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2000 - 2009, 2010 - 2019, 2020 - 2029, All, Athlete, Hockey, Male

Raymond Sheffield

Described as a fierce and determined competitor with a thorough mix of talent and hard work, Collingwood’s Ray Sheffield is one of the most universally respected and beloved personalities in the history of Australian ice hockey.

A five-time national hockey champion with the Newcastle Northstars of the Australian Ice Hockey League, Ray played minor and junior hockey in Collingwood before hoisting the Goodall Cup as captain of his team ‘Down Under’. He was a foundation player with the club when they entered the Australian Ice Hockey League in 2002.

Ray became club captain in 2003 and led the North Stars to their first championship that year. Three more Cups followed in 2005, ’06 and ’08. He played in a total of 259 games for Newcastle, including 9 finals over 13 straight seasons — 2002 to ’14 — with 11 as captain. In that time, he averaged 0.64 points per game and captained more games than any other player in AIHL history.

In 2015, the club retired Number 19 and raised his jersey at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium before a capacity crowd. A well-rounded, multi-sport athlete, Ray returned to the North Stars in 2016 as an Assistant Coach and won his fifth Goodall Cup. In 2017, he was still coach of the Club’s Mites program. He married Belinda Callaway in 2007 and they have three children — Isaiah, Nathaniel and Monique

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame welcomed Raymond Sheffield as an enshrined member of Collingwood’s sporting history.

1990 - 1999, 2000 - 2009, 2010 - 2019, All, Builder, Male

Harold Horner

Born and raised in Collingwood, Harold Horner is widely recognized as a successful athlete migrating his talents, knowledge and personality to become a championship 2 sport coach from the 1990’s through the 2000’s.

As a youth through his teenage years, Harold excelled in playing hockey and baseball/fastball in both Collingwood Minor Sports Associations. He was widely acknowledged as an ‘above average’ athlete. Harold was drafted by the Kitchener Rangers in 1970, playing with their farm team, the Guelph CMC’s, Welland Sabres and Streetsville Derbys. During the offseason, Harold played 7 seasons with the Collingwood Cavemen and 3 seasons in Stayner winning the 1986 Ontario Senior B Championship.

In the late 80’s, Harold began to coach minor hockey alongside Tom Colley (Hall of Fame – 2010). Their  Atom “BB” team won the 90-91 OHHA Championship and Atom “A” North American Silver Stick. Following the hockey season, he coached some of the same athletes to the 1990 OBA Mosquito “B” finals and back to back – 1991 & 1992 OBA Championships.

In the mid 90’s, Harold coached Novice House League leading another group of players to the 96-97 Pee Wee “B” OMHA championship. Of note, this team lost 1 game through its 60 game season.  After losing the 1997-98 Bantam “BB” team OMHA finals, his team returned to capture the 1998-99 OMHA Championship. In the 2000’s when his former players began to coach an Atom “BB” team, Harold became the ultimate mentor acting as Manager. In 2006, they won the regional Silver Stick championship tournament.

Away from the ball diamonds and arenas, Harold was also an Executive Member of the Collingwood Clippers swim team and volunteer meet timer.

The combination of Harold’s leadership and coaching knowledge generated many athletic achievements. It was however, his caring nature that instilled the importance of hard work and team work that lead many of his players to their career successes in later life. Harold was instrumental in the development of many Collingwood athletes who excelled in their respective careers including Kevin Colley (New York Islanders – NHL). His players have become successful professionals including doctors, firefighters, police and military officers.

On Saturday, October 27, 2018,  the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame welcomes Harold Horner as an enshrined member of Collingwood’s sporting history.

1970 - 1989, 2010 - 2019, All, Male, Skiing, Sport, Years Competed

Ron Westlake

2016-ron-westlakeCollingwood’s Ron Westlake was a prolific ski racer carving the hills on the heels of Crazy Canucks Ken Read and Steve Podborski in the 1970s during the Canadian championships. At one national competition, Westlake finished third, right behind Read and Podborski, who finished first and second, respectively.

At the height of his ski racing career, Westlake finished on the podium in the Pontiac Cup series across Eastern Canada and competed in CanAm races throughout North America. He was also a regular participant at Ontario Championship events.

The runs at Blue Mountain provided the athletic training terrain for Westlake, who started skiing on hand-made skis at the age of two. Numerous pairs of skis later and in various roles as a racer, coach, instructor, and director, Westlake continues to hit the slopes 60 years later as a recreational skier and lifelong member of the Collingwood Ski Club.

Westlake coached the Southern ‘A’ ski team, and started the Jozo Weider Race Club, designed for non-private club members. He holds Level III accreditation in both the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance and the Canadian Coaching Federation. He was a Ski and Snowboard Director for 18 years at Blue Mountain and worked in the ski industry for 34 years. In 2015-16, Westlake received the 40-year member recognition award from the Canadian Ski Alliance.

Sports have played a major role in Westlake’s life. As a youth, he was an active participant in Collingwood hockey and figure skating clubs. Westlake traded in his skis for boats during summer months, winning the Georgian Bay Sailing Regatta and was the Commodore of the Collingwood Yacht Club. He has explored the depths of Georgian Bay as an avid scuba diver and member of PADI. In recognition of his many accomplishments, Westlake was Collingwood’s Athlete of the Year in 1974.

