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Nominations Open January 1st

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Nomination Review Committee are now accepting nominations of candidates for induction into the next New Hampshire Hockey Hall of Fame Class. At this time, the date has not been confirmed. We are looking to hold the ceremony October 2018.

The Legends Hockey Hall of Fame was established to recognize and honor those men and women who have made significant contributions to sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire by their participation as Players, Coaches, Builders, Officials or as members of the Media. Through our first sixteen years, one hundred and twenty-eight deserving individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

If you know of anyone you feel may be a qualified Hall of Fame candidate, the Legends committee encourages you research and submit a nomination form for consideration of this high honor in any one of the above categories.

NH Legends of Hockey Policies and Procedures for Nomination states, “It is important that any nominee be of high moral character and the Induction Committee and Board of Directors shall consider such matters when considering candidates for induction.”

ELIGIBILITY FOR INDUCTION

To be eligible for induction in the Player category, the individual must: a) have been born or raised in New Hampshire and played ice hockey at an exemplary level; or b) while an active player, have made a significant contribution to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire.

To be eligible for induction in non-player categories, the individual must: a) have made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire: or b) have made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey while residing in New Hampshire.

In addition, each individual’s contribution may be different. Also to be considered will be the nominee’s ability, sportsmanship or character, or a combination of these qualities.

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  • Nominations must be received prior to March 1, 2018. To view nomination page including sample form, click here.
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  • Type your information into the form and save on your desktop. You should print a copy for your own records, then email Jim Hayes hayes743@comcast.net the completed form. In addition, click on Submit form on the top right.
  • Selected individuals will be recognized at the next annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.  This fall, the Legends will also be honoring the Manchester Regional Youth Hockey Association.

We have included a copy of the Sample Nomination Form for Sandy Sistare which was submitted by Jane Kalinski. This should help you with your nomination process.

If you have questions or need assistance with the nomination process, please contact any one of the New Hampshire Legend’s board of directors who are listed on the web site. You may also call the Executive Director, Jim Hayes, at 603-731-4168.

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Seven Enshrined into Legends Hall of Fame

Concord, NH

Master of Ceremonies, Bob Norton, and the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Board of Directors inducted seven new members into the New Hampshire Hockey Hall of Fame, as a record crowd of more than 350 family members, friends, dignitaries and guests looked on. The Legends also paid tribute to Hanover High School’s Boys’ and Girl’s ice hockey programs and their tradition of excellence, including a combined thirteen NHIAA State Championships. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Luncheon was held on October 26, 2014 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord and marked the NH Legends’ thirteenth year hosting the event.

Gregg Moffett welcomes the crowd

Greg Moffett, current President of the Legends’ Board of Directors, welcomed the large audience and thanked them for supporting the 2014 Hall of Fame inductees and the Hanover High hockey programs. Moffett offered special thanks to Bauer Hockey, whose Global Headquarters is in Exeter, NH. It marked the third straight year that Bauer has been the Presenting Sponsor of the Hall of Fame event, and Moffett thanked Bauer for its continuing support of the Legends’ mission. Moffett also recognized significant financial contributions from the Boston Bruins, the 2014 Luncheon Sponsor; Vachon Clukay& Company, PC. and St. Paul’s School the Co-Title Sponsors; and New Hampshire Distributors, Inc. which again hosted the pre-event Social Hour.

Moffett also thanked the 33 other sponsors (a record 38 number for the Hall of Fame event) who helped make the Hall of Fame ceremony possible through their Gold, Silver, and Bronze-level sponsorships. Those sponsors are:

Gold Sponsors: Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC; Christian Party Rental; Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.; Great State Beverages, Inc. and Speedy Printing & Copying

Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC; Buffalo Wild Wings; Casella Recycling LLC; Holloway Motor Cars of Manchester; Milestone Engineering & Construction; Pro Ambitions; Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency Inc; Triplet Computers; Fay’s Boat Yard; De Niro Construction; Bogacz Photography/Digital Media; Brine & Capital Sporting Goods and Morgan Storage.

Bronze Sponsors: Berlin Marketplace; Capital City Paving; Central Paper Products Co.; Dwyer, Donovan & Pendleton; EVR Advertising; Granite State Glass; Label Tech, Inc.; Law Offices of Roland E. Olivier, PLLC; Northway Bank; Plodzik & Sanderson, PA; PretiFlaherty; Tardif Contracting & Landscaping, Inc.; Town and Country Motor Inn; Zero Waste

Lastly, Moffett congratulated Past President Roland Olivier for his service for the Legends and presented Roland with a token of the boards appreciation.

