NHL Alumni

On my walk through St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery in Peterborough, Ontario, I came across the grave of NHL defenceman Bill “Billy” Plager. Born in Kirkland Lake, Northern Ontario, Billy made his mark early, playing his junior career with the Peterborough Petes—a team that’s launched many hockey greats. What truly stands out, though, is the […]

Remembering a Legend: Ted Lindsay’s Final Resting Place On a quiet walk through Guardian Angel Cemetery in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, I stepped inside the Angel of Peace mausoleum and found the crypt of one of hockey’s greatest warriors — Detroit Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay. Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Lindsay made his NHL […]

On my recent walk through Riverside Cemetery in New Hamburg, Ontario—deep in the heart of Waterloo Region—I came upon a uniquely shaped grave marker: a hockey puck. It belongs to none other than hometown legend,Howie Meeker. Born in Kitchener but raised in New Hamburg, Howie Meeker’s name would soon echo across the country. In 1946, […]

On my walk through Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, Ontario, I discovered the grave of Dave Gardner, a Toronto-born centre known affectionately as “Everybody’s Friend.” Growing up in Leaside, Dave honed his skills with the Toronto Marlies, playing just down the road from home. In his final year with the Marlies, he was named the most […]