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Belaineh DeGuefe

July 1, 2019, 8:22 am
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Inductee Information
NameBelaineh DeGuefe







Inducted2019
Induction CategoryPlayer
UniversityUniversity of Winnipeg 
TeamUniversity of Winnipeg Wesmen

Biography


Belaineh DeGuefe graduated from Kelvin High School where he led the Clippers to the MHSAA provincial championship game in 1978. He was also named to the All-Manitoba team in his graduating year of high school. Following that, he had four very successful years, 1978- 82, at the University of Winnipeg.

He was a GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference) All-Star in all four years and was selected a CIAU/CIS All Canadian in 1981 when he was also named Wesmen Athlete-of-the-Year. That year, he averaged 19.1 points per game, 9.2 rebounds per game, shot 53% from the field and averaged 3 blocked shots per game. He also led the Wesmen in assists, total rebounds and free throws attempted. He still holds the Wesmen Classic record for most rebounds in the tournament with 42.



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Ross L. Gray Raiders (Sprague) - 1973-74, 1974-75, 1977-78, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1985-86 & 1988-89

July 1, 2019, 8:29 am
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BACK: Kathy Moorhead, Betty Templeman (Asst. Coach), Kathy
Espeland, Karen Kemp, Rachel Bartinski, Geraldine Cote, Valerie
Machej, Susan Templeman, Sharon Stewart, Cheryl Olson, Mr. Terry
Gotziaman (Coach) 
FRONT: Cindy Cote, Kim Cayer, Lynn Cote,
Delanie Prasek, Lydia Cote, Gail Olson


BACK: Mr. Terry Gotziaman (Coach) Lydia Cote, Susan Templeman,
Karen Kemp, Valerie Machej, Geraldine Cote, Sally Prevost, Gail Olson,
Kathy Moorhead (Manager), Betty Templeman (Asst. Coach)
FRONT: Kim Cayer, Cindy Cote, Delanie Prasek, Sharon Stewart,
(Missing Rachel Bartinski)



BACK: Asst. Coach Betty Templeman, Elaine Sandul (Manager),
Karen Baines, Lyn Blackburde, Wendy Czechmeister, Gina Cayer,
Sandra Cisar, Sharran Culleton, Milli McLeod, Coach Mr. Terry
Gotziaman 
FRONT: Cindy Cote, Sharon Stewart, Delanie Prasek,
Pam Ruud, Tammy Rozsa



BACK: Coach Mr. Mark Gadient, Mary Hebel (Manager),
Penny Hovorka, Gayleen Rozsa, Wendy Thunder, Dee Dee Ostrom,
Nicky Cote, Janine Baines, Lori Kromlei (Stats), Coach Mr. Terry
Gotziaman
FRONT: Sharran Culleton, Sandra Cisar, Pam Ruud, Lyn
Blackburde, Wendy Czechmeister



BACK: Coach Mr. Mark Gadient,
Theresa Johanson (Manager), Joyce Praymayer, Janine Baines,
Gayleen Rozsa, Andrea Spicer, Nicky Cote, Tara Prasek (Stats)
Coach Mr. Terry Gotziaman
FRONT: Lori Stewart, Wendy Thunder, Wendy Czechmeister,
Lyn Blackburde, Penny Hovorka 



BACK: Coach Mr. Mark Gadient, Tara Prasek (Stats)
Nicole Cote, Kim Buzahora, Emilia Hovorka,
Penny Turgeon, Theresa Johanson (Manager)
FRONT: Cheryl Brown, Penny Hovorka,
Wendy Thunder, Lori Stewart, Gayleen Rozsa


BACK: Coach Mr. Don McWhirter, Tara Prasek (Stats)
Cheryl Brown, Emilia Hovorka, Laura Krasniuk, Susan McLeod, Leah
Hebel, Coach Mr. Mark Gadient 
FRONT: Lisa Preteau, Patricia Brown,
Adriane Cote Dawn Bartinski, Alana Fostey (Manager)



BACK: Alana Fostey (Stats) Bonnie Zimmerman, Deanna Chenier,
Christa Vogt, Michelle Jernberg, Monique Tardiff, Coach Mr. John
Bukich 
FRONT: Melissa Hovorka, Cindy Czechmeister,
Lorelie Rozsa, Tina Schoenbach
Inductee Information

Team Year
1973-74, 1974-75, 1977-78, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1985-86 & 1988-89

