Dukes inducted into the 80+HHoF
Congratulations to the following Dukes players that were recently inducted into the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame
- Bunny Ryan and Gord Buske
Many thanks to Wayne Watson our Dukes Player Rep.
On May 3/2025 Dukes players Gord Buske and Bunny Ryan were inducted into the 80+ HHOF. Walt Slade, Blair Anderson, Jean Guy St Pierre and myself attended as well as John Clark for the alumni game in support of the 80+ HHOF. They are a testimony to staying healthy and active as octogenarians. They are Hockey Players!!
Thank you all for your support at the game and luncheon.
Wayne Watson
Dukes Player’s Representative
Congratulations to the following Dukes players that have been inducted into the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame
Players left to right:
- Back Row: Doug Deline, Blair Anderson, Gord Flan, Grant Clayton, Walt Slade
- Front Row: Bill Jesty, Jean Guy St Pierre, Tom Garrity, Budd Smith.
Many thanks to Wayne Watson our Dukes Player Rep.
On Dec 13/2024 9 Duke players who have been inducted into the 80 + Hockey Hall of Fame participated in the Dukes Annual Christmas Luncheon after skating with their Dukes team at Iroquois Sports Centre. It was a special occasion for all who played to have 9 HHOF players on the ice on the same day. Their names are shown on the attached pictures taken commemorating this event. They are a testimony to staying healthy and active as octogenarians. They are Hockey Players!!
Thank you all for your support at the game and luncheon.
Wayne Watson
Dukes Player’s Representative
Congratulations to the following Dukes players that were inducted into the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame on Saturday August 24th, 2024 :
Players left to right Jean Guy St Pierre, Bill Jesty, Wayne Watson (player rep) Bud Smith, Tom Garrity.
Also attending were Alumni players Walt Slade and Blair Anderson who represented Dukes in Alumni game. The Dukes were well represented by these gentlemen in Huntsville. More info will be sent out when pics of induction of players are loaded to internet. Next induction will be Oct in Ottawa area and it is full already and 2 more Dukes will be welcomed into the HHOF at that time. Regards to all and get ready for the new season coming soon. Many thanks to Wayne Watson our Dukes Player Rep.
Congratulations to the following Dukes players that were inducted into the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame on Saturday Oct 22, 2022 :
Gordon Flann
Blair Anderson
Walter Slade
John Clark
The 80+ HHoF game was played at the Appleby Ice Centre Rink 1 at 3:30 PM. Their team won 6-5 and Walt scored a goal. Great to see that a number of Dukes players and friends came out to support them for this event. Many thanks to Wayne Watson for his tireless support of this event and our Dukes Inductees!
You can watch the induction ceremony at 80+ HHOF Induction Video - Blair is at 38:20, John 41:50, Gord at 44:00 and Walt at 54:50
There are many great pictures at 80+ HHOF Ceremony and 80+ HHOF Game Photos
Walter
Blair
Gord
John