The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame inducted their Class of 2022 at a special ceremony on August 13th!
Scott Fawcett, who of course has a rich history with our radio station, was a wonderful emcee.
Click on the play buttons below to hear live audio from the ceremony about and from the inductees and their families.
Individual Athletes
The late Danny Johnson, who played in both the NHL and WHA and was
chosen as team captain in his last year with the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets. Danny’s grandsons Brett and Anders Johnson accepted on his behalf.
Kelly Lyons, who was a Top 10 ranked swimmer in her age group in Canada.
Danny Smith, who had a distinguished 21 year career in The Special Olympics.
Builders
Dave Egan, who coached minor hockey for 37 years and was one of the leaders in
the Ice for Kids arena campaign. Dave’s son Shawn Egan accepted on his behalf.
The 1991 – 1993 Fort Frances Curling Club Committee, who built the current club on
Eighth Street after the original club was condemned only two years earlier.
The late Herman Guimond, who’s name was synonymous with hockey in Fort Frances and Couchiching First Nation from the 1940’s to the 1980’s. Herman’s son Herman Dennis Guimond accepted on his behalf.
Terry Ogden, who coached the Muskie hockey team to seven provincial medals, including the school’s first two gold medals in 1986 and 1989.
Teams
The 1989 Plaza Lanes Bantam Girls Bowling Team – Canadian Gold Medalists
The 1986 FFHS Muskie Hockey Team – Provincial Gold Medalists
All Photos Courtesy of The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Induction Ceremony Program
All audio recorded live at ceremony by 93.1 The Border
