well appreciated. Guy
Gpilon Did Bobby O'Reilly play professional hockey. Did Paul Newman play in Slapshot. Guy
David NC I am limiting myself to Hockey players who played professionally and were born or lived in Verdun. Guy
Les, Is Chuck Catto from Verdun. Guy
I am not sure ,as he seems to hail from the Point (which many did) as well as Verdun,...His obit (in our 'inmemoriam' section) says he was proud to be a Legion #212 member,.and that's the Verdun Crawford Pk Legion,.so I really am not sure....... Audrey (Deedee) would know ,.as well as Kungfu (Jimmy) ...... but We will find out & get back to you with the info,....... HF&RV
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Guy...
Mea cupa , Mea culpa , Mea Maxima Culpa.
>>>>>> [ :- )
Thank you for your integrity and honesty.
And the oppurtunity for personal introspection.
Glad that the information is useful to you.
joey
Guy, Craig Patrick did play professional hockey and did live Verdun for a brief time. Patrick's pro career was comparatively modest but he did play eight seasons in NHL with the California Golden Seals, the St. Louis Blues, the Kansas City Scouts, and the Washington Capitals. He also played briefly for the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the World Hockey Association in 1976-77 before jumping back to the NHL when the Saints folded. He amassed 72 goals, 91 assists, and 163 points in 401 NHL games
He also went to VCHS I beleive .............................Craig Patrick definetly an NHL'er hf&rv
Here is the hockey list of players who were born or lived in Verdun. There are no doubt errors or additions to make so lets try to keep this research on an ongoing basis.The list will be part of the SHGV archives.Thanks to all those who contributed. Guy
Guy thanks for your compilation,.......you are organised for sure........ small point Peter Folco ...... with an O ...Just in case he jons here......hahah Otherthan that ,.very nice work,......... and Thanks Again
Buddy O'Connor , Verdun Crawford Park , Montreal Canadians , New York Rangers
Buddy won the Hart and Lady Byng Trophies and if I am not mistaken is in the Hall of Fame
Talking about Bryce MacAsey, here is an old picture of him in the center with the former Mayor Lucien Caron on the right who passed away a few years ago. I'm wondering if thats Mario Lemeiux on the left There is a resemblance. I will check it out. Guy ARCHIVES SHGV
Hello Guy let me save you a step or two,..but Mario was only born in October of 1965,..........the 'ties' these guys are wearing are older than that,... hahahahha .......these are very early 70's photo's ( Just my Guess & opinion)
Terry, Buddy O'OConnor, boy that a good one. I had completely forgotten about him although he is from my era. On the Legends of Hockey site, it is shoywn that he is from Montreal but it also says that he attended St Willibrord school so it is abvious that he was a Verdunite. Thanks a lot for your contribution, I am adding him to my list. Guy
Skip Burchill longtime resident of Verdun,Montreal Maroons and he also coached in Toledo when he left Verdun.I believe his first name may be Frank. Bobby Orielly played in WHA Ricky Moore Crawford park resident played in the Swiss league
Guy if u need some sports history,my dad Walter Liddell still lives in verdun and maybe can add some info.he is listed.and is a short walk to the library
Bim, I found Skippy Burchell on the Hockey Legends site and made a copy of his carreer for my archives and added him to my list. He played 2 games for the Montreal Canadiens in the 50-51 season. As far as Bobby O'Oreilly and Ricky Moore, they are not listed on either Wikipedia nor Hockey Legends sites, mainly because they did not play in the NHL, nevertheless, I am adding them to my list, subject to confirmation. I will give your dad a call and invite him over to the SHGV below the Verdun Library. I am there on most Saturdays starting on the 8th of this month. Bim, I greatly appreciate your contribution. Guy
Hi Guy ,.here's a site with the names of quite a few NHL'ers,......and many with their hometown listed as Verdun,.but I would also check into some of the ones listed as Lachine ,.or Lasalle,....or NunsIsland / Verdun. Many of them ,may have lived in Verdun at some point,....... http://www.databasehockey.com/players/bycountry.htm?code=CAN HF&RV
