Category Archives: Hockey

2000 - 2009, 2010 - 2019, 2020 - 2029, All, Female, Hockey

Andrea Ironside

Andrea Ironside is a remarkable hockey player whose leadership and competitive spirit have left a lasting impact on women’s hockey, contributing to her team’s national championship success. Her journey began in minor hockey at the age of six in Collingwood and continued as she honed her skills at Jean Vanier C.H.S. After capturing a provincial OFSAA championship in 2004, Andrea made her mark at Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) as a standout player in Varsity hockey. A talented right winger, she excelled at every level: minor, high school, University, and women’s hockey.

Upon enrolling at WLU in 2005, Andrea quickly became a key player for the Golden Hawks. As team captain, she led with distinction, earning accolades as a four-time OUA All-Star, an All-Canadian, and a three-time CIS Championship All-Star. Her career highlights include an impressive five consecutive OUA Championships. Over her 128 games with the Golden Hawks, Andrea tallied 58 goals and 64 assists, totaling 122 points, and she claimed the OUA scoring title during the 2008-2009 season.

On the international stage, Andrea showcased her leadership as a member of Team Canada at the 2009 Winter Universiade in Harbin, China, and as team captain in 2011 in Erzurum, Turkey. Under her guidance, Canada secured two gold medals, reflecting her vital role in the team’s achievements. “Wearing the maple leaf is a dream come true. It was exciting and an honor to represent Canada,” she shared with Collingwood Today.

Throughout her tenure at Laurier, Andrea received three Laurier Athlete of the Week honors, two CIS championship tournament All-Star selections, and one CIS Second Team All-Canadian nod. After graduating with a degree in Kinesiology, she continued her hockey journey with the Brampton Thunder in the CWHL for two seasons (2010-2012).

Today, Andrea lives in Guelph, Ontario, where she has dedicated the past nine years to serving in Toronto Paramedic Services. Her personal life is equally inspiring; she is married to Cindy Eadie, a celebrated Hall of Fame hockey goaltender.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame welcomed Andrea Ironside as an enshrined member of Collingwood sporting history.

2000 - 2009, 2020 - 2029, All, Female, Hockey

Andrea Bevan

Andrea Bevan is a distinguished hockey player with a remarkable career that includes two international gold medals and a national championship, all beginning in Collingwood. She was a pivotal member of Collingwood Collegiate Institute’s inaugural hockey team and excelled in soccer and basketball, but hockey ignited her passion. Her outstanding performance in the sport earned her the junior and senior Athlete of the Year honors at CCI.

Continuing her hockey journey, Andrea played defense at Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU), where she was instrumental in leading the Golden Hawks to five consecutive OUA championships. Her accolades at Laurier include being named Laurier Athlete of the Year twice, a four-time OUA All-Star, a three-time All-Canadian, and the OUA Player of the Year for the 2008-09 season. Over her 137 games with the Golden Hawks, she recorded 33 goals and 79 assists, totaling 112 points. Notably, during the 2008-09 season, she led all OUA defensemen with eight goals and 18 assists, ranking third among all OUA players in assists.

Andrea’s international achievements feature gold medals at the 2007 U22 European Cup and the 2009 FISU Games in Harbin, China. After completing her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education, she balanced a successful career as a high school teacher and coach while playing in the CWHL. This marks Andrea’s third Hall of Fame ceremony, having previously been inducted into Collingwood Collegiate Institute’s Black and Gold Sports Hall of Fame and the Wilfrid Laurier Hall of Fame in 2014.

Before returning to Collingwood to launch a hockey development program with her husband, Andrea spent a season in the Finnish Women’s League, where she excelled as team MVP, accumulating 56 points (21 goals and 35 assists) in just 24 games and earning All-Star recognition. Andrea’s legacy in hockey is deeply rooted in her family’s history; her late father,   Ray, moved to Collingwood over 50 years ago to play junior hockey with the Blues.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame welcomed Andrea Bevan as an enshrined member of Collingwood sporting history.

