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Recognition and Dedication Service Award - Ron Delorme - Joined the
@Canucks
’ scouting staff in 1986 and was named chief amateur scout in 2000. Filled that role for 22 seasons before stepping back to amateur scout. Has long been a role model for First Nations youth.
Recognition and Dedication Service Award - Garth Malarchuk - Was head coach of U18 AAA Calgary Buffaloes & Calgary Royals. Spent 7 years scouting with
@MapleLeafs
before turning to coaching, for
@Kelowna_Rockets
. Returned to
@MapleLeafs
as scout in 2000 & continues in that role.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Archie Henderson - Began as a pro scout with the
@Capitals
in 1993. 4 seasons as a pro scout with
@Senators
&
@DetroitRedWings
pro scout 4 seasons. Then
@EdmontonOilers
director of pro scouting for 3 seasons before retiring in 2022
#Legend
Recognition and Dedication Service Award - Mike Penny - Began scouting with the
@NYRangers
&
@OHLRangers
1969-75. Joined
@Canucks
in 1981 to 2000 - scout, director of amateur scouting & AGM. With the
@MapleLeafs
since 2000 - pro scout director of pro scout, AGM. 54th year in
@NHL
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Pat (Paddy) Ginnell (March 3, 1937 – November 17, 2003) Lengthy junior coaching career with Flin Flon, Victoria, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, & New West. 14 years as a scout for the
@StLouisBlues
. Sons, Dan and Erin, & grandson Derek are NHL scouts
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Lorne Davis (July 20, 1930 — Dec. 20, 2007) From Regina, Scouted 1966-75 with
@StLouisBlues
. Spent 29 seasons on
@EdmontonOilers
scouting staff. Won five Stanley Cup titles in 1984-85-87-88-90 as scout & in 1953 with
@CanadiensMTL
as player.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Al Murray Began his scouting career with the
@LAKings
from 1988-2007.
@HockeyCanada
head scout in 2007 for 3 seasons. Joined
@TBLightning
as director of amateur scouting from 2010-19, then AGM to 2022. Won 2
@StanleyCup
in 2020 & 2021
2024 Honouree - Garnet (Ace) Bailey) (June 13, 1948 – September 11, 2001) The “Ace Award" Is a prestigious accolade bestowed upon individuals affiliated with the NHL Scouting profession to recognize their outstanding contributions & efforts throughout their years of service.
2024 Honouree (Special Recognition) Garnet "Ace" Bailey (June 13, 1948 – September 11, 2001) Began scouting career with the
@EdmontonOilers
in 1981 & moved onto the
@LAKings
in 1994. Won 2
@StanleyCup
as a player (
@NHLBruins
, 1970-72) & 5 scouting with Oilers (1984-85-87-88-90)
2024 Honouree (Major Junior) Graham Tuer (May 23, 1930 - Aug. 29, 2017) Scouted with the
@WHLPats
,
@MJWARRIORS
,
@Kelowna_Rockets
&
@NHLCentralScout
. His son, Al Tuer is a former WHL/NHL player & coach now NHL scout. The Graham Tuer U15 hockey tournament is held annually in Regina
2024 Honouree (Major Junior) Lorne Frey - He got into scouting as assistant GM & assistant coach with the
@SCBroncos
(1986-91), the
@Kelowna_Rockets
in 1991 through 2019-20 when he retired & was named senior advisor. Won Memorial Cup titles with Broncos (1989) & Rockets (2004)
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Gerry Melnyk (Sept. 16, 1934 - June 14, 2001) He retired as a player in 1968 and immediately signed on as a scout with
@NHLFlyers
. He scouted for
@NHLFlyers
until retiring in 1997 and won two Stanley Cup titles (1974 & 1975) as a scout.
The Roast of Ron MacLean is 2 weeks away. Excited that
@FriedgeHNIC
and Kevin Lowe have joined our roasting panel alongside Tim Hunter, Dennis Beyak, Peter Maher and
@JShannonhl
. Sept 30 - Okotoks - Ticket link in profile!
@CraigJButton
@LoubardiasMedia
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Bert Marshall - Started scouting with Colorado 1981-82 &
@NJDevils
in 1982-83. Scouted for the
@NYIslanders
1983-96 & 2 years as director of amateur scouting. A scout with the
@Canes
for 22 years & won
@StanleyCup
with the
@Canes
in 2006.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) John Chapman - Began with
@NYRangers
, then the
@TBLightning
&
@FlaPanthers
for two seasons. Spent remainder of his career 1995-2023 with
@NHLFlyers
, as amateur scout, pro scout, director of player development & director of player personnel
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) - Barry Fraser (Feb. 10, 1940-Dec. 4, 2022) He spent 22 seasons scouting for the
@EdmontonOilers
The Oilers signed him as their director of scouting in 1978. Was part of five Stanley Cup championships with the Oilers 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Les Jackson Joined the Minnesota North Stars as an assistant coach in 1985 and spent 33 of the next 35 seasons with them &
@DallasStars
&
@StanleyCup
. Spent 2 seasons with Atlanta Thrashers as AGM. Then
@FlaPanthers
in 2020 &
@StanleyCup
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Marshall Johnston Career as an NHL coach and executive with the
@NJDevils
,
@Senators
&
@NHLBlackhawks
. Concluded his scouting career after 11 seasons as
@Canes
director of professional scouting. Won
@StanleyCup
with the Hurricanes in 2006.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Kevin Prendergast - Spent 7 years 1983-90 as
@NHLCentralScout
assistant director of scouting. With
@EdmontonOilers
as head scout, VP of hockey operations, director of player personnel, AGM 1999-2010.