Les, I have added the site to my favorites and I will scrutinize it to see if I can find more Verdunites. Thanks a lot for your contribution. Guy
Les, Re messsage no. 72: I found another Verdunite on the site mentioned, his name is Jim Bartlett who played only 2 games in the 1954-55 season. The beauty of this site is that it lists the names of all the players who were on the team that season. Here they are: Boom Boom Geoffrion, Maurice Richard, Jean Béliveau, Bert Olmstead, Ken Mosdell, Doug Harvey, Dickey Moore, Jack Leclair, Tom Johnson, Floyd Curry, Émile Bouchard, Dollard St Laurent (V), Ed Litzenberger, Jim McPherson, Don Marshall (V), Eddie Mazur, Paul Meger, Paul Masnik, Jean Guy Talbot, Jim Bartlett (V), Garry Blaine, Dick Gamble, Jean Lamirande, Orval Tessier, Goalies: Andr챕 Binette, Claude Evans, Charlie Hodge and Jacques Plante. I remember most of these players and there are a few Verdunites. Great site. Guy (Roxboro)
Hello Guy,.Yes I thought it was an informative site, I did see that it listed the name of the teams ,the player was on,.but I didn't go far enough into it ,.to see the names of the other players on the team,.that's great stuff,..I will take a closer look at the site,........... HF&RV
Les, I found another Verdunite on that site who played for the NHL SJS team 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons, his name is ED COURTENAY, born 2/2/1968 in Verdun. Guy
Les, Here is another one, his name is Jean Cusson, born 10/5/1942 Verdun Qc, played 2 games only for Oakland NHL team 1967-68 season. Guy
Les, Here is another one: POLLY DROUIN Height 5' 7", Weight 160 lbs Born 1/4/1908, Verdun Qc Played for Montreal Canadien 1935-1941 Guy
Here is another hockey player from Verdun: RON HARRIS Position Defence Height 5'9" weight 175 lbs Born 6/30/1942, Verdun Qc Career 1959-1976 Guy
I found 5 more hockey players who originated from Verdun: CLAUDE LEGRIS Height 5'9" Weight 164 lbs Born 11/06/1956, Verdun Qc Played for Detroit NHL 1980-81 and 1981-1982 MICHEL MONGEAU Height: 5'9" Weight 190 lbs Born: 02/09/1965, Nun's Island Qc Career NHL 1989-1993 JIM (JIM) MELEDRUM PETERS (SR) Height: 5'11", Weight 165 lbs Born: 10/02/1922, Verdun Qc Career: NHL 1945-1954 JIMMY (JIM) STEPHEN PETERS (JR) Height: 6'2", Weight 175 Lbs Born: 06/20/1944, Montreal Qc (Verdun?) Career: 1964-1975 DAN VINCELETTE Height: 6'2", Wweight 200 lbs Born: 08/01/1967, Verdun c Career: NHL 1986-1992 Complete revised list to follow. Guy
Les, While checking the hockey player list on the Hockey sites, I came upon the name of Archie Wilcox who played from 1926 to 1935 for various clubs including the Montreal Maroons and the Bostons Bruins amongst others. Would this be the same Archie Wilcox who was I believe a councilman for the City of Verdun. His biograghy says he was born in Montreal in 1903 but nothing is mentioned about Verdun. If this is the same one, I will include him in my list. Guy
Hello Guy,.it seems there were two Archie Wilcox,.at last according to some vague information on the Ville de Montreal site under the Parks section for the Borrough of Verdun: Archie-Wilcox park Probably named in honour of Thomas Archibald (Archie) Wilcox, councillor of Verdun from 1945 to 1973. Another theory has it that the park was named after a hockey player of the same name from Verdun.
Address
Located at the corner of rue Woodland and boulevard LaSalle Wellington–de-l’Église neighbourhood
Recreational and tourist facilities
> Bike path across the park
> Game of Bowls field http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_dad=portal&_pageid=2480,2900014&_schema=PORTAL I'll try to find out more information,.if I can,.but I suspect you can add his name to the Hockey File your building,........... HF&RV ps: I would imagine that there may be something on file in the SHGV library re: Hockey Player or the Councillor??? Good Luck
There was an Archie Wilcox Bursary awarded to students from Bannantyne School. I guess that doesn't help solve your mystery, just a piece of info that was resurrected by your messages.
Although he never played in the NHL, Ron Lapointe coached both Washington, as an assistant, and later became head coach of Quebec Nordiques. Ron passed away in 1992 due to cancer at a very young age. The Verdun Memorial Golf Tournament which we held in Toronto for a number of years was in memory of Ron, and later also in memory or Wayne Galae.