A number of former Boston Bruins players — including Ray Bourque, Terry O’Reilly, Ken Linseman, Frank Simonetti and of course Keith Crowder – were on hand to see their former teammates, Rick Middleton and Bruce Crowder, inducted into the Hall of Fame.

L to R: Karen Wonoski – Alumni Coordinator; Rick Middleton; Frank Simonetti; Keith Crowder; Bruce Crowder; Terry O’Reilly; Ray Bourque; Ken Linseman and Kerry Collins – Director of Community Relations.

State Senator Lou D’Alessandro, longtime Legends supporter and a former Legends Board member, delivered a letter from The Honorable Governor Maggie Hassan and delivered State Senate Resolutions and State of New Hampshire Citations honoring the Hall of Fame Class of 2014 and the Hanover High Boy’s and Girl’s teams.

Key Note Speaker Taylor Chace

Taylor Chace, of Hampton Falls, NH, was the Keynote Speaker at this year’s Ceremony. He spoke of his days learning to skate with Jim Tufts “Learn to Skate” program at the Phillips Exeter Rink in Exeter, NH. The Tufts family has had a huge impact on youth hockey in the seacoast of New Hampshire and its grassroots programs.

Taylor was a standout New England hockey prospect when, at 16 years old and playing for Sean Tremblay and Chris Grassie with the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs, he suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury. Taylor spoke of how the injury changed his life, as he learned to live with his injury. Taylor described how met Tom Moulton, who introduced him to Rick Middleton and the sport of sled hockey. Taylor described how he regained his passion for hockey through the sport of sled hockey and was once again motivated to compete in athletics. Taylor has since represented Team USA at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympic Games, winning a Bronze (Torino Italy 2006) Gold (Vancouver, Canada 2010) and Gold (Sochi, Russia 2014). Today, Taylor continues to coach sled hockey with the Northeast Passage Sled Hockey Team out of the University of New Hampshire. Click here to watch 3:17 trailer for the upcoming PBS beginning November 10th, titled ICE WARRIORS – USA SLED HOCKEY.

The Legends recognized the Hanover High School Marauders, whose Boys’ team played its first season in 1933-34 and the Girls’ team, which began play in 1987. Click here to view Induction booklet.

Jack Turco addresses the huge crowd

Jack Turco, former Boys’ Coach at Hanover High gave a brief recap on the history of the Hanover High Boys’ team which began play in the state in 1932-33 and was the first team outside of Berlin to win a state title in 1970. The Hanover Girls’ team started its successful tradition in 1987.

Hanover High School’s tradition of success is evidenced by the fact that the Boys have won 8 NHIAA State Championships since 1970 and the Girls have won 6 of 7 NHIAA State Championships that have been contested.

Paramount to the success of Hanover’s High School teams has been the development and continued success of a feeder program that develops the next generation of high school players. This program has been sustained by youngsters in Hanover learning to skate on Occom Pond, growing up watching and cheering for the Dartmouth College Women’s and Men’s Hockey Teams and, the continued success of a strong Youth Hockey program.

Finally, the Hanover community continues to embrace, support and nurture a strong high school hockey tradition. The entire Hanover community was particularly proud of Steve Shirreffs, Hanover High Scholl Class of 1994, and Princeton University Hockey All-American, being chosen this year to be inducted into the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame since Steve represents all that is best in the long Hanover hockey tradition.

Hanover players, coaches and hockey alumni gather on stage

Vice President John Normand recognized all current Hall of Fame members in attendance shown in photo below.

Front Row L to R: Peter Maher, Leo Gould, Rene LeClerc, Jim Tufts, Ryan Brandy, Roland Lavigne and John Normand. Second Row: Dick Dodds, Bob Norton, Rick Middleton, Bruce Crowder, Steve Shirreffs, Merrill Fay, Bill Dennehy, Steve Murphy, Mark Evans, Ken McKinnon, Dick Boucher, Bruce Parker, DeDe Villeneuve, Dana Barbin, Dick Roy, Frank Roy, Lee Blossom and Steve Arndt. Missing from photo Dana Barbin, Pierre Belanger, Albie Brodeur, Ken Cail, Ray Champagne, Andre Prefontaine, Brian Stone, Dunc Walsh and Wally Tafe.

