Mr. Ed Holder (London West, CPC): Mr. Speaker,
Canada’s 10th largest city is home to the London
Knights hockey team and their legendary coach Dale Hunter.
The London Knights have long been a
cornerstone of both the London community and South-Western
Ontario. Head Coach, Dale Hunter, is a name synonymous
with the triumphs of the Knights – today rated the number one
hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. He led the team
to their 2005 Memorial Cup win, four straight season titles and
has the distinction during his era, of coaching more players who
have gone to the NHL than any other Junior coach. They’ve
included; Corey Perry, John Tavares, Rick Nash, Pat Kane and
Nazem Kadri to name a few.
Dale himself is a former NHL
superstar, who as Team Captain brought the Washington Capitals
to the Stanley Cup finals. And now, after eleven years with the
London Knights, Dale returns to the Capitals as head coach.
We will miss Dale behind the Knights’
bench, and Londoners wish him every success.
Just one more example of a great
Canadian Export to help the United States.
On behalf of all Londoners, Dale
Hunter – thank you - it’s been a great ride.