Absolutely no relation that I know of ,but we had a Rick Lapointe ,.who was born here in Victoria BC,.and passed away a few years ago,...my better half (if I'm allowed to use that term)....hahahahah knows his wife really well,.and she is one of the nicest people you could ever meet,.....& so are their kids,,,,,,,,,,, GlenP,........ is that Wayne Galley(sp?) with a brother named Stephen Galley (sp?) id so they lived on 6th avenue Btwn Wellington & Lasalle Blvd on the West side,......and so did Peter Folco live on the same side of 6thav./.He too played hockey,I believe he is on Guy's list of VerdunHockey Players,.....but was Wayne a hockey player or was the tournament a memorial for him as a friend??? I believe you also know Bob & Paul O'Reilly,........I see a Frank Rastelli in the obits of the Gazette ,...and he is Paul Or'eilly 's father in law ,I think. also Paul Rastelli was another Verdun guy,..it was his father who passsed,... hf&rv
Sorry got carried away with my last post ,& forgot to ad this info on Rick Lapointe,.from Victoria BC.............. Rick Paul Lapointe Rick Lapointe was a mobile defenceman with a good shot from the point who could also play an abrasive style in his own zone. He played nearly 700 games for five clubs in an NHL career that spanned eleven years. Born in Victoria, B.C., Lapointe played in the BCJHL with the Nanaimo Clippers before excelling on the WHL's Victoria Cougars. In 1974-75 he scored 70 points in 67 games, represented Canada at the World Junior Championships, and was taken fifth overall by the Detroit Red Wings at the Amateur Draft. He was also named to the first all-star units in the WCJHL and the World Junior tourney. The scouts were impressed with the youngster's playmaking ability and willingness to play aggressively in his own zone. Lapointe was solid during his first two years with the mediocre Wings. After a trade to the Philadelphia Flyers in February 1977, he settled into a more defensive role and put up excellent plus/minus numbers. Prior to the 1979-80 season, Lapointe was dealt to the St. Louis Blues for Blake Dunlop. He solidified the club's blueline but was traded to the Quebec Nordiques for veteran forward Pat Hickey in August 1982. The veteran spent more of his time with the Nord's AHL farm team. In 1983-84, he was a standout on the Fredericton Express and named to the league's first all-star team. Lapointe was a veteran role player on the L.A. Kings for two seasons before retiring in 1986. He died some years ago now,I wonder if he was related to all of these other famous Lapointe Hockey Players?????
Here is my up to date list of Hockey Players who were born or lived in Verdun. It is inevitable that errors ocurred and names will need to be added or removed but my aim is to have a list as accurate as possible on a continuous basis so input from members is welcome as usual. Thanks to all those who have contributed. A copy of this list will be kept at the SHGV archives. Hockey fans may want to make a copy. Guy
There's a lot of work there Guy,.....Should make an interesting list when it's done,..making it easier to make the new additions as they come in. I appreciate your taking the time to include my name as a contributor,.but to make it easier for you,you can consider any contributions I make just leads,.you've done all the work,...So I won't feel bad seeing just your name or whatever,..... I appreciate seeing the end product & appreciate all the work you've gone too,..... Have Fun & Remember Verdun
VERDUN HOCKEY TRIVIA It is interesting to note that at the beginning of their hockey careers, Maurice Rocket Riichard and Émile Butch Bouchard both played for Verdun Maple Leafs and the Verdun Jr Maple leafs in the late 30s and early 40s. Guy
I remember Donnie Marshall lived in Goose Village,on Forfar,while he was in the minors and his first year with the Habs. Jimmy Peters Jr. summered in Verdun as a youngster(on Egan). I think he lived in California with his mother.
Guy, if you are including players that didn't play in the NHL but played professionally you can add Mike Ortuso who played for the Swiss National Team as well as the Maine Nordiques, Bruce Mullett who played in the IHL, and I think Gary Butler had a shot with the Rangers.
