Sunday, February 18, 2007

Publisher Stanley S. Hubbard



Stanley S. Hubbard is very well know in broadcasting circles. A litle less known in the hockey community. Hubbard's father started the Hubbard Broadcasting Company in 1924. Hubbard has continued his family's traditions of excellence and innovation in broadcasting, and taken them to new heights. The son of Stanley E. Hubbard, he joined Hubbard Broadcasting in 1951, became its president in 1967, and its chairman, president, and chief executive officer in 1983.
Hubbard also was a member of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 1950's with players like Jim Mattson, Dick Meredith, Wendy Johnson, Ken Yackel and the great John Mayasich.
Hubbard didn't start skating until the 6th grade. He went on to play high school hockey at the Breck School. Hubbard served as Captain in his senior season. His teammate Paul Johnson went on to win a gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Sunday, February 11, 2007

President Dale Henwood






Dale Henwood is currently the President of the Canadian Sport Centre based in Calgary, Alberta. The Centre's mission is " To support high performance athletes to achieve podium performances in international competition through a holistic process." The Centre provides support to athletes participating in sports like bobsled, luge, cross country skiing , women's hockey and many other sports.
In the early 1970's Henwood was playing goal in the old Eastern league with the Long Island Ducks. Later he played goal while attending the University of Alberta. By the late 1970's, Henwood was serving as Assistant Coach for St. Lawrence University.

Saturday, February 03, 2007

Kinasewich and the Family Business


"Kemo" was originally signed with the Detroit Red Wings, but he never got to Motown. There were stops in Edmonton, Seattle, Cleveland, Hershey - but never the big time. From 1959-1962 Kinasewich played right wing for the Hershey Bears. In 208 games he tallied 132 points for the chocolate and white.
After hockey Kinasewich went into the family business running a commercial linen company. The business provides linen service to the healthcare industry in Canada, USA and England.
In his spare time, "Kemo' enjoys playing a round or two of golf.
At last report, the 73 year-old Alberta native was living in Coquitlam, British Columbia.