@HockeyCanada
2010-13 &
@BuffaloSabres
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Charlie Hodge (July 28, 1933 - April 16, 2016) Won the Stanley Cup eight times! Scouted for the
@NHLJets
for 6 seasons. Spent 16 years with
@penguins
& 5 with
@TBLightning
- Has a seat in the Pacific Coliseum dedicated to him by the
@WHLGiants
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Elmer Benning (Dec. 17, 1940 — Dec. 27, 2018) Born in Humboldt, he spent 47 years with
@CanadiensMTL
as an amateur scout, starting in 1970. It’s true that his 1985
@Toyota
Camry had more than one million KM on it, mostly from scouting trips.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Peter Sullivan - Began scouting as part-timer for the NHL’s
@NHLJets
in 1986 while coaching in Switzerland & full-time amateur scout in 1988. Joined
@NHLCentralScout
in 1996 and spent 27 years there retiring in 2023. Won 3 Avco Cups.
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Gerry (Tex) Ehman (Nov. 3, 1932 — March 21, 2006) Scouted for
@StLouisBlues
from 1971-75. One of the architects of the Stanley Cup-champion
@NYIslanders
(1980-83). Promoted to director of player personnel AGM and director of scouting in 1982.
Veteran hockey writer Jim Matheson (
@jimmathesonnhl
) of Postmedia has an introductory look at the hows and whys of the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation right here.
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Bob Owen - Began his scouting career in 1980 with
@NHLCentralScout
. In 1984 with
@LAKings
for 10 years. In 1998, he joined the Atlanta Thrashers for 13 years & moved to Winnipeg to complete his scouting career with the
@NHLJets
from 2011 to 2020
The WCPHSF is saddened to hear of the passing of one of its honored members in Glen Dirk, a long time
@NHL
scout for the
@NJDevils
. He will be missed by the scouting community for his wit, sense of humor, mentorship and friendship.
2024 Honouree (Pioneers of Scouting) - Frank Currie (Feb. 11, 1913 — Feb. 26, 1998) -
@MapleLeafs
- Joining the Leafs as western scout in 1961 and was with the Leafs for 27 years. When he retired at 75, Leafs owner Harold Ballard offered: “You’re going to be a Leaf ’til you die.”
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Ross Mahoney - He spent 2 seasons 1993-95 as assistant coach with
@WHLPats
before scouting with the
@BuffaloSabres
& then the
@Canucks
. Joined
@Capitals
in 1997 as director of amateur scouting, was promoted to AGM. Won
@StanleyCup
in 2018
Recognition and Dedication Service Award - Don Paarup - Started scouting with the Victoria Cougars 1983-85. Then with the Quebec Nordiques in 1988. He stayed with franchise & the
@Avalanche
as a scout for 33 years retiring in 2021, Won two
@StanleyCup
with Colorado (1996, 2001).
2024 Honouree (Pioneers of Scouting) - Murray (Torchy) Schell (April 28, 1926 — Dec. 8, 1981) Was known as Torchy because of his flaming red hair.
@MapleLeafs
&
@NHLCentralScout
Scout. Hired by Toronto Maple Leafs as western scout in 1969. Moved to NHL Central Scouting in 1975.
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Delbert (Del) Wilson (Dec. 29, 1926 — Nov. 5, 2015) Born in Craik, Sask. He scouted in Western Canada for the
@CanadiensMTL
for 47 years. The
@CanadiensMTL
won 18 Stanley Cups while he was with them. One of the founders of what now is the
@TheWHL
2024 Honouree (Pioneers of Scouting) - Cecil (Tiny) Thompson (May 31, 1903 — Feb. 9, 1981)
@NHLBlackhawks
scout - Joined Chicago Black Hawks as chief western scout in 1945 and was there through 1976-77 - Nicknamed Tiny in minor hockey - Inducted into
@HockeyHallFame
in 1959.
2024 Honouree (Pioneers of Scouting) - Danny Summers (March 25, 1924 — July 15, 1999)
@DetroitRedWings
@NYRangers
@SanJoseSharks
- As a scout, he split 20 years between Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers & San Jose Sharks - Inducted into Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame as a player
How did the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation end up deciding on Okotoks, Alta., as the site for its Wall of Honour? Remy Greer of the Western Wheel has the complete story right here.