I Remember Mike Ortuso,.they lived on Wellington Street btwn: Galt & Church Avenue,...on the river side of Wellington (Sside) mid block 2nd floor,directly across from that big church,...... Mike Ortuso Left Wing
Born Dec 27 1947 -- Montreal, PQ
Height 5.05 -- Weight 150 -- Shoots L
Regular Season Playoffs Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1969-70 Did Not Play Ind Statistics Unavailable 1970-71 Swiss National Team Intl Statistics Unavailable 1971-72 Swiss National Team Intl 21 32 35 67 0 1972-73 Swiss National Team Intl 28 25 25 50 20 1973-74 Maine Nordiques NAHL 68 31 53 84 24 6 2 1 3 12........................Great hockey player ,.but the knock was he was too small,but he could play................................... HF&RV
Dave and Les, Yes I am including Verdunites who played professionally not only for the NHL on my list of players who were born or who lived in V erdun. I will add Mike Ortuso to my list. Thanks for your input. Guy
Dave and Les, I will add Mike Ortuso to my list of Verdunites on les's say so but I will wait for more conclusive evidence for Bruce Mullett and Gary Butler. The HockeyDB.com site shows Bruce Mullett born in St John's Nfld and played for the Montreal Junior Canadians, no mention of Verdun. As for Gary Butler, his name does not appear on any of the 4 sites I consulted. Guy
Correction: (Messages 91 and 92) On both your say so. (Davee and Les). Sorry about that. Guy
Hi,
Jimmy Peters Sr. is my uncle and Jimmy Peters Jr. is my cousin.
My uncle played for the Montreal Canadians, the Detroit Red Wings and I believe the Philadelphia team. He passed away last year in Detroit, where he lived for many years.
The last I heard of my cousin, he was teaching/coaching hockey in Flagstaff, Arizona.
I have some pictures that I will post if I can find them.
Kitsch
Kitsch, This is excellant information regarding the fact that Jim Peters Sr and Jr are related to you. I am adding your comments to our archives. Thanks for your input. Guy
Kitsch, I hope you find those photos so that we can see them. Guy
Guy, Bruce Mullett played hockey for Norman Dawe Memorial Association, Verdun RedWings, Verdun Maple Leafs, Montreal JRs, and VHS school team. I went to High School with him and he attended Riverview elementary. I think he lived on Moffatt. Anyway he definately was a Verdun lad.
OK Dave, thats good enough for me, he goes on my list of Verdunites who played Hockey professionally. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Guy
although bruce mullet did not play in an nhl game he did dress as a back up for at least 1 game for the Habs. he was playing at the time for Habs farm team in muskegon, and was brought for 1 game but i'm not sure of the year. shayne
excuse me if i missed a post but i do not see Ray Bourque's name i Guy's list.
http://habsgoalies.blogspot.com/2007/06/bruce-mullet-in-system-1967-68.html
http://www.hockey-fans.com/players/bourque.php
i may be wrong about ray bourque i cant seem to find any positive info on place of birth...i believed he was born in verdun but in all places i have looked it just states montreal as place of birth... as for bruce mullett, i know it says he was from st johns but i know he lived on valiquette, i was a friend of bruce's all through childhood. i know for sure he was in the Habs system.
Wikipedia says he was born in St. Laurent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Bourque
you're right i stand corrected... thanks maggie
Maggie, Thanks for the hockey site on Montreal Habs Goalies. I have added it to my favorites.While on the subject, there is an article in todays La Presse that Patrick Roy's fatther, Michel Roy, has written the biography of his son. Although it is in french, it may be published in English. The name of the biography is "Le Guerrier", translation "The Worrior". Guy
Guy ,.although there has been speculation that Maurice lived in Verdun ( I have never seen this confirmed),.but he did come highly recommended to the Habs,.by Arthur Therrien apparently after having been seen playing hockey on an outdoor rink in Bordeaux,........ just thought I'd add this little bit of info, .for what it's worth
Maurice Richard.
Maurice Richard played his full eighteen-season career with the Montreal Canadiens, retiring in 1960. Tommy Gorman, who managed the Canadiens when Richard joined the team, wrote this note on the back of the photo: "Maurice (The Rocket) Richard, probably the greatest player I have ever signed. He was recommended by Art Therien, of Verdun, and did not cost Les Canadiens one dollar. We scouted Richard in an open air rink out in Bordeaux."
Les, I mentioned previously that Maurice Richard and Butch Bouchard both played for the Verdun Maple Leafs at the beginning of their careers, late 30s, beginning 40s. That must be where the rumor came from but there is no evidence that they actually lived in Verdun. Incidently, we French Canadians considered the Rocket the best all around player that ever played in the NHL while the English Canadians considered Gordie Howe the best player. I wonder who is right. That should start a debate. Guy
Guy, could you tell me where I could get a copy French) of Patrick Roy's Biography?
