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Hall celebrates with 60 years with great 2026 class

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) was pleased to announce the seven (7) inductees who will become the newest members of the SSHF this fall at an event Tuesday, April 14 at the Great Western Brewery in Saskatoon.

The Class of 2026 features four inductees in the athlete category, two builders, and one team which represents four championship seasons.

The 2026 inductees are:

IN THE ATHLETE CATEGORY:
Cameron Baerg (Saskatoon) – Rowing
Chris Getzlaf (Regina) – Football
Otto Huber (Lipton) – Golf
Brianne Theisen-Eaton (Humboldt) – Athletics

IN THE BUILDER CATEGORY:
Dr. Marlys Misfeldt (Saskatoon) – Sport Medicine & Science
Ross Wilson (Saskatoon) – Basketball

IN THE TEAM CATEGORY:
2011-2014 Saskatoon Valkyries Football Club

The 2026 Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame induction class and their representatives were introduced Tuesday, April 14 at the Great Western Brewery in Saskatoon. Pictured are Cal and Kim Theisen, left, (representing Brianne Theisen-Eaton), Dr. Marlys Misfeldt, Brian Lee, Executive Director and CEO of Golf Saskatchewan (representing Otto Huber), Carisa Polischuk from the Saskatoon Valkyries, Chris Getzlaf, Michelle Duchene, from the Valkyries, Ross Wilson, and Cameron Baerg.

The 2026 Induction Dinner & Ceremony at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Tickets are $120 per person and are on sale now at the Hall of Fame’s website.

The 2026 Induction Class features two Olympic medalists and a Grey Cup champion, two lifelong sport builders, plus a trailblazing athlete and team who each achieved great successes.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming this excellent class as the Hall of Fame celebrates 60 years in the community in 2026” said Erin Stankewich, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. “This class is a great example of the work the Hall of Fame does to not only celebrate excellence but elevate stories and examples of Saskatchewan’s resilience and trailblazing spirit.”

Cameron Baerg won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens in the men’s 2,000 metres coxless four, earning Canada’s only rowing medal at those Olympics in an incredible photo-finish. He also won a world championship with the Canadian coxless four in 2003 in Milan.

Chris Getflaf celebrates with fans after winning the 2013 Grey Cup.

Chris Getzlaf played 11 seasons in the Canadian Football League – 10 of those with his hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders. Getzlaf was named the Most Valuable Canadian of the 101st Grey Cup, as he caught three passes for 78 yards in the Riders’ 45-23 victory. He was also a two-time CFL West All-Star.

Otto Huber took up golf after he lost his vision in a hunting accident when he was 28 and went on to be a world-class blind golfer. He won the 1995 British Open Blind Golf Championship and finished second at the 1977 United States Blind Golf Association National Championship – the two most prestigious events in the sport.

Brianne Theisen-Eaton

Brianne Theisen-Eaton is a two-time Olympian, winning a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the 2016 Rio Games. She also won a pair of silver medals at the 2013 and 2015 IIAF World Championships and a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Dr. Marlys Misfeldt has worked for nearly 40 years to increase the safety and quality of care for athletes in Saskatchewan while improving the awareness of the need for safety policies and procedures in sport. She has worked at all levels from amateur to university to pro teams and events. She also served the International Traditional Karate Federation in numerous capacities and at events over the decades, as well as decades of involvement with the Sport Medicine Council of Saskatchewan.

Ross Wilson served as the president of Basketball Canada for seven years and another seven years as the president of Basketball Saskatchewan Inc. He made a notable impact in both of those roles and has also served as an executive member with FIBA and on the Canadian Olympic Association’s board of directors.

The 2011 Saskatoon Valkyries championship football team.