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@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@Kelowna_Rockets
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
2024 Honouree (Pioneers of Scouting) - George (Bus) Agar (May 3, 1919 - April 26, 1999) -Minnesota North Stars & Oakland/California Golden Seals Scout. Was selected as B.C.’s athlete of the year for 1956 when he was player-coach of
@AllanCupHockey
champion
@CityofVernon
Canadians
Best way to kick of a new Foundation? You make your inaugural event a Roast of
@Ron_MacLean
! With roasters including Dennis Beyak, Lanny MacDonald, Peter Maher, Tim Hunter,
@JShannonhl
. Sept 30.
More about us and tickets:
@CraigJButton
@LoubardiasMedia
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Bill Lesuk - Won a Stanley Cup with
@NHLBruins
in 1970. Joined the
@NHLJets
scouting staff and after 9 seasons was named director of scouting. Was the Coyotes’ director of scouting for 4 seasons & 3 seasons
@NHLBlackhawks
& 1 with the Bruins.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Barry Trapp 10 seasons with
@NHLCentralScout
& 5 as chief scout.
@HockeyCanada
director of scouting 1996-2002 Director of amateur scouting with
@MapleLeafs
from 2002-2006. Won one gold medal, two silver & two bronze with U20
@HockeyCanada
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Earl Ingarfield Jr. Played 9 seasons with the
@NYRangers
(1958-67). Also played with the expansion Pittsburgh
@penguins
and Oakland/California Golden Seals. Scouted & coached with the
@NYIslanders
in 72-74, 1980-mid 2000's winning 4 Stanley Cups
Introducing the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation!
Composed of Professional scouts indebted to the game of hockey, and committed to giving back.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@AMAgency5
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) George Fargher - Started scouting career with the
@TCAmericans
in 1994, then 1995 with the
@NYIslanders
. Joined the
@Senators
staff in 1996 and has been there for 28 years. Won BCHL titles in 1988 & 1989 & Centennial Cup in 1989 as a coach
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@kidneywalk
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Ian McKenzie (May 15, 1938 — May 31, 2022) Started scouting with
@StLouisBlues
. Began a 25-year career with the Flames when he joined Atlanta and then he made the move to
@NHLFlames
in 1980. Concluded his scouting career with
@ArizonaCoyotes
Our auction for the Roast of Ron MacLean is live and open for bidding! - over 40 signed jerseys, trips, Game tickets - too much to list! Get your bid on!
Live auction open to Roast attendees only. Limited tickets available:
The tickets for the 2024 inaugural banquet for the Western Canada Professional Scouts Foundation are all sold out. We might be able to fit you in the rafters!
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@rsghockey
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@Fractal_Hockey
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor Orchard Ford for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Clare Rothermel (April 7, 1923 — July 1, 2008) A Regina native, he was hired as a scout by the Pittsburgh
@penguins
when they entered the NHL in 1967. Also worked with the Washington
@Capitals
. Retired from scouting in July 1989.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@RinkNet
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
2024 Honouree (Early Era 1968-80) Bart Bradley (July 29, 1930 - Sept. 16, 2006) He joined the
@NHLBruins
scouting staff in 1968 and spent 30 years with them. He was head scout and director of player evaluation from the late-1970s into the early ’90s - 1970 & 1972 Stanley Cups
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@sportscorp
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@tcnewsfeed
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
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@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@TheHockeyAgency
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@VirginHotelsLV
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
The Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation has revealed the first four Hot Stove participants Among those participating will be Ken Holland, the
@EdmontonOilers
GM;
@CraigJButton
& long-time scout Archie Henderson, former
@EdmontonOilers
GM Craig MacTavish.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@trilogyrentals
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
WCPHSF introduces the Ace Bailey Award - Ace Award For Immediate Release, The Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation will be honouring someone close to the scouting fraternity with the Ace Award.
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@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@McDonaldsCanada
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
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@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@BoundaryRanch
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
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@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@kananaskislodge
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Scott Bradley - He joined the
@NHLBruins
in 1993 as scout. Was promoted to head scout in 1996 for 11 seasons. Named director of player personnel in 2008 & AGM in 2014. Promoted to senior adviser to GM in 2019. Won
@StanleyCup
in 2011.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@bostonpizza
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
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@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor Calfrac Well Services Ltd. for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
2024 Honouree (Modern Era 1981-Present) Tony Feltrin Began scouting with
@NYRangers
in 1986-97 &
@StanleyCup
in 1994. Joined
@NYIslanders
for 11 seasons as head amateur scout. Then
@StLouisBlues
in 2007 as a pro scout and their director of amateur scouting. Won 2019
@StanleyCup
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@OctagonHockey
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
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@WCproscouts
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@WCproscouts
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@OKPrintCopyShop
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
The
@WCproscouts
Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation would like to thank our sponsor
@AirCanada
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.
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@WCproscouts
Foundation would like to thank our media partner
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@SiriusXMNHL
for their support of the WCPHS Foundation & 2024 Inaugural Banquet on July 30th.