Peter Wiltmann was born in Bad Rothenfelde, Germany in 1958. He grew up with his three brothers on their family farm in the northern German countryside. His family also owned a sandpit which was turned into a small lake, called the Heidesee. It was here that his family enjoyed many summers of swimming and water-skiing.… Read more »
Alex Eagar
As the international game grows in popularity, many can lay claim to the title of “Mr. Hockey”, but in the Parry Sound area that honour is reserved for only one person – the man with a championship history and an enduring love of the game – Alex Eagar. On February 3, 1911, during the community’s… Read more »
Bill Beagan
Born: December 1, 1937 – Parry Sound, Ontario Born in Parry Sound, Bill Beagan was the second youngest of twelve children. After completing grade 10 at Parry Sound High he joined the Army Soldier Apprentices. He had an exemplary thirteen year military career serving as a United Nations Peacekeeper in Egypt, working at the National… Read more »
Aubrey Allsopp
Aubrey Harold Allsopp, the oldest of three children was born to Fred and Hazel Allsopp in Minesing in 1918. At age seven years of age he started playing organized hockey and ball in Midland. He was given the opportunity to play professional ball but his father said, “No, you need to get a real job.”… Read more »
Tony Agnello
Tony Agnello was born in Depot Harbour in 1936. As a child he was active and enjoyed time outdoors playing ball and fishing. He moved to Etobicoke when he was 16 years old and worked with the Parks and Recreation Department. He married Vera in the Depot Harbour Catholic Church, the last wedding at the… Read more »
Jim Matthews
James Fraser Matthews was born in Parry Sound on November 27, 1934 and lived at 33 River Street. He attended Victory Public School where his pleasant fun loving personality endeared him to his classmates and teachers. As a natural athlete he enjoyed hockey, baseball and basketball. Everyone wanted to be on his team. Jim’s interest… Read more »
Marianne King-Wilson
Marianne had a waterfront childhood in Carling with her grandparents at their marina, and on Bay Street in town with her father at his marina. At three, she had her first boat, with a motor at six, to use in sight of the dock. Later, there were no limits, always a boat and the Bay.… Read more »
Bob Beaumont
Bob’s long tenure into hockey started at the age of 8 when his parents signed him up with the local hockey organization. When Bob finished playing hockey he stayed involved with the game by becoming the equipment manager for minor hockey. In the late ‘50’s Bert Woodhouse convinced Bob to put his skates on and… Read more »
Rick Thomas
Rick was born in Parry Sound on February 16, 1947 at St Joseph’s Hospital. The oldest son of Betty and Earl Thomas, Rick has three brothers, Paul, John, and Gord. Rick originally lived at the pumping station with his grandmother and grandfather. The family eventually moved to Foster Avenue, a small street off of Isabella… Read more »
Rod Dixon
Rodney A.F. Dixon was born in Hamilton Ontario in 1932 . The only son of Alexander and Helen Dixon, Rod attended Central Public school and then later Westdale High School until he moved to Waterdown where he finished high school. Rod played high school basketball, football and track and field. After high school he attended… Read more »