The 2011-2014 Saskatoon Valkyries football teams took the field for the first time in 2011 and set a standard of excellence for the rest of the Western Women’s Canadian Football League. The Valkyries won the first four WWCFL titles and only lost one game in their four-year title run. In only their third year as a team, nine players and two alternates were chosen to play for Canada at the IFAF Women’s World Championship

Once again, the Hall of Fame is pleased to partner with The Atlas Hotel in Regina (4177 Albert St.) as our host hotel for the 2026 Induction weekend. Guests can use the promo code 092526SHF when they book their rooms at the Atlas to receive the special room rate of $164.95 before the deadline of August 21, 2026.

The announcement of the 2026 Induction Class is part of a yearlong celebration of the Hall of Fame’s 60th anniversary. A new exhibit celebrating our 60th anniversary will launch in May. The Hall of Fame’s mobile exhibit trailer will travel to communities across the province this summer to celebrate and share the great stories of Saskatchewan sport excellence.

Hall hiring summer Curatorial Assistant

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Curatorial Assistant (Young Canada Works – Summer 2026)
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) is seeking a Curatorial Assistant for the Summer 2026 season.

This position is funded in part through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations program. Applicants must be registered through the Young Canada Works website and meet all eligibility requirements.

The SSHF is a progressive, not-for-profit museum located in Regina, Saskatchewan. Our permanent collection includes over 20,000 artifacts that reflect the rich and diverse sport history of the province. We present dynamic exhibitions and programming that celebrate Saskatchewan’s sport legacy and Hall of Fame inductees.

This position offers hands-on, practical experience in a mid-sized provincial museum, with a strong focus on collections management, inventory control, and curatorial practice.

Position Overview

Approximately:

  • 70% – Collection inventory review, photographic capture and database verification and/or upload
  • 10% – Cataloguing and organizing non-accessioned materials
  • 20% – Supporting curatorial programming and public engagement

The successful candidate will work closely with the Curator to ensure the accuracy, care, and accessibility of the museum’s collection while contributing to programming initiatives.

Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:

  • Conduct detailed inventory reviews of collection main storage areas
  • Ensure accession numbers are properly affixed to artifacts and accurately recorded in databases
  • Cross-reference physical artifacts with digital records for consistency and accuracy
  • Digitally photograph artifacts and upload images to the MAS database
  • Verify and update storage locations within the database
  • Assess artifact condition and update condition reports as required
  • Ensure proper museum-standard storage and organization of artifacts
  • Catalogue previously unprocessed or improperly stored materials
  • Develop tracking systems and produce weekly progress reports (Google Forms)
  • Assist in developing documentation, workflows, and procedures
  • Support curatorial programming, exhibitions, and public initiatives
  • Participate in staff meetings, brainstorming sessions, and team collaboration
  • Assist with general museum operations, including visitor services and gallery upkeep (cleaning) when required

Term & Compensation:

  • Term: Approximately 15 weeks (May–August 2026)
  • Start Date: May 19, 2026
  • Wage: $18.35/hr

Qualifications:

Two years of study at a post-secondary institution in one of these disciplines: Museum Studies, Humanities, or Social Sciences.

Required Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Google Docs and digital tools (Camera)
  • Ability and proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English

Assets:

  • Knowledge of museum or archival practices
  • Experience with collections databases
  • Photography and digital imaging skills

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, move, and handle artifacts up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and use stairs

Eligibility Requirements (YCW)

Candidates must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 30
  • Be a current post-secondary student
  • Be registered with the Young Canada Works program

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in collections management and museum operations
  • Training in cataloguing, digitization, and database systems (MAS)
  • Experience working under professional curatorial supervision
  • Opportunities to contribute to exhibitions and public programming
  • Development of transferable skills in research, organization, and project management
  • Portfolio-building experience and professional references

Work Plan Highlights

  • Week 1: Orientation, training, and workflow development
  • Weeks 2–15: Artifact inventory, cataloguing, and programming support
  • Final Week: Project wrap-up, reporting, and exit interview

Equity Statement

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Application Details

Please submit a resume and three references to:

Curator
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
2205 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0S4

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: YCW Summer Employment – Curatorial Assistant

Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026

Applicants must also be registered with the Young Canada Works website and can express interest here:

https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/FindCandidate

About Regina

Located in the heart of Regina, Saskatchewan’s capital city, the SSHF is situated in a vibrant downtown core. Summer in Regina offers festivals, events, and cultural activities that provide a dynamic and engaging environment for work and leisure.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

The past, present & future of women’s baseball

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March is Women’s History Month, and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame marked the occasion by hosting a panel discussion, Diamond Girls to Draft Day: Women in Saskatchewan Baseball Past, Present and Future.