Team
Ross L. Gray Raiders (Sprague) - Varsity Girls

Induction Year
2019

Achievements
6 MHSAA Provincial ‘A’ Championships & 2 MHSAA Provincial ‘AA’ Championships
The Raiders of Ross L. Gray School in Sprague established a true dynasty in Manitoba high school basketball by winning eight MHSAA provincial championships over two decades. With the rapid consolidation of schools between 1966 and 1968, the Consolidated School District of Sprague was formed. The first principal, Mr. Marvin Hovorka, felt that basketball would be a great team sport for the students. The Sprague Centennial Hall was used as the first gymnasium before the present school gym was opened in 1972. The Raiders won six ‘A’ championships and two ‘AA’ level championships.






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Dauphin Clippers - 1974-75, 1975-76 & 1979-80

July 1, 2019, 8:46 am
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Back Row (Left to Right) - Randy Dudar (Manager),
Bruce McDonald, John Ochitwa, Gordon Fidierchuk, Jeff Esler,
Harold Wellborn, Jamie Simpson, Richard Gusnoski,
Mr Larry McDougall (Coach)
Front Row (Left to Right) - Roger Joyal (Statistician), Darrell
Drebnisky, Bob Genoway, Trent Lintick, Rodney Hrechka, Keith
Hiatt, Don Slobodzian



Back Row (Left to Right) - Gordon Fidierchuk, Mr Larry McDougall,
Coach, Jim Ryz, Jamie Simpson, Ryan Whetter, Duke Beardy.
Front Row (Left to Right) - Greg Southam, Don Slobodzian, John
Ochitwa, Keith Hiatt, Rod Hrechka
Missing - Bob Novakowski



Back Row (Left to Right) - Mr. Larry McDougall (Coach)
Gerald Chernecki, Robert (R.J.) MacKenzie, Dwayne Fidierchuk
Dean Morrow, Jeff Wolfe, Cameron McCallum
Front Row (Left to Right) - Ken Bartley, Burton Robson
Brian Smith, Michael McGregor, Brian Belinsky, Troy Vendramin
Missing - Bob Cleave (Manager) and
Louis Baltus (Assistant Coach)


Inductee Information

Team Year
1974-75, 1975-76 & 1979-80

Team
Dauphin Clippers – Varsity Boys

Induction Year
2019

Achievements
MHSAA Provincial ‘AAA’ Championships
Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School dominated ‘AAA’ high school by winning three MHSAA provincial championships over a five-year period. Under the leadership of Coach Larry McDougall, the Clippers defeated the Lord Selkirk Royals in all three championship games and established a true dynasty based on hard work, team play and tenacious defense.
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Brandon's Jerry Hemmings Inducted into the Canada West Hall of Fame

November 29, 2019, 11:25 am
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In a coaching career at Brandon University that spanned parts of four decades, Jerry Hemmings (MBHOF Class of '07) led the Bobcats men’s basketball program to unprecedented success and created a legacy of excellence.

The native of Mount Airy, North Carolina served nearly three decades at the helm of the Bobcats, winning four national titles to go along with 19 conference championships, while amassing 13 final four appearances. He had 734 career victories, while being named Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Coach of the Year eight times (1980, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2000, and 2001) and winning the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union's (CIAU) Coach of the Year award in 1980.

Hemmings began coaching the Bobcats in 1974, following a stint as an assistant coach of Lakehead’s men’s basketball squad. Hemmings led the Bobcats to their first national championship appearance in 1979 before elevating BU to the nation’s best, winning three straight national championships from 1987 to 1989. The Bobcats won their fourth CIAU title in 1996.

Internationally, Hemmings coached with the Canadian National Men’s team from 1989 until 1994. He assisted Ken Shields in two world championships, Argentina in 1990 and Toronto in 1994. He also led Canada to a silver medal at the 1991 FISU Games in Sheffield, England.

As a student-athlete, Hemmings played centre at Lakehead University, then came to Brandon, where he was named an honourable mention All-Canadian, WCIAA all-star and Brandon University’s male athlete of the year for the 1971-72 basketball season.

Hemmings has been inducted in the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and the Brandon University Sports Wall of Fame, as well as the Lakehead Athletics Wall of Fame.

