WHL Saskatoon Blades

Richie Hall Headlines Blades Annual Awards Dinner

Published on February 9, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades, along with partner North Ridge Development Corporation, present the 2005-06 Season Awards Dinner, Monday March 20th, 2006. North Ridge Development Corp., being a long-time Blade supporter, is pleased to present this special evening, along with guest speaker "Richie Hall".

The Awards Dinner will be held at the Odeon Events Centre, with cocktails beginning at 5:30pm. The evening will feature guest Speaker, Richie Hall. Hall is set to begin his 12th season as a coach within the Roughrider organization. It will be his fifth season as defensive coordinator and fourth year as assistant head coach. Hall oversees the entire defense but works daily with the defensive backs, a secondary that for the past three seasons has been amongst the league's best.

Hall spent nine years playing in the CFL including four seasons with the Roughriders from 1988-1991. He was also a key member of the Roughriders' 1989 Grey Cup Championship team. During his nine year career, Hall saw action in 153 regular season CFL games. He was a member of the Western Division All-Star Team on four occasions, 1983 and 1986 with the Calgary Stampeders and 1988 and 1990 in Saskatchewan. Hall was also named All-CFL for outstanding rookie performance in 1983 with the Stampeders. In 1990, Roughrider fans voted Hall the Roughriders' Most Popular Player. He was named as the Club's nominee for Outstanding Defensive Player in 1988. Hall was born October 4th, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. He played college football at Colorado State University for the Rams. He signed with the Stampeders as a free agent in 1983 following his college career. Hall has a strong sense of community involvement and was recognized by the CFLPA in 1990 by winning the Tom Pate award for his out! standing dedication to the CFL, the community and his performances on the field. Following his career with the Riders, Hall continued to be an integral part of the Saskatchewan community as a member of Regina's O'Neill Titans high school football coaching staff in 1993. Hall continues to be involved with many charities and worthwhile causes, including his annual charity golf tournament, known as the Richie Hall Red Cross Golf Classic outside Yorkton, SK, which is in its 14th year in 2005.

Tickets for the Blades Award Dinner are $35, tax included, and can be purchased through the Blades Booster Club at each of the remaining Blades home games, as well as at the Blades office by calling 975.8844. Tickets are limited so purchase your tickets today!

Individual tickets for upcoming games can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 306.938.7800 or via on-line at Ticketmaster.ca. Blades group seats can also be purchased by calling the Blades Ticket Team at 306.975.8844. Bleed Blue...

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