Seven Hockey Greats To Be Recognized By The Legends Of Hockey
Published on February 4, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
MANCHESTER, NH â The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey, a non-profit organization formed to promote the history and heritage of hockey within the state of New Hampshire, will honor its seven newest members and the University of New Hampshire when it hosts its annual luncheon on Sunday, March 6 at the WayFarer Inn in Bedford, New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Legends Of Hockey Class of 2005 includes: Bernard Arguin, Hampton, NH; Dick Boucher, Manchester, NH; Alphonse Corriveau (deceased), Manchester, NH; Carl Langlais, Berlin, NH; Ken McKinnon, Alton, NH; Dick Roy, Berlin, NH; and Elmo Theriault (deceased), Berlin, NH.
The Wildcats, a perennial favorite to win the Hockey East and NCAA championships, will be the first college team recognized by the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey. Previously, three senior amateur teams from the state's past have been honored: the Concord Budmen (2004), the Berlin Maroons (2003) and the Manchester Blackhawks (2002).
The newest class of inductees will be honored at the luncheon, scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at the Wayfarer Inn, and then introduced during an on-ice ceremony at the Verizon Wireless Arena prior to the Manchester Monarchs 4:05 p.m. match-up with the Providence Bruins. WMUR Channel 9 Sports Director Jamie Staton will Emcee the luncheon. An 11:00 a.m. social hour is also planned.
As part of the day's festivities, the Monarchs will wear vintage UNH jerseys worn by the Wildcats from 1956-61. Following the game, the vintage jerseys will be auctioned off with proceeds going to The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey, an organization that recognizes the men and women in the state who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of ice hockey through participation, administrative support and community support.
UNH hockey fans are encouraged to attend the Monarchs-Bruins contest and honor the school's long and successful history of ice hockey. March 6 is an open date for the Wildcats.
Tickets for the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey luncheon are $30 and can be purchased by calling Dick Theriault at (603) 895-2450. Theriault can also be reached via e-mail at dtheriaultd@msn.com.
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