NAME: Jerry Hemmings
UNIVERSITY: Brandon
CATEGORY: Coach
SPORT: Men’s Basketball
YEARS ACTIVE: 1974-2003

HIGHLIGHTS:
Four-time CIAU champion (1987, 1988, 1989, 1996)
1980 CIAU Coach of the Year
Coached Canada to silver in men’s basketball at 1991 FISU Games
Eight-time GPAC Coach of the Year

Source: https://www.canadawesthalloffame.org/post/jerry-hemmings-mbb-coach

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MBHOF Recognition Night Hosted by Brandon Bobcats

December 4, 2019, 6:59 am
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On Monday, December 2 at the Brandon University Healthy Living Centre, our Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum hosted its third annual Hall of Fame recognition night during the Bobcat and Wesmen games, It was a fun evening for all those in attendance.  Many people dropped by our designated area to share in some food and fellowship with many old stories being told and, once again, some even being true. Thanks to Tyler Crayston, Athletic Services and Events Coordinator, and Russ Paddock, Athletic Director, for their hospitality.

Some of those in attendance are shown in the photo - Left to Right -  Ken Opalko, Ted Stoesz, Vic Pruden, Ross Wedlake, Bill Moody and Michael Hill.
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Barry King Inducted into Delaware Hall of Fame

December 9, 2019, 10:01 am
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Delaware City Schools have inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame Friday.  Barry King (MBHOF Class of '94) was among the first senior class to graduate from Hayes High School, where he played football, baseball, basketball and ran track. King graduated from Hayes at age 16 and was a member of student council and served as student body president.

After graduation, King attended The Ohio State University for a year before returning to Canada and
playing basketball for five years at the University of Winnipeg. He was named Athlete of the Year twice at the university and was selected as All-Canadian in his final year. He was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball-Hall of Fame in 1994.

He returned to Delaware in the 1990s, where he worked for a steel processing company and as a
dental technician. He was active in his church and is spending his retirement with family and friends.

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Wesmen Women's Basketball Dynasty Teams Earns Canada West's Call to Hall

January 8, 2020, 2:15 pm
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One of the greatest basketball dynasties in Canadian university sport has been selected to the Canada West Hall of Fame.

The UWinnipeg Wesmen women's basketball teams of 1992-95 (also inducted in the MBHOF as part of the Class of '07), which won three straight national titles and ushered in an unprecedented win streak for the sport in Canada, were announced Wednesday as the latest inductees to the Canada West conference's new Hall of Fame.

After volleyball had established itself on the UWinnipeg campus with men's dynasties in the 1970s and women's in the 1980s, women's basketball took over in the 90s. The Wesmen won the national title in 1993, 1994 and 1995 but arguably their most notable accomplishment came in the form of The Streak.

Winnipeg's run from October 1992 to December 1994 with 88 straight games without a loss set a mark for basketball in Canada that has not been equalled to this day. At the time, the win streak matched that of the historic UCLA Bruins men's teams and has only recently been eclipsed by the UConn Huskies women's teams of the NCAA.

But the Wesmen's win streak didn't just include wins over Great Plains Athletic Conference teams or CIAU squads. The Wesmen beat teams from around Canada but also scored victories over the likes of NCAA Division I teams like Southern Methodist and Wisconsin-Green Bay as part of the 88 straight.

While running through the competition for three straight seasons, the Wesmen were lauded with a number of individual awards, led by Hall of Fame guard Sandra Carroll.

Carroll was a four-time all-Canadian and three-time first-team all-Canadian winning the Nann Copp Award as the country's best player three years in a row. She was named the national championship MVP in 1994 and 1995.



The Wesmen also had Andrea Hutchens as a two-time all-Canadian and head coach Tom Kendall was named the CIAU coach of the year in 1993 and 1994.

The Canada West Hall of Fame induction is the third such honour for those Wesmen teams, who were inducted into the Canada Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995, the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Sport Manitoba Hall of Fame in 2012.

A special ceremony honouring those teams will take place prior to the Wesmen women's basketball game against the MacEwan Griffins on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Duckworth Centre.



Source: http://wesmen.ca/general/2019-20/releases/20200108ibr6vj
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Original Duckworth Centre Hardwood Floor Added to Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum Display

January 31, 2020, 6:59 am
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As a new addition to the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum, we have added a section of the original floor from the University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre. The piece of the original floor, which was installed in 1984, was taken from the centre-jump circle and was salvaged when the floor was replaced in 2017.

