Helping set the tone as the leader of the blueline for the New York Islanders dynasty of the late 1970s and early 1980s era, Denis Potvin was a true commander on the ice. Potvin surpassed all expectations and became the first NHL defenseman to score 1,000 career points. He was
Gentleman Joe Primeau was a playmaking wizard. He centered the 1930s famed “Kid Line” between Busher Jackson and Charlie Conacher. But Primeau got a late start as a hockey player.
Toronto native Tom Watt's excellent teaching ability led to a successful coaching career at both his collegiate alma matter and at the professional level. In 15 hockey seasons (1965-79, 1984-85), Tom Watt guided the University of Toronto Blues to 11 OUAA titles and 9 CIAU national championships, including 8 consecutive
Adam van Koeverden is one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes thanks to his four Olympic medals – the most by a Canadian paddler. At an early age, van Koeverden got acclimated with the water, after his mother signed him up at the Burloak Canoe Club in Oakville, ON, when he
It is difficult to quantify the chemistry of a team, especially in a sport such as figure skating, where outstanding pairs must combine individual excellence with flawless teamwork.
Daniel Nestor is one of the foremost doubles players in tennis history, due to his longevity and continued success at the top of the men's game. Nestor won his first doubles title in Bogotá, Colombia with Mark Knowles in 1994. They defeated French Open champions Luke and Murphy Jensen in
Abby Hoffman was accomplished in multiple sports before settling on track and field. As a youngster in Toronto, Hoffman learned to skate at the early age of three. When she was nine, she wanted to play hockey but there were no leagues for girls in the Toronto area.
Born in Toronto and raised in Vancouver, ultra-competitive Brian Budd enjoyed widespread fame after winning three successive World Superstars championships (1977-79) in a U.S.-based, made-for-TV competition.
