It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of our head coach and friend, Dale Hawerchuk.
On behalf of the entire Barrie Colts organization and our fans, our condolences and thoughts are with the Hawerchuk family.
Waking up this morning after what happened last night really puts things into perspective. Hockey is just a game, but life is a gift! Huge stick clap to everyone involved in last nights efforts to help
@BulldogsOHL
Head Coach Dave Matsos.
#RealHeroes
OHL rookie of the year ✔️
All time Colts leading scorer (goals and points)✔️
Captain from 05-07 ✔️
Team Canada world junior gold medalist ✔️
Calder Cup champ ✔️
843 NHL games and counting ✔️
On Jan 25, Bryan Little's
#18
will be retired prior to the game vs. Hamilton!
On behalf of the Barrie Colts, we invite everyone from the community to join us in remembering the legacy that Dale Hawerchuk left behind. Please feel free to take photos, sign the commemorative banner and leave flowers, cards and/or photos in honour of Dale.
#HawerchukStrong
For anyone attending or watching tonights game in Barrie, just an update that Hamiltons Head Coach Dave Matsos is awake and is on route to the hospital.
Barrie Colts staff gathered today to extend our most sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the support we have received over the last week.
Dale...our coach...our friend…our mentor, you will be greatly missed by all.
#HawerchukStrong
Join us on Dec. 16th to help us honour our late friend and former Head Coach, Dale Hawerchuk.
“This will be a special night for all Colts fans“ commented Howie Campbell.
🗞
🎟️
#BackInTheSaddle
The entire Barrie Colts organization is remembering our good friend and long-time Head Coach, Dale Hawerchuk, today.
He would have been 59. We all miss you Dale, Happy birthday ❤️
The Barrie Colts would like to offer their condolences to the family of Avery Andrew. Hearing of the passing of her has affected the entire hockey community in Barrie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Andrew's family through these tough times.
#HockeyFamily
Happy Birthday Coach
@DaleHawerchuk
! Did you know that Dale Hawerchuk's last goal as a member of the
@NHLJets
actually came on his birthday, back in 1990?! It was against the
@EdmontonOilers
in game 4 of the Smythe Division Semi-finals on Bill Ranford.
#FunFact
#Celebrate
The Barrie Colts would like to congratulate Tyson Foerster on being selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in round 1, 23rd overall in the 2020 NHL Draft!
#ColtsCountry
#NHLDraft
One year ago today, we lost Dale Hawerchuk.
We remember a great coach, friend, colleague, ambassador for the Barrie Colts, and most importantly a terrific person.
Brandt Clarke was named 22nd Captain in Colts history!
“We have a really strong core with this group of guys and I know we can all go really far this season. I’m really looking forward to leading everyone.”
The newest street in Barrie!
The city of Barrie and the Colts organization honour former Head Coach, Dale Hawerchuk, with Dale Hawerchuk Way.
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#BackInTheSaddle
The show continues to California! ☀️
Congratulations to Ethan Cardwell on signing his entry-level contract with the
@SanJoseSharks
#GiddyUp
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#SjSharks
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We would like to extend our best wishes to all Barrie residents who may have been affected by today’s intense storms.
To all of our players, fans, billets, sponsors and staff in
#ColtsCountry
, please stay safe.
❤️💛💙
The entire Barrie Colts family is saddened to hear of Vlad’s passing.
He will be fondly remembered by the Colts organization and fans.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Thank you to all the fans for the support all season long cheering on your Barrie Colts. It's been one heck of a ride and we already can't wait to get 2018-19 started.
With Pietrangelo winning the Stanley Cup, that means a new banner is to be hung at the Molson Centre this season. Adding our fourth former Colt to raise Lord Stanley!
The Barrie Colts are excited to announce the commitment of
@SeattleKraken
1st Round Pick, Eduard Šalé! 🤠🇨🇿
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Welcome to Colts Country, Eduard!
#GiddyUp
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#SeaKraken
Everyday people are affected by Mental Illness. Today just happens to be a day to raise awareness and let others know that it's ok to speak up. Don't let things stop at just today, let's keep the conversation going.
#BellLetsTalk
With the 4th overall selection in the 2019
#OHLPrioritySelection
draft, the Barrie Colts are proud to select Defenseman, Brandt Clarke from the Don Mills Flyers.
The entire Barrie Colts organization would like to thank everyone who came out last night to honour our friend, Dale Hawerchuk! 💜🦆
It was truly a special ceremony!
#GiddyUp
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#HawerchukStrong
The Barrie Colts are pleased to announce the new GM and Head Coach, Marty Williamson. His impressive track record in the OHL speaks for itself and the whole Colts organization is excited to welcome him back to
#ColtsCountry
.
Details:
#BackInTheSaddle
The entire Barrie Colts organization would like to congratulate Brandt Clarke (
@brandtclarke55
) on being selected in the 1st round, 8th overall by the Los Angeles Kings (
@LAKings
) in the 2021 NHL Draft.
#ColtsCountry
, join us in congratulating Brandt!
The Barrie Colts would like to congratulate the
@BulldogsOHL
on an unbelievable season. Came up just short against a tough Regina team. See ya next year Bulldogs!
#OHL
#MCMemorialCup
The Barrie Colts would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Douglas Beaton & the
@OHLRangers
for taking prompt professional care of one of our players last night. 🦷
This past Saturday we honoured all four of our five-year Colts, Zach Hall, Hunter Tremblay, Aidan Brown, and Ben Hawerchuk, with special guest Dale Hawerchuk giving them their awards! Great to see Dale back in the rink!
The entire Barrie Colts organization would like to congratulate Ethan Cardwell (
@EthanCardwell2
) on being selected in the 4th round, 121st overall by the San Jose Sharks (
@SanJoseSharks
) in the 2021 NHL Draft.
#ColtsCountry
, join us in congratulating Ethan!
5 years ago, Roy Pejcinovski was tragically killed in a story that shocked the hockey world.
Today, his legacy is being remembered by his former teammates.
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Very saddened to hear about what has happened out west with the
@HumboldtBroncos
Our thoughts and prayers go out to anyone and everyone affected in tonights terrible tragedy.
#hockeyfamily
A tough end for
@lucas_chiodo18
and the
@Ottawa67sHockey
last night. We'd like to congratulate Lucas for an outstanding career as a Colt and 67. Colts fans were on your side this entire run.