OHL Kingston Frontenacs

Remembering a Legend - Larry "Mav" Mavety

December 4, 2020 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kingston Frontenacs News Release


The Kingston Frontenacs are saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Larry "Mav" Mavety. Larry passed away at the age of 78 on December 4, 2020. He leaves behind a legacy in Kingston and the Ontario Hockey League.

"This loss is massive to the Mavety family, our family, our organization, to the Fronts family as a whole and the hockey world," said Kingston Frontenacs' President and Governor, Doug Springer. "Our deepest condolences go out to Brenda and Mav's entire family and friends."

Mavety served as an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) General Manager over the course of 30 seasons from 1981-2011, with 24 of those campaigns spent behind the bench as Head Coach of the Belleville Bulls (1981-88, 1990-97) and Kingston Frontenacs (1988-90, 1997-2003, 2007-09).

Larry holds the Kingston Frontenacs franchise record for most wins by a coach (246). Over his 24 year career behind the bench, Mavety coached in 1,514 contests, the fourth-highest total in League history behind Brian Kilrea, Bert Templeton and Stan Butler. He is the sixth-winningest coach in OHL history and holds the franchise record for most wins in Belleville Bulls history (435). Mavety was awarded the Matt Leyden Trophy as OHL Coach of the Year in 1990 and was inducted into the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. He also received the Bill Long Award for Distinguished Service in 2018. The award is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contributions to the OHL.

"He was a true legend," claimed Doug Springer. "To the players that played for him and the staff that worked alongside him. He loved each and everyone of them. He had a special relationship with everybody. He cared so much about his players and would do anything for them."

Mavety was known as a player's coach throughout his career. He demanded his team play a hard-nosed style of hockey, but he also demonstrated an unmatched level of care and respect for his players and staff.

"You just don't come across people like Larry Mavety," said Doug Springer. "He was one of a kind. He is a character that the game may never see again. We are going to miss that dearly. Not having him around us anymore is one of the hardest things we are all going to have to deal with."

Rest in peace, Mav

The hockey world has lost a great man. Mav was my coach, my GM and a friend. Condolences to Brenda and family. Thanks for giving me a chance. Larry Mavety you will be missed. RIP pic.twitter.com/il9Q8We6oh

- Doug Gilmour (@DougGilmour93) December 4, 2020

I'll miss our chats, jokes and pregame coffees. Thanks for all the guidance, laughs and support. I wish we had more time. The rink won't be the same without you. Rest easy, in paradise Mav! https://t.co/iV0ccxHm65

- Luca Caputi (@Lputi17) December 4, 2020

Mav meant so much to my family and I.

Would not have made without him.

Sad day. https://t.co/QmkTOr8YNZ

- Andrew Raycroft (@AndrewRaycroft) December 4, 2020

Very, very sorry to hear of this sad news.

Mav was an incredible man mentor and coach was a big part in my success as a player. also know that my entire family offers our most sincere condolences to you and your entire family!!!!.

Major family https://t.co/6CRMettzZT

- mark major (@maj3240) December 4, 2020

Rest In Peace Larry Mavety. It was mav who gave me an opportunity and I am forever grateful. My deepest condolences to the family. https://t.co/uVzpMRWyPc

- chris stewart (@Cstew_7) December 4, 2020

Thank you for all you've done for myself and my family. You will be missed! #Mav pic.twitter.com/oimyK1H7SQ

- Anthony Stewart (@StuMunrue) December 4, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mav. In the pantheon of incredible hockey characters, they don't come any larger than life than the gravelly-voiced Larry Mavety. Condolences to his family/friends. 🙏 https://t.co/XdGUNShreo

- Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) December 4, 2020

Always enjoyed chatting with Mav during my time in Kingston! He truly loved the game and watching from his box at the K Rock. I got to watch a few games with him and I remember it well because he had that kind of impact on people. My thoughts are with Brenda and his family.

- Roland McKeown (@McKeown20) December 4, 2020

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