MC Bob Norton left, with Class of 2014 Rick Middleton, Bruce Crowder, Steve Shirreffs, Bill Dennehy, Mark Evans, Steve Murphy and Bruce Parker.

Executive Director Jim Hayes announced the team that will be honored during the 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame Ceremony. Next year, The Legends will honor the Nashua Royals, a team that began play in 1948. The Royals, whose first two captains were named Dionne, originally began play as a boys team, in the 16 to 21 age bracket, eventually becoming a men’s team. In 1952, the Royals beat the Rye Seahawks for the New Hampshire Amateur Class B title. The Royals were instrumental in the success of the Granite State Hockey League. In the 1960’s, they were coached by Ron Peters, Hall of Fame ’08. The Royals played in three straight GSHL Championships, winning in the 1965-66 season over the Tam O’Shanters of Manchester. Two of their top scorers were Buzz Littell, Hall of Fame ’06 and Pete Merrill in addition to the Legends own Leo Gould, Hall of Fame ’06. One of the Royals’ most notable players was Bobby Sheehan, who played for the team at age 16, and eventually went on to play for 14 years in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens and several other teams. The Royals concluded play after the 1966-67 season. Hayes asked everyone to help him welcome next year’s honored team, the Nashua Royals.

So please mark your calendar for the 2015 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday October 25, 2015 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord and if you’d like to become a sponsor for next October, please email hayes743@comcast.net or call Jim Hayes at 603-731-4168.

As a reminder, on-line nominations for 2015 can be submitted beginning January 1 and continuing through the end of February.

Contact David Pearl at www.videonh.com or email info@videonh.com. Copies of the Hanover High Hockey tribute are also available for $10.00. DVD’s of the Induction Ceremony as well as Interviews may be purchased for $15.00 through Spotlight Video Productions, Hooksett, NH.

Photographs at our event were taken by Jim Paiva Photography and are posted on his website. Go to http://jimpaiva.zenfolio.com/, to view or purchase photographs. Accepted cards are VISA, MC, AMEX, and PayPal.

To view or purchase photographs taken by Jim Paiva Photography of the 2014 Golf Classic, go to: http://jimpaiva.zenfolio.com/2014_golf_classic/

2014 Golf Classic Another Big Success

Manchester, NH

Thank you to everyone that supported our Ninth Annual Golf Classic, presented by Bauer. Our event was held July 11 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown. As Gregg Moffett told those in attendance “we are extremely grateful to all the players, sponsors, contributors (gifts in kind) and volunteers that help make this event one of the best in the state, each and every year”.

Once again we enjoyed marvelous weather and it was a great way to spend time with our hockey family and friends. Golfers who arrived early were provided free chair massages prior to tee off by Andrea Kuhman of Arias Spa in Manchester.

L to R: Teammates: Former teammates Bruce Parker, Roger Letourneau, Chuck Kyle, Greg Wright and Steve Murphy reunite.

The event was kicked off with a message from Greg Moffett, President of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey (Legends). He gave special thanks and recognition to our “Presenting Sponsor, Bauer (Global Headquarters) of Exeter, NH and our Gold Sponsor, St. Paul’s School of Concord”. In addition thanked our nine Silver and twenty-five Bronze Sponsors which are listed below.

Auction Legends of Hockey

Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Bow; Bogacz Photography/Digital Media- Concord; Gamache Enterprises – Manchester; Great State Beverages, Inc. – Hooksett; Morgan Storage – Manchester; Pro Ambitions – Dover, MA; Rowley Insurance Agency – Concord; SERVPRO of Manchester and Triplet Computers – Concord.

Bronze Sponsors: Ackerson State Farm Agency; Arcomm Communications; Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC; Berlin Youth Hockey Association; Capital City Paving; Christian Party Rental; Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.; EVR Advertising; Fay’s Boat Yard; Hanover Hill Insulation and Siding; Karr & Boucher, PLLC; Kelly’s Auto Parts; L.A. Brochu, Inc; Law Offices of Roland E. Olivier, PLLC; Legacy Financial Solutions, Inc.; Manchester 40+ Hockey League; Milford Lumber; New Hampshire Distributors, Inc.; Northway Bank; North Country Tractor; PretiFlaherty-Concord; Rath Young Pignatelli; R & T Electric Inc.; Rene LeClerc State Farm Agency and Sleepnet.