The floor was played on by all of the best players in Manitoba including Wesmen Hall of Fame honoured Hall of Fame members including Sandra Carroll, Jeff Foreman, Beth Cochran, Norm Froemel, Erin Soroko-Drazic and Belaineh DeGuefe, as well as the many successful Wesmen teams over the years. This newest addition to our Hall of Fame and Museum collection means that, including this newest artifact, we now have preserved sections of the original floors from the old U of M Bison East Gym and the U of W Riddell Hall.

Your Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to preserving the glorious history of basketball in Manitoba. Any donations of further items are always welcome.
 
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Angie Johnson, Coleen Dufresne and Chris Critelli Recognized as part of the USPORT Top 100 Players

February 7, 2020, 11:52 am
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USPORTS has announced its initial Top 100 women’s basketball players of the century which includes 3 with Manitoba connections.

In celebration of the centennial anniversary of U SPORTS women’s basketball, the Top 100 – chosen by a committee of U SPORTS women’s basketball coaches and partners – will be unveiled beginning Thursday, Feb. 6, marking the 100th anniversary of the first Canadian university women’s contest between the Queen’s Gaels and McGill Martlets on Feb. 6, 1920.


“Selecting a group of individuals to represent excellence in your conference or league is always a difficult task,” said Ryan Thorne, president of the U SPORTS women’s basketball coaches’ association and head coach of the Martlets. “This experience has shown me that there have been some amazing young women, who have represented our institutions well through basketball that have gone on to become remarkable women in life. Just researching the stories and receiving the feedback from coaches of different eras, was eye-opening. I am grateful to have been a part of this process and hope that the next century is just as fruitful.”

Kicking off the campaign, players who competed from 1930-1980 were initially announced, with players from the following four decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s) revealed over the course of the following four weeks leading up to the 2020 U SPORTS Final 8 Basketball Championships in Ottawa. In addition, special features highlighting the incredible careers of select players will also be posted to USPORTS.ca. The campaign culminates with the announcement of the 2020 Nan Copp U SPORTS Player of the Year at the All-Canadian Gala on Mar. 4.

Players that have a Manitoba connection on the initial list released include...

Angie Johnson Straub was a 4-time 1st-team all-GPAC and led the Wesmen to 3 GPAC championships. She also led them to provincial senior women's and national junior women's championships.  She is a member of the Manitoba Sport, Manitoba Basketball and Manitoba High School Halls of Fame.



Coleen Dufresne came to Manitoba after a successful career as a player at the University of Ottawa and with Canada’s National Team. After coaching the University of New Brunswick, she accepted the head coaching position with the University of Manitoba Bisons Women’s team in 1984, a position she held for 17 years. In those years, she established the Bison women’s program as one of the best in Canada, winning three CIAU/CIS National Championships - 1988, 1996 and 1997 and two silver and two bronze medals. She was twice named National Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1998 and conference all-star coach seven times.

Chris Critelli (5th from left in the above team photo) is one of the most accomplished players in Canadian history. She helped UW to the 75 GPAC title & is the only player to win national titles in the NCAA (Old Dominion) and Canada (Laurentian). She went on to play pro and later coach the Brock Badgers

Members of the Top 100 will then be honoured at the Final 8 during the national championship final, hosted jointly by Carleton University, University of Ottawa and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group.

Top 100 U SPORTS Women’s Basketball Players of the Century

This list will be updated weekly leading up to the national championship

NAMESCHOOLPLAYING YEARS
Ruth WilsonUBC1937-41
Nora McDermottUBC1945-49
Patricia LawsonSaskatchewan1947-50
Arlene McGinnSaskatchewan1950-54
Mary MacDonaldToronto1951-53
Linda Winter-BarrettMemorial1956-58
Darlene CurrieCalgary1956-58
1967-68
Anne Mosher-MacVicarAcadia1957-61
Barb RobertsonUBC1959-64
Marg CurrySaskatchewan1964-68
Sandra BarrUNB1964-68
Mary CouttsVictoria1965-67
Pauline GenzickUBC1966-69
Betty RossUBC1966-71
Joanne SargentUBC1968-73
Terri McGovernUBC1969-72
Bev BarnesUBC1971-74
Joyce Douthwright-SlippUNB1971-74
Debbie PhelanUBC1971-75
Kathy Williams-ShieldsLaurentian, UBC1971-76
Angie JohnsonWinnipeg1971-77
Coleen DufresneOttawa, McGill1971-80
Liz SilcottConcordia, Waterloo, UBC1972-79
Sylvia SweeneyMcGill, Concordia, Laurentian1973-79
Carol Turney-LoosSaint Mary's, Victoria, UBC1973-80
Chris CritelliWinnipeg, Laurentian1974-78
Deb HubandBishop’s, Concordia1976-80
Source: https://usports.ca/en/sports/basketball/f/news/2020/02/1578750320/u-sports-to-unveil-top-100-women-s-basketball-players-of-the-century
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MBHOF Member Eric Bridgeland Named New Men's Basketball Head Coach at University of Redlands

