Interview with Ron Friesen

Partial Transcript: Probably my earliest here is with the, playing the junior…

Segment Synopsis: Ron discusses his team picture from 1957. He played goaltender for the Flyers in the Canadian Legion Little Hockey League. Ron then talks about his uncle, Peter Klassen Boyer, who resides across the street from the Garden City Arena. He recalls how Peter used to compete in middleweight boxing at Jack Gatecliff Arena in the 1950s.

Keywords: Brian Burke; Brock University; Canadian Legion Little League; Hockey -- Player; Michael Nicholson; Middleweight; Peter Klassen Boyer; Sport -- Hockey; St. Catharines TeePees; Stew Roberts; University of Toronto

Subjects: Junior A Hockey; Minor League Hockey; Sport -- Boxing

Partial Transcript: The other item I brought first of all was a poster of the St. Catharines TeePees…

Segment Synopsis: Ron discusses his superimposed print of the St. Catharines TeePees winning the Memorial Cup in 1954 against the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors. Ron recalls how his parents would bring him to the games when 10-12 years old and the family aspect of the arena. Ron then talks about his 1957 hockey team and how he played games at both Ridley College and the Garden City Arena.

Keywords: Childhood; Community; Friendship; Hockey -- Fan; Hockey -- Player; Memorial Cup; Michael Nicholson; Ridley College; Sport -- Hockey; Toronto St. Michael's Majors

Subjects: Junior A Hockey