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Brenda Andress

Brenda Andress is a pioneering leader and relentless advocate for women’s sports. As President and Founder of SheIS, she mobilized the global sport community to elevate women’s sport, uniting leaders across all major leagues. She later expanded this vision by founding the SheIS Sports Network, the first singular mobile platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. As the inaugural Commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Professional Hockey League, Andress forged landmark NHL partnerships, secured national broadcast deals, expanded the league internationally, and helped achieve compensation for players and staff—leaving a lasting legacy of progress, inclusion, and opportunity.
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Jonathan Power

Jonathon Power is one of the most accomplished and influential squash players in history. In 1999, he became the first North American to reach World No. 1, redefining the global landscape of the sport. Over his career, Power won 36 professional titles, including the World Open and British Open, and captured Commonwealth Games gold for Canada. Renowned as one of the game’s greatest shotmakers, his creativity, skill, and competitive fire left a lasting mark on squash worldwide.
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Ron Francis

Ron Francis is one of the most respected and accomplished figures in NHL history. Over 23 seasons, he ranked among the league’s all‑time leaders in assists, points, and games played, earning recognition as one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players. Following his Hall‑of‑Fame playing career, Francis continued to shape the game as an executive, serving as president of hockey operations and helping build franchises at the highest level of professional hockey.
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Jennifer Botterill

Jennifer Botterill is one of the most accomplished athletes in Canadian history and a trailblazer in women’s hockey. A three‑time Olympic gold medallist and Olympic silver medallist, she represented Canada at four Olympic Games and won five World Championship titles, twice earning tournament MVP honours. A Harvard graduate and two‑time Patty Kazmaier Award winner, Botterill captained her university team before transitioning to a distinguished broadcasting career. As a leading NHL analyst and advocate for mentorship and development, she continues to shape the future of sport on and off the ice.
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Patrick Chan

Patrick Chan is the most decorated male figure skater in Canadian history. A three‑time world champion, he captured Olympic gold in the team event at PyeongChang 2018 and earned two Olympic silver medals at Sochi 2014. Chan is a record‑setting 10‑time Canadian national champion and a recipient of Canada’s top athletic honours. Internationally renowned for his speed, artistry, and technical mastery, he redefined excellence in men’s figure skating.
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Terry McLaughlin

Terry McLaughlin is one of Canada’s most accomplished sailors and a lifelong leader in the sport. An Olympic silver medallist, he competed at the highest international level and captured a Flying Dutchman world championship title. McLaughlin skippered Canada’s challenger in the Louis Vuitton Cup and later led the Royal Canadian Yacht Club to multiple international victories, earning Canadian Sailor of the Year honours twice. His legacy reflects excellence, longevity, and leadership on the world’s most competitive waters.
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Bob McKenize

Bob McKenzie is one of the most trusted and influential voices in hockey journalism. A former editor‑in‑chief of The Hockey News and long‑time columnist, he became a defining analyst at TSN, earning a Gemini Award and multiple Canadian Screen honours. Awarded the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey writing, McKenzie’s insight and credibility shaped nearly five decades of coverage before his retirement in 2025.
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Chatham Coloured All-Stars

The Chatham Coloured All‑Stars were trailblazers in Canadian sport, breaking barriers during the 1930s as one of the country’s most accomplished amateur baseball teams. In 1934, they made history as the first Black team to win a provincial title in the Ontario Baseball Association. Competing and winning against segregation and discrimination, the All‑Stars earned multiple championships and national recognition, leaving a powerful legacy of excellence, resilience, and social impact that transcended sport.
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Mike Keenan

Mike Keenan is one of the most accomplished and influential coaches in professional hockey history. Over a 25‑year NHL career, he led multiple franchises to the Stanley Cup Final and captured the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1994. Known as “Iron Mike,” Keenan ranks among the NHL’s all‑time leaders in playoff and career wins and is the first coach to win championships in both the NHL and KHL, cementing a legacy of excellence and intensity behind the bench.
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Jays Care Foundation

The Jays Care Foundation is a national leader in advancing access, inclusion, and opportunity through sport. As the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, Jays Care delivers programs and grants that remove barriers for youth across Canada, supporting girls, Indigenous communities, and children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Through initiatives such as Challenger Baseball, Girls at Bat, and Field of Dreams, the foundation has positively impacted tens of thousands of young people, using sport as a powerful force for community building and social change.
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Hall of Fame Inductees Class of 2025

2019 Toronto Raptors

  • Basketball
  • Conacher Family Heritage Award
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Curtis Hibbert

  • Gymnastics
  • Honoured Member
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Elizabeth Manley

  • Figure Skating
  • Honoured Member
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Glenn Howard

  • Curling
  • Honoured Member
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Glenroy Gilbert

  • Track and Field
  • Honoured Member
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Howie Birnie

  • Baseball
  • Sandy Hawley Community Service Award
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Larry Tanenbaum

  • Sports Executive
  • Bruce Prentice Family Legacy Award
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Paul Tracy

  • Auto Racing
  • Honoured Member
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Scott Russell

  • Journalist
  • Brian Williams Media Award
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Summer Mcintosh

  • Swimming
  • Syl Apps Ontario Athlete of the Year Award
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Vicky Sunohara

  • Hockey
  • Honoured Member
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Road Tennis Rising – Festival Day

Bring your family and friends to learn how to play a sport that originated in Barbados.

A mix between the sports of Tennis, Table Tennis and Pickleball, this sport will get you moving across the court. Equipment will be provided.

Meet many people in the community through this event and continue to help each other Shine On.

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July 2nd, 2025

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Recipients of the ontario sports hall of the fame scholarship 2025

Continuing its commitment to supporting young student-athletes, the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2025 scholarship recipients. This year, two outstanding students have been selected through the Alliance of Educators for Black Students (AEBS), in partnership with the York Region District School Board and under the continued leadership of retired educator Charlotte Reid.

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June 5th, 2025

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