The discussion was hosted by SSHF curator Robyn Jensen and her four guests are writing the next chapter of women’s baseball in Saskatchewan or chronicling its rich history.

Braidy Birdsall made history during the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League Draft. She was the first Saskatchewan-born player to be drafted. A versatile infielder from Saskatoon, she has represented Team Saskatchewan and competed nationally. Braidy was selected by the Boston franchise and is among the first generation of players stepping into a new era of professional women’s baseball when the WPBL debuts this summer.

Joining her in the WPBL is fellow Saskatchewan player Addie Ziebart, an outstanding outfielder from Saskatoon who has competed in multiple national championships with Team Saskatchewan and earned a spot on Canada’s national development team. Addie was selected by the New York franchise in the WPBL Draft, just one pick after Braidy, marking a milestone moment for Saskatchewan women’s baseball.

Maureen Ulrich is a Saskatchewan playwright and author whose work celebrates women in sport. She is the creator of the acclaimed stage production Diamond Girls, which tells the story of three Saskatchewan women who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s: Mary “Bonnie” Baker, Arleene (Johnson) Noga, and Daisy Junor. Through theatre, Maureen has helped bring the history of women’s baseball to new audiences and remind us that the roots of today’s game stretch back decades.

The final panelist is Teagan Witko, a sports broadcaster and reporter with Harvard Media, appearing on The SportsCage and the Saskatchewan Roughriders broadcast team. Teagan has quickly become one of the voices helping tell Saskatchewan’s sports stories, covering everything from grassroots athletics to professional sports across the province. Her work helps bring attention to emerging stories in sport, including the growing momentum behind women’s athletics.

Call for Applications — Board of Directors

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In 2026, the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) will mark a significant milestone—60 years of celebrating excellence in sport and honouring the stories that have shaped Saskatchewan.

This anniversary is more than a celebration; it represents a pivotal moment in the organization’s evolution as we prepare to expand our reach, strengthen our impact, and reimagine how Saskatchewan’s sport stories are shared in Regina and beyond.

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to invite applications for appointment to its Board of Directors, for a three-year term commencing June 2026.

The SSHF exists to celebrate excellence, preserve Saskatchewan’s rich sport history, and educate and inspire the public about the vital role sport plays in our province’s cultural fabric. As we look ahead, the organization is focused on long-term sustainability, growth, and visionary leadership that will shape its next chapter.

Board members provide strategic leadership, sound governance, and stewardship of the organization’s mission and future. This volunteer role is well-suited to accomplished leaders who bring strategic insight, governance experience, and a passion for building a lasting legacy. Individuals with an affinity for sport, community impact, cultural institutions, and transformational projects are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a respected provincial institution at a defining moment in its history—and to help shape a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

To apply, please submit a resume and an expression of your interest in serving on the SSHF board to the attention of the Governance Committee at [email protected] by Friday, February 20, 2026.

Free activities and hot chocolate on Frost Saturdays!

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame will be offering fun indoor activities, a place to warm up and hot chocolate (all for free!) on Saturdays during the Frost Winter Festival in Regina.
Between 1 and 3 p.m. on February 7, 14, and 21, we will be offering indoor games and activities in our galleries along with all of our regular exhibits and displays at the Hall of Fame. We invite people to stop in, warm up with a free hot chocolate and enjoy all the Hall of Fame has to offer.
If you are planning to be downtown for Frost on one of those Saturdays, please use our online booking widget on our homepage to reserve your place. Just select “Warm-up at the Hall!” in the drop-down menu on your chosen day. Or you can simply stop in on the day, space permitting.