2000 - 2009, 2020 - 2029, Championship Teams, Hockey

2003-04 Jean Vanier C.H.S. Girls Hockey Team

Back Row: Jeanine Murphy, Mariska Vermeer, Justine Burgess, Tara Skalecki, Liz Payton (Coach), Natasha Yeates, Andrea Ironside, Jasper Thomson, Caitlyn Stever, Alex Findley, Amy Aarden
Front Row: Kim Bauer, Vicki Bendus, Michelle Green, Dana Murphy

This exceptional team achieved remarkable success at the provincial level by winning the OFSAA ‘AA’ gold medal in 2004. As champions of the 2003-2004 Georgian Bay league regular season, their dedication and teamwork were exemplary, and their victory continues to serve as a source of inspiration for young athletes in the community, particularly aspiring female hockey players.

The Jean Vanier Girls’ OFSAA triumph showcased their extraordinary talent and perseverance. Their dominance began in Georgian Bay competition. They swept through the season, conquering every opponent and securing the coveted Georgian Bay Championship title. The true test arrived at the provincial stage, the OFSAA ‘AA’ Hockey Tournament.

Carrying the momentum from their excellent regular season, the Jean Vanier Girls continued their phenomenal streak. Going into the provincial championship, Vanier was ranked fourth in Ontario. They battled their way through every opponent in the tournament, never faltering under pressure. There were 16 teams from around Ontario and Jean Vanier outscored their opponents 22-4 on the way to the golden championship.

2010 - 2019, All, Championship Teams, Hockey

2017-2018 Collingwood Blackhawks PeeWee AE Hockey Team

Coaches: (Left to Right) Justin Cragg, Mike MacDonald, Travis McDiarmid, John Limoges, Todd Hammond
Bottom Row Players: Ben Limoges, Goalie Kade McDiarmid, Goalie Nate Ryan
Second Row: Ben Rossbaum, Ryder Osbourn (AP), Evan Cragg, Patrick Rush, Brody Robinson, Cam MacDonald, Will Mantrop, Gavin Hammond
Back Row: Max Exner, Owen Hammond, Mackenzie Robinson, Camden DaSilva, Chase Cooper, Andrew Dorchak (AP), Drew McGuirk

During the 2015-16 regular season, the Atom AE 3 Blackhawks carried a stellar record of 19 wins and a single loss on the way to an OMHA title and being crowned Georgian Bay Minor Hockey League Champions. The Hawks team also captured the gold as Silver Stick Regional champs, earning a trip to the International Silver Stick finals where they lost narrowly in the semi-finals to the team that eventually came out on top.

The team’s domination during the 2015-16 regular season, play downs and playoffs earned the hard-working and talented club multiple distinctions: top of the league during the regular season with a .950 winning percentage; league champions following round-robin and finals versus Essa; Regional Silver Stick champions, allowing only 3 goals against in four games; and OMHA champions, losing only one game in four series. The Blackhawks went deep into Tier 1 of the Silver Stick in Pelham, Ontario, in 2016.
The Collingwood Blackhawks AE 3 squad captured the OMHA championship and Jack Tolhurst Memorial Trophy on March 19, 2016 in game four of the final series against Lincoln. They also knocked off Oro, Kincardine and Napanee.

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.

1970 - 1989, 2010 - 2019, Championship Teams, Hockey

1973-1974 Collingwood Juvenile Lions – OHA Champions

In late summer of 1973, it appeared the Collingwood Juvenile team was finished due to the limited number of players available to play. CMHA Director Cathy Mulholland contacted Dave Chandler to convince him a Juvenile team was a worthwhile venture. Following the recruitment of Coach Fern St. Onge & Manager John Freudeman, tryouts began for players from Collingwood & surrounding communities. After a rather uneventful season, the OMHA playoffs started. Following a 5 game series with Base Borden marked by police escorts, Collingwood began their magical ride defeating Huntsville (3-0), Markham (3-1), Streetsville (3-0) taking home the OMHA Juvenile Championship defeating London Stoneybrook (4-2).

During the spring of 1974, the team that almost never happened was the last team standing in Collingwood. Throughout the playoffs, home games were packed to the rafters. The town was buzzing with public demand resulting in the final Game 6 being broadcast on CKCB radio by the legendary Scotty Carmichael (Founder – Sports Hall of Fame) and John Nichols.

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame welcomes the 1973-74 Collingwood Juvenile Hockey team as an honoured team.