Caren (Rathie) Reindl
Caren Reindl was born and raised in Saskatoon and became the Saskatoon High School Champion at 100, 200, and 400 metres in 1974, 1975, and 1976. Following a stellar provincial high school career Caren’s successes continued at the Western Canadian and Canadian levels with victories across Canada. In national meets Caren competed successfully in the [...]
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Harold “Harry” Watson
At 18 years of age, Harold “Harry” Watson joined the professional ranks with the Brooklyn Americans (1942/43), of the National Hockey League (NHL). After 1 year, the Detroit Red Wings claimed him, and then the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) interrupted his career. By the time Harry retired in 1958, he had played left wing [...]
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Fiona Smith-Bell
Photo Credit: Hockey Hall of Fame Fiona Smith-Bell found herself drawn to play hockey as a young girl growing up in Edam, Saskatchewan. Since girls’ hockey programs were nonexistent at the time, Bell simply played with the boys. Playing in North Battleford a few years later, she was not only playing with the boys, she [...]
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Victor “Vic” Lynn
Vic Lynn’s very interesting hockey story began in Saskatoon. He had a short junior career with the Saskatoon Quakers that included a Memorial Cup appearance in 1942. Vic had a one game trial with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL) the next year, but finished the season with the New York [...]
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William “Bill” Hunter
Saskatoon-born Bill Hunter has had a storied career that involves a multitude of sports. While growing up in Saskatoon in the 30’s, he founded the Saskatoon Dukes Football Club, the forerunner of the Hilltops. After attending Notre Dame College at Wilcox, he moved to North Battleford and became involved with juvenile hockey and women’s softball. [...]
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William “Bill” “Red” Hay
William “Red” Hay played hockey with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and the Regina Pat Juniors before moving to the Colorado College Tigers in 1955. In 1959, Bill joined the Chicago Blackhawks and played on what would become known as the “Million Dollar Line” with Bobby Hull and Murray Balfour. During his rookie season, Hay [...]
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