There are many ways to support the Hall of Fame

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is excited to be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026.

The Hall of Fame was officially opened on October 31, 1966, by Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor R.L. Hanbidge and Frank J. Selke, who had just ended his 18-year tenure as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. The SSHF has several exciting events and initiatives that will be announced in the coming weeks and months.

In the meantime, a simple — yet powerful — way to support the Hall of Fame is by purchasing a membership. A healthy membership base demonstrates how deeply Saskatchewan values its sport heritage and it strengthens our case for an even brighter future. Annual memberships are affordable, easy to renew, and the best way to show that you believe in the importance of the work of the Hall of Fame to preserve and share Saskatchewan’s rich sport history.

By becoming a member, you are playing a direct role in supporting educational programs, maintaining the collection of over 19,000 artifacts, and ensuring that the stories of our province’s sporting heroes continue to inspire future generations. Memberships are $35 per year for individuals or $50 per year for a family. Members receive exclusive Invitations to exhibit openings and other special events hosted at or by the SSHF. Members also receive unlimited access to the SSHF and a subscription to the For The Record newsletter.

Other ways that you can support the SSHF include ongoing monthly donations, a one-time ‘Sport Investor Club’ donation, or you may consider planned giving options, including the newly established SSHF Shelia Kelly Legacy Fund. This endowed fund ensures a sustainable future for the SSHF. To learn more about this new fund, you can read more below or call the Hall directly at 306-780-9232.

Robyn Jensen is the new SSHF curator

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Robyn Jensen brings a passion for history and storytelling to her role as the new curator of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

Jensen comes to the SSHF after spending the past seven years as the president or vice-president of the Indian Head Museum. She is also the creator of Home Runs & Dirt Roads – a popular website and social media channel that celebrates the stories of baseball in Saskatchewan.

She recently completed her Master of Arts degree at the University of Regina in Media and Artistic Research. She also has more than 30 years of experience with non-profits.

The SSHF worked with Jensen this past June to host the 75th anniversary visit of Nat Bates and Willie Reed from the Indian Head Rockets. Jensen was the project lead, historian and curator for the Rockets Baseball Exhibit, the Indian Head Rockets 75th Anniversary tribute game and baseball card set.

The Indian Head Museum partnered with the SSHF and the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum to celebrate the Rockets, a barnstorming African American and Latino baseball team that challenged racial barriers and elevated the level of play across the prairies in the early 1950s.

“I’m honoured to contribute to the Hall’s mandate of recognizing sport excellence, preserving Saskatchewan’s sport history, and educating the public about the role sport plays in our province’s cultural fabric,” Jensen said. “This role builds directly on my recently completed Master’s work, which focused on curatorial practice, storytelling, and the stewardship of community memory. I’m especially interested in how the stories of inductees, our hometown heroes, reflect not only athletic achievement, but the broader history of Saskatchewan: its communities, values, challenges, and resilience.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring my museum and research experience to this work and excited to help ensure these stories continue to be preserved, shared, and celebrated for generations to come.”

SSHF announces the creation of the Sheila Kelly Legacy Fund

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During the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Dinner & Ceremony, the SSHF was proud to launch the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Sheila Kelly Legacy Fund.

In her 32 years as executive director of the SSHF, Sheila Kelly displayed passion, dedication and professionalism to help the Hall of Fame through a period of growth and stability. With the creation of the Sheila Kelly Legacy Fund, her commitment to the long-term sustainability of the Hall of Fame will live on.

Sheila Kelly, left, receiving the International Sport Heritage Association’s Schroeder Award from Diane Imrie.The Hall of Fame not only preserves the stories of the province’s sport history, but it also educates and inspires future generations of athletes and citizens in Saskatchewan. Each year, thousands of students engage in the Hall of Fame’s award-winning educational outreach programming.