April 16, 2020, 11:12 am
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The University of Redlands (Redlands, California) and Bulldog Athletics have announced the hiring of Eric Bridgeland (MBHOF Class of '07) as the next head men's basketball coach.  Bridgeland follows Jim Ducey, who retired after a 29-year career with the Bulldogs.

"Our family would like to thank President Kuncl, University Dean Eddleman, and especially Jeff Martinez for all their work on our behalf to make this a reality!" Bridgeland said.  "We've known Redlands as a special place that has servant-based leadership at its core that spreads through the surrounding community.  Our family is very humbled, honored, and excited to add value to the Bulldog family." 

Bridgeland arrives at Redlands as an esteemed NCAA Division III coach from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, where he led the Blues to three Northwest Conference (NWC) titles and six runner-up finishes.  During the last five years, Whitman has qualified for the NCAA tournament each season and advanced to the Sweet-16, Elite-8, and Final Four.  His 2019 seniors graduated as the winningest class in NCAA Division III history, as they contributed to three undefeated titles in NWC action and a 67-conference game win streak.

In 12 seasons at Whitman, Bridgeland boasts an impressive record of 245-87 (.738) and an NWC mark of 132-44 (.750%).  In addition, he owns multiple national, regional, and conference coach of the year awards.  His teams consistently land among the national rankings, as highlighted by the No. 1 spot on the D3hoops.com poll late in the 2017 season.

Prior to coaching at Whitman, he served as the head coach at the University of Puget Sound (WA) for five seasons.  After taking over a program that had one winning season in the previous nine, Bridgeland and the Loggers put together a stretch of three consecutive NWC titles, three NCAA appearances, and a No. 8 ranking.

Overall, Bridgeland has coached one national player of the year, 12 All-Americans, six conference MVPs, and 40 all-conference selections.  He also sent another student-athlete to the NBA combine as one of only five Division III players to be invited in the history of the league.

Outside of coaching, Bridgeland has gained experience with various NCAA basketball committees and organizations.  Furthermore, he makes it a priority to serve his community through local non-profits like Friends of Children Walla Walla, Christian Aide Center, YMCA, and more. 

His outreach also has resulted in impressive fundraising success through leadership camps, basketball clinics, golf tournaments, and general campaigning.

"Coach Bridgeland's teams are not only successful on the court but they have a demonstrated history of embracing the DIII philosophy of strong academic performance and a commitment to community service.   All of those factors, along with a very impressive track record of successful fundraising efforts, make him a great fit for Bulldog Athletics and the University of Redlands," commented Director of Athletics Jeff Martinez.

Eric played four years at the University of Manitoba and was a 3-time All-Canadian. He was one of the top scorers in Bison history and also played with Canada’s National Team and the Winnipeg Thunder. He was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. 

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In Memory of Rod Peppler

June 23, 2020, 3:02 pm
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It is with great sadness that Basketball Manitoba shares the news of the passing of long time basketball official and builder Rod Peppler (Class of '05) on June 21, 2020.

Rod began officiating basketball games in 1959 and for over 50 years, he officiated and administered at all levels of play from junior high, high school, university, and adult basketball.

http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/images/eventimages/group-2.jpgSince the formation of the Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials, Rod has served in various positions on the MABO executive. He has always been a strong proponent of looking outside the province for new information about how to improve officiating in Manitoba. The result was the development of an exchange program with other provinces at the high school and university levels.

In 1974, Rod attended the charter meeting of the Canadian Association of Basketball Officials (CABO) and for a number of years, he served not only as chairman of the awards committee but also as an assignor/evaluator at a variety of national championships.

Rod Peppler with Wes Crymble in 2017
He continued up until just a few years ago to be heavily involved in the ongoing development of officials in Manitoba. Rod served for many years as the Director of Clinics for MABO and as a board member of Basketball Manitoba, he is responsible for clinics for developing officials throughout the province.

