Douglas McConnell Quotes

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“Doug was probably one of the best known hockey men in Ontario as far as the minor systems went.”“He was involved in almost every facet of the game from referee to president.”“… Secretary-treasurer of Elmvale Minor   Hockey for many years, Registrar for all Ontario Minor Hockey, Vice-president of Little N.H.L., Convenor for the area, Referee-in-chief of Georgian Bay League…”“The man who was involved in so many areas of the game will be definitely missed, not only in Elmvale, but all over Ontario…”  Quotations taken from the Elmvale Lance on Doug’s passing in 1972 at forty one years of age.
 

• “During his coaching career in Elmvale, my Dad coached at all levels. His teams were always respected for playing the game the way it was meant to be played. They were always competitive and represented the Town of Elmvale with pride.”  Noted by Doug’s son Ross

 

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