In addition, Greg acknowledged five of the seven members from the Class of 2014 who will be honored this October 26 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Thirteenth Annual Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. Those playing today are Mark Evans; Steve Murphy in the Player Category and Bruce Crowder; Rick Middleton and Bruce Parker in the Coaches Category. In addition, the Legends will honor the history of the Hanover High School Boys and Girls Hockey teams and we’re pleased to have both Head Coaches, Dick and John Dodds with us today.

L to R: 2014 Inductees in Attendance: Bruce Crowder, Rick Middleton, Mark Evans, Bruce Parker and Steve Murphy

Contributors (Gifts in Kind) click to view

Volunteers
Our volunteers worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly. Many thanks again to Pierre Belanger, Joni Bertolami, Dick Boucher, John Cassidy, Monique Chauvette, Barney Colgan, Dave Corriveau, Stats Elliot, Tom Gagne, Jay High, Roland Martin, Mat Myers, Sam Paquette, Dick Roy, Dick Theriault & Bob and Kathy Vachon.

Champions!
Congratulations to this year’s Champions Todd Philbrick, Tom Otto, Jim Corbett and Jerry Collins. The Philbrick group scored a 12 under 60 and on a match of cards edged the two groups of (Ken Roberge, Glen Williams, Steve Smith and Marc Morin) and (Dave Masinick, Joe Vallieres, Al Gilbert and Dennis Murphy).

2014 Champions L to R: Jim Corbett, Todd Philbrick, Tom Otto and Jerry Collins.

All Champions
2014 – Todd Philbrick, Tom Otto, Jim Corbett, Jerry Collins
2013 – Dick Dodds, John Dodds, Scott Peters, Dean Cashman
2012 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, Pat McNicholas
2011 – Casey Kesselring, Jeff Graham, Mike Beliveau, Trevor Smith
2010 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, Pat McNicholas
2009 – Mike Castagna, Paul Lemire, Doug Leppart, Doug Snyder
2008 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, TJ Whitelaw
2007 – Mike Castagna, Mike Ladouceur, Johnna Lory, Rich Tombs
2006 – Ken Roberge, Mike McGinn, Glen Williams, Dwayne Robinson

Holed out: As Dave Masinick holes the birdie putt on the way to a 60, teammates from L to R celebrate: Dennis Murphy, Al Gilbert and Joe Vallieres.

On Course Contests
Long Drive # 18 – Dwayne Robinson
Closest to the Line #1 – Lee Blossom 6″
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Matt LaBelle 5″
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Tom Maher 7’3″
Closest to the Pin # 13 – Greg Moffett 1’10”
Closest to the Pin # 16 – Jerry Collins 5’0″
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Dan Fawcett (holed out)
Putting Contest Champion – Gregg Goodwin

L to R: Hall of Fame Members in Attendance: Steve Arndt, Pierre Belanger, Dick Roy, Rene LeClerc, Ken McKinnon, Lee Blossom, John Normand, Dick Theriault and Ryan Brandt.

2015 Golf Date

The 2015 Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July, 10, 2015, so please mark your calendar, grab your players plan on joining us!

Golf Photos
All photos were taken by Jim Paiva Photography and are available for purchase. Click on Jim Paiva website to view and or purchase photos. All photos are available at a reduced rate.

On-Line Auction Items

We are offering the following items for auction to our entire contact list. We will update current high bids along with the initials of the bidder approximately every 3 days beginning Friday August 22, 2014 and continuing to 5:00 Eastern time on August 29th. If you are interested in bidding on any item(s) email hayes743@comcast.net.

Item One
Two tickets for the September 2014 NASCAR Sylvania 300 Race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Opening minimum bid $100.00

Item Two
LA Kings puck signed by two-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender Jonathan Quick
Opening minimum bid $50.00

L to R: David Backes, TJ Oshie, Kevin Shattenkirk, Patrick Berglund

Item Three
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues Captain David Backes
Opening Minimum Bid $15.00

Item Four
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues forward TJ Oshie
Opening Minimum Bid $10.00

Item Five
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk
Opening Minimum Bid $10.00

Item Six
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues forward Patrik Berglund
Opening Minimum Bid $10.00

Item Seven
Sherwood G9950 goalie stick signed by St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak
Opening Minimum Bid $50.00


The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey gathers nominations for election to the Hall of Fame, and raises money to preserve the donated archives, including historical literature, records, photos, film, clothing, equipment, trophies, etc. Many of these collected artifacts are available public viewing via our display cases in Berlin, Concord, Manchester and Nashua and on our on-line museum. We continue to search for artifacts and film from the old days. anyone wishing to donate either is welcomed to do so.