Through the Sheila Kelly Legacy Fund, you can support the important work of the Hall of Fame to preserve this cultural heritage. By supporting the fund, you can ensure that the SSHF remains a dynamic, self-sustaining attraction that honours the diverse sport history of Saskatchewan and will preserve and celebrate the stories of Saskatchewan athletes and their communities for future generations.

The Sheila Kelly Legacy Fund is administered by the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.

Capacity crowd celebrates the Class of 2025

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame enshrined seven new inductees on September 20th during the 2025 Induction Dinner & Ceremony.
The Class of 2025 includes athletes Julie Foster (Rugby), Noah Miller (Water Polo), and Jon Ryan (Football); builders Brad Hornung (Hockey) and Klara Kesmarky Miller (Gymnastics); as well as the 1997 & 1998 Regina Rams Football Club and the 1978 & 1980 Saskatoon Harmony Centre Women’s Softball Team. With the induction of Foster and Miller, the SSHF welcomed its first rugby and water polo inductees. There are now 55 sports with inductees in the Hall. Klara Kesmarky Miller and Noah Miller are the first mother-and-son inducted into the SSHF and the first parent and child inducted in the same class who were not members of the same inducted team.

The Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Keith Hershmiller Photograph.

The Induction Dinner drew a capacity crowd of 450 to celebrate the new class. We thank everyone for their support on Induction night as well supporting the Hall of Fame’s online auction and the 50-50 draw, all of which will help support the SSHF’s programming in the upcoming year.
The Hall of Fame held an open house and autograph session in the afternoon while unveiling its newest exhibit, Dedication to Sport: Our 2025 Inductees.
The success of the Induction celebration would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.
Thank you to Football Saskatchewan for sponsoring the reception hour. We also would like to thank Casino Regina for their event sponsorship this year. The silent auction table was sponsored by Jeff Lighthart Financial. Finally, Robertson Stromberg LLP sponsored the dessert table.

Jason Clermont, left, from the 1997 & 1998 Regina Rams takes part in the hot stove panel with Noah Miller and Jon Ryan during the 2025 Induction Dinner & Ceremony. Keith Hershmiller PhotographAlso thanks to Access Communications, Barkers Trophies & Gifts, Conexus Arts Centre, Keith Hershmiller Photography, SaskEnergy, Signature PrintIt, and Saskatchewan Lotteries for their support of the 2025 Induction Dinner & Ceremony.
In addition, the Canadian Western Agribition, Chicago Blackhawks, Leanne Cox, Dairy Queen (Sask. Drive, Elphinstone, Normanview Mall & Rochdale locations), Kevin Gallant, Hornoi Leasing, Terry Hornung, Knotted Thistle Pub, Leo’s Hospitality Group, Lucky Bastard Distillery, Nashville Predators, Regina Hotel Association, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, Saskatchewan Roughriders Foundation, Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, Sherwood Co-Operative Association Ltd., Urban Cellars Quance, and the Vegas Golden Knights who all graciously supported the Hall of Fame’s auction.
Darrell Romuld emceed the event and Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre was one of several dignitaries on hand at the event.
The 2025 Induction Dinner & Ceremony will be broadcast by Access Communications in Saskatchewan on October 3 at 7 p.m.

Hall closes to remember and reflect on the impact of Residential School system

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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 honours the children who never came home and the survivors of the residential school system as well as their families and communities.

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame will be closed on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as we pause to reflect on the impact and enduring legacy of the residential school system in Canada as we commit to moving toward reconciliation.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada which called for a federal statutory day of commemoration of the history and ongoing impact of the residential school system. At the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, we are committed to following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 87th Call to Action that calls on sports halls of fame to provide public education that tells the national story of Aboriginal athletes in history.

The Hall of Fame now offers a permanent exhibit called Truth and Reconciliation: Calls To Action which features artifacts and displays celebrating Saskatchewan indigenous sporting achievement. It also features a dedicated tablet that tells their stories in detail. The SSHF also has a display case and video kiosk celebrating Saskatchewan Indigenous athletes and their achievements, which is permanently displayed in the Physical Activity Complex at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Kinesiology in Saskatoon.