In recognition of his commitment to the development of the sport, Rod was inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame as a Builder in 2005, was named the Sport Manitoba Volunteer of the Year in 2009 and the recipient of the Mike Spack Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.  He was named an honorary life member of MABO in 2014.

Our thoughts are with the Peppler family.  Additional news of a service will be shared as it becomes known.

Rest in Peace Rod.
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1996 & 1997 Manitoba Bisons Women's Basketball Teams Announced as Part of Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame Class of 2020

July 29, 2020, 3:37 pm
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The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame has announced the induction class of 2020, revealing the eight individuals and one team mini-dynasty, the 1996 and 1997 Manitoba Bisons Women's Basketball teams, who will be inducted into the hallowed halls this year.

The 2020 inductees are:
  • Marilyn Fraser (Builder) - Athletics
  • Baxter Humby (Athlete) - Muay Thai / Kickboxing
  • Sheldon Kennedy (Athlete / Builder) - Hockey / Multi-Sport
  • Ruth Klassen (Athlete) - Volleyball
  • Ralph Lyndon (Athlete) - Multi-Sport
  • Paul Robson (Builder) - Multi-Sport
  • Jennifer Saunders (Athlete) - Racquetball
  • Ed Werenich (Athlete) - Curling 
  • 1996 and 1997 University of Manitoba Bisons (Team)  - Basketball    



The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame will not be hosting our annual Induction Ceremonies this year, but instead will formally induct the new class of honoured members when COVID-19 conditions allow us to host such a celebration.

Coached by Coleen Dufresne (inducted in 2017 as a Builder), the Bison women’s basketball teams won back to back USPORTS / CIS / CIAU national championships. The University of Manitoba Bisons won the first of two consecutive national championships in Laval in 1996 by defeating the Toronto Varsity Blues 81 – 77 in overtime. In 1997, they duplicated this result in Lakehead with a convincing 73 – 62 win over York in the national final. The teams were known for their full-court pressure and tremendous character which saw them work through many tight situations in the GPAC playoffs and at the national tournaments. They were inducted into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Members of the Bisons teams include...

1996 - Back Row – Left to Right – Walt McKee (Athletic Director), Carol Ploen-Hosegood (Ass’t. Coach), Coleen Dufresne (Coach) with son Nicholas, Victoria Neufeld, Jackie Burgoyne, Rachel Durksen, Mike Hickey (Ass’t. Coach), Anne Smith, Marjorie Kelly, Treena Moran, Connie Ehlmann
Front Row – Stacy Yuel, Kyla Koskie, Glenda Clark, Terri-Lee Johannesson, Jana Taylor

1997 - Back Row – Left to Right – Laurie May (Ass’t. Coach), Laurie Ann Palmer, Liann Bailey (Athletic Therapist), Marjorie Kelly, Carol Ploen-Hosegood (Ass’t. Coach), Gabri Macra, Jana Taylor, Diana Dela Cruz, Carla Bodnarus, Kyla Koskie, Treena Moran, Glenda Clark, Anne Smith, Megan Dixon, Mike Hickey (Ass’t. Coach), Tracy Gordon (Athletic Therapist) Coleen Dufresne (Coach).  Front Row – Victoria Neufeld, Lorissa Crellin, Teri-Lee Johannesson

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"As we announce the names of these deserving inductees who will forever be a part of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, we are grateful that these athletes, builders and teams will inspire and motivate generations for years to come, and we are excited to be celebrating their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to sport in our province. Congratulations to the inductee class of 2020! ”   Jeff Hnatiuk , President & CEO, Sport Manitoba

“Once again, this is a remarkable class of inductees that reflects the diverse spectrum of sport. They personify the kind of commitment and excellence that our sport community aspires to and is inspired by, and we are thrilled to have them join the ranks of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. It is especially important to take the time to reflect on and celebrate our sport heritage during today's trying times.”   Don MacDonald , Chair of the Board of Directors, Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame


About 

A program of Sport Manitoba, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame's mandate is to collect, preserve, showcase and celebrate the history and heritage of sport excellence in Manitoba. For more information, please visit the website.

Sport Manitoba is a not-for-profit organization and the lead planning, programming and funding agency for the development of amateur sport in Manitoba. Located at 145 Pacific Avenue in Winnipeg, Sport Manitoba partners with over 100 organizations to deliver sport in the province and is responsible for programs including the  Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro,  Sport Manitoba Coaching,  Team Manitoba,  Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, Fit Kids Healthy Kids, and  KidSport. Services provided include the  Sport Manitoba Clinic,  Sport Manitoba Performance,  Sport Manitoba  Fitness Center, and the  Paul Robson Resource Center for Leadership and Coaching.


