Knights honoured — The 20th anniversary of the BC Hockey Hall of Fame took place on Friday with Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray being inducted along with retired NHL referee Rob Shick, Jack McIlhargey, Joe Sakic and the 1986 Penticton Knights, who were on stage with coach Rick Kozuback, who spoke during the evening. Toronto Maple Leafs Brian Burke spoke on what it means to him to be part of the BCHHF and returned some friendly jabs to Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson and Pat Quinn. For video, check www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

Knights honoured — The 20th anniversary of the BC Hockey Hall of Fame took place on Friday with Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray being inducted along with retired NHL referee Rob Shick, Jack McIlhargey, Joe Sakic and the 1986 Penticton Knights, who were on stage with coach Rick Kozuback, who spoke during the evening. Toronto Maple Leafs Brian Burke spoke on what it means to him to be part of the BCHHF and returned some friendly jabs to Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson and Pat Quinn. For video, check www.pentictonwesternnews.com.

1986 Penticton Knights among 20th BC Hockey Hall of Fame Induction class

The 20th anniversary of the BC Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony welcomed Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray, retired NHL referee Rob Shick, Jack McIlhargey, Joe Sakic and the 1986 Penticton Knights.

  • Jul. 26, 2011 10:00 a.m.
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Larry Lund expected his 1986 Penticton Knights to be inducted into the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame at some point. Lund, the architect of B.C’s first Canadian national championship team, said it is well-deserved, yet added he was surprised and excited when it finally became a reality.

“This is an exceptional hockey team. Out of all the junior A teams that’s won the Canadian championship, this might be one of the more dominant teams,” said Lund, to the Penticton Western News in early January.

The Knights, joined Vernon Vipers owner Duncan Wray, retired NHL referee Rob Shick, Jack McIlhargey and Joe Sakic for the 20th anniversary of the BC Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony last Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

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