Fred Sasakamoose at the opening of the SSHF’s Indigenous sport exhibit at the University of Saskatchewan.
David Stobbe/StobbePhoto.ca

We continue to offer our Indigenous Legacies in Sport outreach program to classrooms across the province where we share the vital role that Indigenous athletes and builders have played in Saskatchewan’s sport and cultural history. This past year, through a partnership with Nature Saskatchewan, participants in the SSHF’s School’s Out program also learned about and played traditional Indigenous games.

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame currently has 11 individual athletes who identify as Indigenous and have been inducted. Those athletes and builders are: Paul Acoose, Colette Bourgonje, Tony Cote, Alex Decoteau, David Greyeyes, Jacqueline Lavallee, Ray Mitsuing, Jim Neilson, Claude Petit, Fred Sasakamoose, and Bryan Trottier.

In addition to the individual Indigenous inductees, there are also Indigenous inductees who were enshrined in the Hall of Fame as members of a championship team.

There are several inductees in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame who were victims of the residential school system.

Fred Sasakamoose

Fred Sasakamoose wrote vividly and candidly about his experience at the residential school in his 2021 autobiography Call Me Indian: From the Trauma of Residential School to Becoming the NHL’s First Treaty Indigenous Player.

When he was six years old, he and his brother Frank were taken from their parents by Indian agents from the Canadian government and driven with 30 other children to the St. Michael’s Indian Residential School in Duck Lake more than 100 kilometres away from his home on the  Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.  He suffered horrible abuse at the school as well as dehumanizing treatment along with the other students.

Despite all that he suffered as a child, Sasakamoose starred as a junior player in Moose Jaw being named the Most Valuable Player in the Western Canadian Junior Hockey League in 1953-54. He reached the National Hockey League as a 19-year-old in 1953 with the Chicago Black Hawks. In doing so, Sasakamoose became the first Indigenous person with Treaty status to play in the NHL.

Sasakamoose also spent 35 years as a Band Councillor of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, including six as Chief. He worked to give back to his community and build and develop minor hockey and other sports there.

Ken Moore

Kenneth Moore, from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation, was inducted into the SSHF as a member of the 1930 Regina Pats hockey team that won the Memorial Cup. Moore is also the first Indigenous Canadian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

Moore was the third of eight siblings. His two older brothers had been taken to the Brandon Indian Residential School in Manitoba – more than 300 kilometres away. They both died after being sent to the residential school. Kenneth would have been forced to attend the school when he turned seven. Instead, the Moore family fled the Peepeekisis First Nation in the middle of the night.

These stories from two of our inductees are just a small example of the countless ways the residential school system has impacted the Indigenous population.

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is proud to be physically located in Treaty 4 territory, which is home to the Cree, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux people since time immemorial and are the traditional homelands of the Métis Nation. The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame also celebrates the history of sport and the people from the land that is covered by Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. These lands have been the home of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux people since time immemorial and are the traditional homelands of the Métis Nation.

Our nomination process is open to the public and if you believe you know of an athlete, builder or team that deserves inclusion in the Hall of Fame we invite you to nominate them. You can learn more about that process here.

Come meet the Class of 2025!

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Dinner & Ceremony is a sellout, but local sports enthusiasts can still be part of this weekend of celebration.

The Hall of Fame (2205 Victoria Avenue) will be hosting an open house from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th, where our newest exhibit, Dedication to Sport: Our 2025 Inductees, will debut. The exhibit will feature artifacts from the 2025 inductees and celebrate their achievements and stories.

The members of the 2025 induction class will also be available to meet fans and sign autographs between 1:30-2:30 p.m.

This year’s Induction Class features seven great inductees including two in sports that had not been previously recognized by the Hall. The Class of 2025 includes athletes Julie Foster (Rugby), Noah Miller (Water Polo), and Jon Ryan (Football); builders Brad Hornung (Hockey) and Klara Kesmarky Miller (Gymnastics); as well as the 1997 & 1998 Regina Rams Football Club and the 1978 & 1980 Saskatoon Harmony Centre Women’s Softball Team.