2012 Legends News & Notes

LEGENDS NEWS
Seventh Annual Golf Classic
We’d like to welcome and thank our Golf Classic Sponsors to date through 6/13/2012.

Special thanks to our Title Sponsor
Vachon Clukay & Company, PC of Manchester
Special Contest Sponsor
St. Paul’s School
Silver Sponsors
Amoskeag Beverages, LLC
Bogacz Photography / Digital Media
Gamache Enterprises
Great State Beverages, Inc.
Morgan Storage
Rowley Agency
Bronze Sponsors
Capital City Paving
Christian Party Rental
Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.
Fay’s Boat Yard
Hanover Hills Siding
Karr & Boucher, PLLC
Kelly’s Auto Parts
L. A. Brochu Inc.
Lakes Region Legends
Manchester 40+ Hockey League
Milford Lumber
Northway Bank
PretiFlaherty – Greg Moffett & Dan Luker
Rath, Young and Pignatelli
R & T Electric
Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency
Sleepnet
St. Mary’s Bank

Additional Sponsors are welcomed. Sponsorships must be confirmed and paid prior to the June 22, 2012 deadline. The playing field is filling up fast as foursomes are registering with payments weekly. We are anticipating a sellout, (136 golfers, or 24 foursomes) but unfortunately that may mean we have to turn some groups away. So please don’t wait, player deadline is also June 22. For complete details Click here. Some new donations for our raffle include Kings’ Dustin Brown autographed signature series stick and several sticks from the St. Louis Blues.

Jon Gillies, NH Prep Stars Update, NHL Draft
Jon Gillies, one of the top-rated goalies available for next month’s NHL draft, is returning to New England to play Division I college hockey. On Monday, May 21, Gillies, a 6-foot-5 goalie from South Portland, signed a letter of intent to play at Providence College, a member of Hockey East. Gillies said he made his decision Monday morning before his family flew back to Maine from Indiana after watching him graduate last weekend from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. Gillies’ final ranking for the upcoming NHL draft is 6 of 36 North American goaltenders. To read more on Gillies Click Here.

Prep Stars Honored
On April 28, the Prep School Hockey Coaches of NH announced their 2011-12 All-State selections for the boys division. The eight prep schools in New Hampshire are: Brewster Academy; Holderness School; Kimball Union Academy; New Hampton School; Phillips Exeter Academy; Proctor Academy; St. Paul’s School and Tilton School. Dana Barbin, long time head coach of Phillips Exeter and recent inductee into the NH Legends Hockey Hall of Fame said “we are extremely pleased to partner with the NH Legends of Hockey”. For the first time, the Legends are providing framed certificates for each recipient. Three of those players, Brian Hart of Phillips Exeter, Matthew Beattie of Phillips Exeter and Gavin Bayreuther of the Holderness School were ranked #54, 108 and 186 respectively by the NHL Central Scouting final rankings. For complete NHL Scouting Rankings Click here. To read article on Brian Hart that appeared in the May New England Hockey Journal Click Here.

LA Kings Manchester Monarchs Alumni
As the Los Angeles Kings begin challenge for the Stanley Cup tonight many former Manchester Monarchs have played a significant role in their 12-2 run through the first three rounds. Fourteen players on the Kings roster had suited up for the Monarchs. That group includes key contributors like Captain Dustin Brown, former UMass – Amherst and all-world goaltender Jonathan Quick and up-and-coming youngster Dwight King. To read Ian Clarks’ article that appeared on May 24, in the New Hampshire Union Leader, Click Here.

2011-12 Supporters Update
We would like to recognize Members of the Annual Supporters Drive for the period October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. Thanks to all of you for your support of our mission. To view current Supporters list and to see how you can join, Click Here.

Hall of Fame Notes
In case you missed the release, on May 16, New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Announced its newest members of our Hall of Fame. The Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon is scheduled for Sunday October 28th the Grappone Convention Center in Concord. Tickets will be available beginning September 1st to the general public. To view short biographies for the seven individuals who established outstanding personal hockey histories, Click Here.