Guy , I serious.le Rocketly doubt ,that Canadians ,.regardless of being French or English,could possibly be segragated so finely ,as to being Either/ Or, Please tell me you don't believe that...........Yikes , I just watched the Habs game the other night (which as much as I hate to admit ,those FN leafs,beat the Habs) but in the stands were many many leaf sweaters ,could these same people ,who probably not even alive in Maurice's hey-day,..be anti Maurice fans...................... I think not my friend,............ And I am an English Canadian ,...but I have always been an avid Habs ( Montreal Canadiens Fan)....and as a kid ,I took great pleasure in putting a Gordie Howe Hockey Card in the spokes of a bicycle,.........but would never think of such blasphemy ,by doing anything like that with a Montreal Canadiens Card of any player (least of all ,the Rocket).........hahahahhaa Canada (nor the hockey world ,) was ever divided by French / English ,and certainly not by the two players mentioned,...........(albeit) I have no doubt that those Hockey Arguements still go on today,..they have to be measured in different lights,...........there's no dispute that playing 5 decades & amassing the point totals he did,that Gordie Howe is with out a doubt an Incredible hockey Player\.....................nor can anyone deny that the Pride & Fierceness & will to win ,wasn't possesed by the Rocket Maurice Richard,.......as I recently heard quoted by Ted Lindsay ........the Rocket was the most effective & feared player from the Blue line in............ ( quite a statement ,from a Wings player who played with as much heart as both these two players: I also have never liked the division of (what amounts ,to nothing more thanvery Highly Paid athletes playing a Game) by language,.......I played with kids of every language on the outdoor rinkd in Verdun, & Just Really wanted to Win,...........no matter who the other team was,...... The same as I always supported the Canadiens,......regardless of who they played,..and if a favourite player was ever traded from the Habs, then they were now the enemy & I would have lost my support for them.........(including Guy) when he played for the Rangers,........Yikes ............language of origin ,should not ever be the reason to support or not support a player or team...... I find now in this day & age I have a hard time even supporting any one team or player,.since they all make obscenely huge salary's to play a game ,we all loved,& would have played for Pride Alone,............that Crest on your Chest ,.should be ,more than enough to make you want to win.......... but this language barrier is now threatning to rear it's ugly head again ( as reported by that fool from lapresse)......please Gordie was liked & admired by many & so was the Rocket,.......by fans of all languages.........' BTW: we should all Hate the leafs ..just because...................hahahahahha I think most of us Verdunites (Verduners) all loved the Rocket......\ but I do wish I had kept some of those Howe & Hull cards from the bicycle spokes of the early 60's .........................YIKES !!! hahahahahahahha Have Fun & Remember Verdun,
Maggie, Here is the photo of Patrick Roy's father, Michel Roy, the author, showing the biography of his son. Despite his age, Michel Roy who appears quite young on the photo has had quite a career, he was the Quebec delegate in Chicago, under-minister (sous-ministre) of tourisme, siinger, guitarist, cinema stage-hand (monteur au cinéma) and now council president of Telefilm Canada. A translation will no doubt follow and should be available across Canada at your local bookstore. Guy
well guy there may be some validity to what you say about the language division among canadians regarding the howe / richard popularity. but english quebecers, now that's another thing, they loved their rocket. my take on this, both equally as great, two different style hockey players. and a little side note: i hate the leafs, just because...LOL
Concerning my list of Hockey players from Verdun wich I posted on the 24th of September 2007, included on that list is Blair MacKasey. In the currant issue of our local newspaper, Cités Nouvelles, it is mentioned that Blair now lives in Beaconsfield and is now a professional recruiter for the Minnesota Wilds since January 2006. He was previously wih Equipe Canada Junior team for 4 years. He has 2 girls, 26 and 20 years old and 2 boys 24 and 16. He was originally from Hamilton Ont. and moved to Verdun when 6 years old. He moved to Beaconsfield when he was 20 and hjs lived in the West-island ever since. I wonder if he is related to Bryce MacKasey, the politician also from Verdun. It is always nice to hear about old Verdunites. Enclosed is my currant List Of Former Verdun players (41) along with a photo of Blair wich also appeared in the newspaper:
Hi Guy ,.I think he is a nephew,.to Bryce............. HF&RV
Blair Mackasey on the NHL in Winnipeg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZMVR4cEuZ8 more on Blair 's hockey background http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blair_MacKasey hf&rv
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