On October 22, 2016, the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame welcomed Ron Westlake as an enshrined member of Collingwood’s sporting history.

1970 - 1989, 1990 - 1999, 2000 - 2009, 2010 - 2019, All, Athlete, Male, Other

Paul Shaw

Paul Shaw was introduced to trap shooting during a conversation in 1981 while goose hunting with friends.  Paul quickly established himself as a force within the sport through pure instinct built from his early years, raised on a farm near Ravenna, when rabbit hunting was considered  recreation. 2014 - Paul Shaw

In 1984, he got involved in Olympic style trapshooting.  For the past 30 years, his accomplishments in provincial, national and international competition are staggering.  He has won every championship event at the Ontario Championships incl. singles, handicap, doubles, High- All Around and High Overall.  Paul is a 4x Canadian Champion in Double Trap.

During his career, he has represented Canada as an athlete at the  1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, 4x Pam American Games and 2010 & 2014  Commonwealth Games in both Trap and Double Trap.

In 2014, Paul Shaw is ranked #1 in International Double Trap and #3 in Olympic Trap and involved with the organization of shooting events for the 2015 Pan American games in Toronto.

His trapshooting talents have been recognized in his induction in to the Ontario Provincial Trap Shooting Hall of Fame in 2007.

On Saturday, October 25, 2014,  the Collingwood Sports Hall Fame introduced Paul Shaw as one of its newest members.

2000 - 2009, 2010 - 2019, All, Athlete, Male

Jay Morrill

Jay was introduced to cross country running as an elementary student at Cameron Street Public. Very soon thereafter he began to dominate races with students 4 years his senior.

It was during his high school years at Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) between 2000-2004 that Jay simply dominated the cross country running scene. He was a perfect 20/20 winning every Simcoe County League race and winning 9 GBSSA championships in both cross country and track & field. He was won two OFSAA titles in 2001 & 2002 and further elevated in stature as a 2x National Team Champion ( Canadian Cross Country Running Championships – 2001 and 2002.

His high school success led to an athletic scholarship with Georgian State University where he served as captain – a testament to his commitment to training and leadership skills.

On Saturday, October 25, the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame welcomes Jay Morrill, joining his father Bobby Morrill and great uncle Allan Morrill, as an enshrined member of the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame.

1950 - 1969, 1970 - 1989, 1990 - 1999, 2010 - 2019, All, Builder, Male

Dave Chandler

On the ice, Dave Chandler has seen it all throughout his career having officiated 5000+ hockey games during his 37 year career.2014 - Dave Chandler

His career started as a 15 year old a the Ted Reeve Arena in Toronto. Dave moved to Collingwood to teach at Collingwood Collegiate Institute in the late 60’s at which time he became a fixture across the region.  In 1972, Dave was invited to the first World Hockey Association (WHA) officials camp.

During his career, he was invited to referee at International Silver Stick Tournaments, Quebec International PeeWee Tournament (1973) and officiated 11 International OMHA games featuring teams from Finland, Norway and Sweden. Dave instructed at the National Canadian Hockey Association referee certification program for 6 years.

His talents allowed for him to become the OMHA Supervisor of officials from 1983-1986.

The greatest compliment to Dave is obvious by the sheer number of referees that reference Dave’s valued mentorship in their early careers.

On Saturday, October 25, Dave Chandler was welcomed as an enshrined member of the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame.

 

1900 - 1929, 1970 - 1979, All, Male, Track & Field

ROY HEWSON

Professional foot racing was a booming sport throughout the Georgian Bay 70 years ago but few people know that Collingwood once claimed a professional distance runner of national reputation.

His name was Roy Hewson and for a decade between 1906 and 1916 he ruled supreme in races over distance between three and five miles.

He was the postmaster at Batteau Settlement, just south of Collingwood, for many years. Hence his nickname “The Batteau”.

No person heard of him as a runner until he casually entered the five-mile race in the annual Domination Day Celebration at Collingwood.

Dressed in street clothes, he literally walked away from the field of twenty better than average runners of that era.

He was only fifteen years old at the time and he did not take the sport too seriously until two Stayner backers persuaded him to take a crack at professional running.

In the spring of 1909, he gave up his amateur standing and entered a race over a seven-mile course from Duntroon to the old Globe Hotel in Collingwood. He lost that race to Ed Haverson of New Lowell.

Haverson was a seasoned runner with two big time wins at the Canadian National Exhibition to his credit. On April 25th, 1909, Hewson beat Haverson soundly for a purse of three hundred dollars and a two hundred dollar side bet. Collingwood sportsmen Joe Ganley and Paddy Stone won ten thousand dollars on the race.

The skinny kid from Batteau went home with a silver cup in his arms and five hundred dollars in his pocket. Hewson won a dozen more important races and repeated his victory over Haverson in Barrie.

Three years later he won the three-mile Canadian title in Toronto but interest in professional running had died out. The purse was only fifty dollars. The Batteau hung up his running shoes and went back to the post office. Twenty-nine years ago he collapsed and died outside on the street after attending a hockey match in the Collingwood Arena.