KNIGHTS ESTABLISH DON BRANKLEY LONDON KNIGHTS HALL OF FAME
The London Knights are proud to announce the creation of the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame. Named after the team’s longtime trainer, the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame will honour outstanding alumni for their career accolades during their time with the London Knights.
The inaugural class will include Walt McKechnie (1965-1967), Dennis Maruk (1972-1975), Dave Lowry (1982-1985), Tim Taylor (1986-1989), Chris Taylor (1988-1992), and Rob Schremp (2003-2006).
“We are incredibly proud to have created this opportunity to recognize those who have achieved outstanding accomplishments during their career in London,” said London Knights General Manager, Mark Hunter. “We are very proud to have Walt, Dennis, Dave, Tim, Chris, and Rob as members in the inaugural class. All achieved great feats in London during their junior careers.”
More details about the Hall are included below:
- All players who have had their number retired by the London Knights will be inducted and featured with a prominent presence in the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame as well
- Players and Builders include: Don Brankley, Pete James, Rob Ramage, Dino Ciccarelli, Darryl Sittler, Brendan Shanahan, Brad Marsh, Rick Nash, Dave Bolland, and Corey Perry
- Alumni will be inducted on a year-by-year basis
- The London Knights Hockey Club and the London Knights Alumni Foundation have worked in collaboration in determining inductees
- The Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame will be located in sections 309-310 and will also pay tribute to Don Brankley
The inaugural class will be inducted on Tuesday, January 8th prior to the team’s game against the Guelph Storm during a press conference.
“We are also honoured to be able to remember Don Brankley with this initiative,” continued Hunter. “Don was a key member in each of these players’ careers and was instrumental to their success.”
A pregame ceremony will begin at 7:00pm at that evening’s game. As such fans are asked to be in their seats by this time to observe the proceedings.
Tickets for the January 8th game against the Guelph Storm can be purchased by clicking here.
