Mark Potter

Kingston’s Garry Lavallee played on the Kingston team that won the 1961 OMHA Midget championship. Seven years later he coached the Kingston Rotary Kiwanis Midget All-Stars to another OMHA title. See Garry’s story and more on that ‘68 team at ktownsports.blog

Garrigan Park in Kingston’s Portsmouth Village was a busy limestone quarry worked by inmates from Kingston Pen in the 1800’s. Later it was home to the Circle Fastball League & the CAL’s Harold Harvey Arena. Here’s the history of the park. @KtownCAL ktownsports.blog

Kingston’s Kirk Muller has parted ways with the Washington Capitals to explore other NHL opportunities. Kirk’s 3yr deal as a Caps assistant coach is up in June. Following a 19yr NHL playing career, Muller has coached 20yrs in the NHL

Kingston’s Rob Bagg is going into the @sskroughriders Plaza of Honour. A Grey Cup champion & former @Queens_Football star is Top 10 all time among Riders’ receivers. Bagg will be inducted into the Kingston & District Sports HOF May 01.

Monumental day in Kingston hockey as @Gibby72 steps aside after 20 years @QueensMHockey In a 140 yr old program, leaving with the most wins & games coached in @queensgaels history isn’t just a great run, it’s an unmatched legacy. Gibby made everyone around him better. #legacy

Capt Sutherland founded the Memorial Cup in Kingston in 1919. Today a look back at the only Kingston team to challenge for the trophy in 1926, the Kingston Combines played Calgary in the final in Winnipeg. ktownsports.blog

Gananoque's Garry Lariviere played & coached in the NHL in the 1970's & 80's, and also had a love of harness racing. Garry's story in the monthly newsletter for the Original Hockey Hall of Fame. conta.cc/3Nw1UKy

It's been 45 years since Kingston & Ottawa last met in the @OHLHockey playoffs. A look back to 1981, Bernie Nicholls, Scott Howson, Rik Wilson & Mike Moffat led Kingston to a series upset over the 67's @KingstonFronts ktownsports.blog

A great honour this week to emcee the season ending banquets for Kingston Minor Hockey (KAMHA). Thanks to Doug Hyde for producing this wonderful video ‘Why We Give’, that showcases the great work being done by KAMHA players away from the rink. youtu.be/BXO8Ku4hrSw

Ron Cordukes was one of Kingston’s top fastball pitchers in the 1970’s for the Circle League’s Lakeview Manor team. A look back at Cordukes, who passed at 79 earlier this month. ktownsports.blog

Stanley Cup champion Rick Smith entertained young hockey fans on Saturday at the Kids for Kids tournament in Kingston. Rick shared stories of winning a Stanley Cup with the Bruins, playing with Bobby Orr & playing for Don Cherry. Thanks Rick for giving back #OHHOF & #ygk

Canada’s largest house league tournament, the 28th annual Kids for Kids is on this weekend - 182 teams filling rinks in Kingston, Gananoque & Napanee. Raising 1000’s of $$ for BGC South East & and NICU at Kingston Health Sciences Centre

As @QueensMHockey head to the CIS University Cup in Halifax, a look back to 1981. The Gaels won its first OUA championship in 67 yrs under coach Fred O’Donnell, led by Paul Stothart CIAU Player of the Year, Gaels lost to Saskatchewan in the last minute of the National Semi Finals

Hockey in Kingston celebrates 140 yrs today. March 10, 1886 @QueensMHockey & @RMCPaladins hockey’s oldest rivals battled for the first time, chasing a square puck on Kingston harbour. Queen’s prevailed 1-0 on a goal by Lennox Irving.

Congratulations to Ron Fitzpatrick celebrating 60 years in radio. A friend & mentor to many in radio, Fitz has had several stops including CKWS 960 in Kingston, CJOY Guelph, Cambridge, Peterborough, Galt and Orillia. Still on air at The Grand 101FM Fergus ON.

The late Scott Metcalfe will be honoured Friday when @AmerksHockey host Laval in AHL action. Metcalfe played his @OHLHockey in Kingston & Windsor and was a Calder Cup champ and fan favourite in Rochester. ktownsports.blog

Kingston’s Rick Paterson has 4 Stanley Cup rings and before his NHL career in Chicago he anchored a dominant Kingston team that won the North American Silver Stick in 1971. ktownsports.blog

Former Kingston hockey star Ken Linseman was at the Brockville Winter Classic on the weekend. Linseman was getting national attention at the age of three! A look back at his grit, talent & determination. @FlyersAlumni @edmontonoilers ktownsports.blog

Sad to hear of the passing of Canadian football icon Bob Howes. I always enjoyed covering @queensgaels football while Howes was on the coaching staff. Howes won 5 Grey Cups in Edmonton during the 70s dynasty & was named to the All Decade Eskimos team.

A look back at the 1981 OHL all-star game held in Kingston that included local favourite Rik Wilson who put up a 100 point season for the Kingston Canadians. And a side story when I met former Detroit goalie Roger Crozier at the OHL banquet. Ktownsports.blog