Source: http://www.sportmanitoba.ca

CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Basketball and all that Jazz; Catching up with legendary former U of W coach Bruce Enns

August 31, 2020, 6:59 am
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Bruce Enns, the man who laid the foundation for the men's basketball program at the University of Winnipeg, is more than three decades removed from coaching in his hometown but he can still draw a crowd.

In 2017 and 2018, large groups of former Wesmen players and coaches congregated for the chance to catch up with their old boss on visits to Manitoba.

READ FULL INTERVIEW BY MIKE SAWATZKY ON THE WINNIPEG FREE PRESS...
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In Memory of Roy Williams

September 21, 2020, 8:02 am
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With sadness, Basketball Manitoba and the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum announces the passing of Roy Williams. A graduate of Gordon Bell High School and Junior League basketball, Roy played for five years at the University of Manitoba from 1945 thru 1950. He became an instant star, leading his team in scoring and rebounding in each of those years.

While playing for the "Bisons", he was an impact player for the Winnipeg "Paulins" that won Provincial Championships in 1948 and 1949. From 1951 thru 1953, Roy played for the Varsity "Grads" in the Senior "A" League. During that time, he was a League All-Star each year and the League MVP twice.

In 1952, he was selected to represent Canada at the Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. He was inducted into our Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the original group in 1983 and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. 

Our condolences go out to all of Roy's family and friends.

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In Memory of George Birger

October 13, 2020, 10:27 am
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It is with great sadness that Basketball Manitoba and the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame announce the passing of George Birger. George died in Arizona after contracting the COVID-19 virus. 

Basketball, and sport in general, are better today because of George Birger. He was born in Winner, South Dakota where he started as an assistant basketball coach with the University of South Dakota when they won the NCAA D2 National Championship in 1963. He was best known for his time in Canada, first as the head coach at Lakehead University, 1967-70 and then the Athletic Director, 1971-74. After a stop at the University of Prince Edward Island, he served as the Athletic Director at Brandon University, 1978-1984, where he was integral in laying the foundation for the great Bobcat dynasty which saw them win four national men's basketball championships.

George then moved on to the University of Arizona where he was the Facility Coordinator and Equipment Supervisor until he retired in 2005. He was awarded  a ring as part of the Arizona Wildcats 1997 NCAA National Championship under Coach Lute Olsen. He was inducted into the Brandon University Wall of Fame in 2014. 

Our deepest sympathies go out to George's wife, Lorine, his family and friends.  

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Basketball Hall of Fame Nominations for Class of 2021 Due Dec 15

October 16, 2020, 6:37 pm
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The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame & Museum has announced that the next Induction Dinner will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The Selection Committee is now requesting nominations of worthy candidates for the next induction that meet the set criteria.  The deadline to submit a nomination for the next induction is December 15, 2020.  

Eligibility for Nomination

All nominations are welcome.  The criteria/guidelines used by the selection committee are as follows...

Player Category

Players who consistently performed at a high level over a number of years on provincial, university, national or professional teams; and (a) who played high school basketball in Manitoba, whether or not they stayed in Manitoba after graduation; or (b) who played high school basketball outside the province, but played at an elite level in Manitoba.

Builder Category

Eligible nominees are individuals, such as coaches, managers, trainers, sponsors, and media persons, who have made a significant contribution to the development and the promotion of basketball in Manitoba.

Team Category

Manitoba based teams that have won national, international, or world championships; and
High schools whose male or female varsity teams have won a minimum of three provincial championships within a six-year period.

Submitting Nominations 

The Manitoba Basketball of Fame Committee invites members of the community to submit nominations in the player, builder, and team categories of the Hall of Fame. Nominations can be submitted at any time. However, as the Induction Dinner is traditionally held in late September / early October, the selection sub-committee of the MBHOF Committee reviews only those nominations that are submitted no later than December 15 of the preceding year.

To submit a nomination for consideration, please visit the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame website at...

Manitoba Basketball Hall of Famehttp://www.mbhof.com/p/nominate.html

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In Memory of Mike Skwark, 1931-2020

November 14, 2020, 9:47 am
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It is with sadness that the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Basketball Manitoba announce the passing of Mike Skwark. Mike was the team captain of the great Winnipeg Stellars teams that won two National Junior Championships, 1950 and 1951. 

