2026 Inductees « Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame

Player

Edward “Ed” Staniowski

Edward “Ed” Staniowski is celebrated as one of the province’s premier goaltenders and a distinguished member of the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame (SHHOF). After honing his minor hockey skills in Moose Jaw, he joined the Regina Pats of the Western Canada Hockey League’s (WCHL). Over four seasons with the Pats (1971-1975), he established himself as a dominant force between the pipes, setting team records for games played, wins, shutouts, saves, and goals-against…

Player

Brenden Morrow

Brenden Morrow’s journey from small-town Saskatchewan to the Olympic stage is a story of talent, leadership, and perseverance. Raised in Carlyle, Morrow began his hockey path with local minor hockey from 1984 to 1991 before progressing to the AA Carnduff Oilers from 1991 to 1994 and the AA Estevan Bruins in 1994-95. Despite going undrafted in the Western Hockey League (WHL), Morrow caught the attention of a scout and joined the Portland Winterhawks in 1995, launching a major-junior career…

Player

Kelly Bechard

Kelly Bechard built one of the most distinguished careers in Canadian women’s hockey, a journey that began within the small Saskatchewan village of Sedley. She first laced up her skates at just five years old in 1983 when her uncle needed additional players for the boys’ team within the Sedley Minor Hockey Association. Bechard’s development continued to Hockey Regina, and she soon earned opportunities to represent her province. She was selected to the Female Under-18…

Player

Douglas “Doug” Smail

Douglas “Doug” Smail’s path to professional hockey began in Moose Jaw, where he developed a passion for the game through the local minor hockey system. His reputation as a prolific scorer led him to a junior-A career with the Moose Jaw Canucks from 1974-77 in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). In his final season, Smail captured both the SJHL most valuable player award and the scoring title. Standing at 5-foot-9, Smail took the collegiate route, joining the…

Grassroots

Jim Large

Jim Large’s induction into the SHHOF grassroots category reflects more than three decades of meaningful contributions to the game, rooted in both player success as well as sustained leadership in coaching and program development. Born in Alberta, Large moved to Weyburn in his teens where he played in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. As a member of the Red Wings, he helped capture junior-A provincial championships in 1970 and 1971. The 1969-70 team advanced to the Memorial Cup…

Official

William “Kent” Stuart

William “Kent” Stuart’s commitment to Saskatchewan hockey is defined, not only by his dedication on the ice, but by the enduring legacy he built as one of the province’s most influential officiating leaders. Raised in Cupar, he developed a deep respect for the sport that would guide his contributions for decades. As a player, Stuart skated with the Regina Pats during the 1965-66 season before returning to play senior hockey in his hometown. While his playing career…

Team

1984-85 Moose Jaw Generals

The 1984-85 Moose Jaw Generals are one of Saskatchewan’s most celebrated senior teams, achieving historic success that remains unmatched in the province’s hockey history. Based in Canada’s Most Notorious City, the Generals unrelenting work ethic guided them to capture the ultimate prize in Canadian senior AA men’s hockey, the William George Hardy Trophy. The Generals’ journey began in the South Central Senior Hockey League. Under the direction of head coach…