This event is open to the public and admission is by donation. The SSHF will also have autograph sheets available.

SSHF online auction will support programming

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is holding an online auction that is now live and will transition into a live silent auction during the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner & Ceremony on September 20, 2025, at the Conexus Arts Centre.

After last year’s wonderful response, the SSHF is pleased to offer 15 items for auction this year thanks to the generous support of several individuals, businesses and organizations.

This year’s auction features seven individual NHL player jerseys, plus a signed jersey from the 2024-25 Vegas Golden Knights. The NHL jerseys featured are from Adam Lowry, Morgan Rielly, Nazem Kadri, Kevin Korchinski, Ryan O’Reilly, Ryan Lomberg, and Tyler Myers.

Roughriders fan package highlighted by a football signed by the 2025 Riders team. There are also packages featuring, wine, event passes, gift certificates and much more that will suit a variety of budgets.

Proceeds from the auction will support the Hall of Fame’s educational programs and initiatives and will allow us to share more of Saskatchewan’s rich sporting history with students across the province. Winning items will be shipped anywhere in North America and we are pleased to have a new avenue for our out-of-province inductees and members to support our initiatives.

Online bidding will conclude at 3 p.m. on September 20. The in-person bidding will begin at the start of the Induction Dinner & Ceremony.

See where it all started: the first Labour Day Classic in 1949!

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will meet for the 60th Labour Day Classic in Regina this year. Join the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame for The First of 60: A Classic Labour Day Rivalry, a viewing of some of the colour footage of the first official Labour Day meeting between the two teams from 1949. A panel featuring Roughrider historian Rob Vanstone and local football historian Tom Fuzesy will bring the footage to life with their vast knowledge.

The Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan (2440 Broad St.) will host the event on August 26 at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available and the Archives will also debut their new Sports Day exhibit at the event.

Classic Rivals: 60 Labour Day Clashes, a new exhibit celebrating the history of the Labour Day Classic, will open at the Hall of Fame on July 31. This new exhibit will feature artifacts and stories from the history of this storied rivalry from the first meeting in 1949 to the present.

Ostapowich to serve as SSHF Board Chair

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The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame held its Annual General Meeting on June 12 and five directors were elected to three-year terms on the Board of Directors.

The Hall of Fame added three new Board members following the AGM: Chad Jedlic, Victoria Taras and Robin Wall. In addition, Jeff Lightheart and Karen Meban were each re-elected to a second three-year term on the SSHF Board. Meban will serve as the Board’s vice-chair, while Lightheart will serve as treasurer.

The Hall of Fame will also have a new Board Chair, as long-time board member Kelvin Ostapowich assume the role following the conclusion of Robb Elchuk’s term as Board Chair. Ostapowich works in the wealth management sector with CIBC Wood Gundy. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the 1986 Regina Rams football team.

Trent Blezy, Amber Day, Taylor Froehlich, and Jennifer Leflar return to continue to fulfill their terms on the SSHF Board.

Party like it’s 1995!

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Here’s the 4-1-1, the SSHF is auctioning off ten (10) 1995 Grey Cup ‘swag’ items to celebrate the start of football season, the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Grey Cup in Regina, and most importantly, to raise funds for our summer programming initiatives.

This summer the SSHF aims to continue to provide our affordable and accessible programming including our ‘Creating Active Champions’ program which focuses on physical literacy and fun in sport as well as ‘pop-up’ at various community events to celebrate sport and Saskatchewan sport history.

The items up for auction are from 1995 when Regina hosted the Grey Cup for the first time in the city’s history.  Branded as ‘Huddle up Saskatchewan’, the event was a shining example of Saskatchewan’s world-class hospitality and set the city on a path to become known as a ‘bucket-list’ experience for CFL fans nationwide.

Throwin’ down your bid can not only score you some wicked swag, but you’re also helping us keep our education programs fly. How rad is that?