The Stellars were outstanding representatives of Manitoba whose great team play, and sportsmanship were well known coast to coast at a time when junior basketball was at its best. The team was named after Stella Mission in Winnipeg's North End and were coached by the legendary Martin Terry. The Stellars teams were inducted into both the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame (1983) and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame (1995).

In this team picture, Mike is in the front row (middle) holding the Junior Championship Trophy which is now on display at our Hall of Fame and Museum. 

Our sincere condolences go out to Mike's wife, Ruth, his family, friends, and teammates.

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Sandra Carroll Inducted into the Canada West Hall of Fame

November 17, 2020, 10:36 am
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EDMONTON — A key catalyst to a remarkable string of women's basketball dominance, Sandra Carroll was a force for the Winnipeg Wesmen during the 1990s.

The Winnipeg native played a starring role for the Wesmen during their string of three-consecutive national titles between 1993 and 1995, and Carroll was honoured Tuesday as the latest inductee in the Canada West Hall of Fame.


CLICK HERE TO READ CARROLL'S FULL HALL OF FAME STORY

A four-time Academic All-Canadian and three-time national player of the year award winner, Carroll takes her place individually in the CW Hall of Fame after being inducted as part of the Wesmen dynasty team last season.

Following her stellar university career, Carroll went onto play professionally in Germany, and is an inductee into both the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame.

To learn more about the Canada West Hall of Fame and to see a full list of past inductees visit CanadaWestHallofFame.org.


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MBHOF Fundraising Campaign Nearing End

February 16, 2021, 1:34 pm
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It's crunch time, the two-minute warning, the last shot as the clock winds down and whatever other sport clichés you can think of. Our Hall of Fame endowment fund through the Winnipeg Foundation needs your help to get it over the top. The Manitoba Heritage Trust Program (MHTP) that sees "stretch dollars" added to our donated funds ends as of March 31st of this year. We are close to meeting our goal which will ensure the long-term sustainability of our Hall of Fame, but we still need your assistance. We have had a great response from many of our members and friends and we are incredibly grateful for that continued support.  

Our list of contributors includes Todd MacCulloch, our Premier and ex-BU Bobcat, Brian Pallister, many of the two-time Canadian Jr. champion Winnipeg Stellars, ex-U. of M. Bisons, John Embry, Glen Torgerson, Jon Gurban, John Brown, Ken Galanchuk and Ted Fardoe, Stuart Clark of the Vincent Massey Vikings of Brandon, and many St. Andrews Super Saints, Nicollet Inn, and Winnipeg Wesmen. In total, we have had 124 donors and donations have ranged from the small to the large – all are much appreciated.   

If you have already contributed, thank you very much. If not, you are still needed. If you are looking to make an additional donation for the new tax year, now is the time.

Please help us end our campaign with a bang and guarantee that our Hall of Fame and Museum will continue to honour more individuals and teams and to ensure the preservation of our basketball heritage.

You can mail a cheque (made out to the Winnipeg Foundation) along with this completed FORM to...

  • Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum Fund 
  • The Winnipeg Foundation
  • 1350 One Lombard Place
  • Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0X3 


Or donate directly online at the following link 

https://www.mycharitytools.com/gift/wpgfdn/donate?fund=903  


THANK YOU!
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MBHOF Member Martin Riley Honoured by Canada West

February 24, 2021, 9:29 am
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VANCOUVER – A member of the Canadian national team straight of high school, Martin Riley (MBHOF Class of '96) is a Manitoba basketball legend.

The Sisler High School product joined the University of Manitoba Bisons in the fall of 1973, setting in motion five years that included the school’s first men’s basketball national title.

He was named Tuesday as the latest inductee in the Canada West Hall of Fame, as the conference continues to rollout the 2020-21 class.

CLICK HERE TO READ RILEY'S FULL HALL OF FAME STORY

Riley was a three-time All-Canadian for the Bisons during his standout career, which included CIAU Player of the Year honours in 1975-76.

It was that season Manitoba claimed the national title with an 82-69 win over Saint Mary’s in the national final.

Internationally, Riley was a member of the 1976 Olympic team in Montreal, part of two world championship teams, a pair of Pan American Games squads, and played at two World University Games.

To learn more about the Canada West Hall of Fame and to see a full list of past inductees, visit CanadaWestHallofFame.org.




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