Ball Star Hockey - Hall Of Fame

Not just anyone can get into our newly formed Hall of Fame. You have to have made an impact or significant contribution to Tuesday night BALL STAR HOCKEY. Those currently in the Hall of Fame are regarded as legends or heroes. And there will be many more joining them in due time.

We've chosen the first group of inductees into our Hall of Fame based on their contribution to Tuesday night ball hockey. The criteria for being elected into the Hall of Fame can be based on performance, leadership, influence or just being an all round nice guy. So you see, it doesn't take much.

The one thing that qualifies you is that it has to look like you have moved on from ever playing with us. In other words, if you've quit our Tuesday night time slot but it looks like you could be back, you ain't gettin' into the Hall of Fame, buddy. At least not yet. So our inductees are as follows:

BRUCE JONES (November 14, 2000 - November 21, 2000) Leading scorer with 5 goals the first night of play, Jones continued that pace the following week until he snapped his Achilles tendon halfway through the game. It was after Bruce's injury that the Achilles Cup was named. Bruce lives in Moncton, New Brunswick and although his hockey career is now over, he still rides dirt bikes in his spare time. Lord Harold Bruce Jones is not only the first inductee in the Ball Star Hockey Hall of Fame, but he holds the record for the shortest career and his name will always be associated with the now famous Achilles Cup.

ADAM WATTS (November 14, 2000 - April 26, 2001) Watts was one of the two goaltenders to play on that very first night of floor hockey and has contributed significantly to get Tuesday night floor hockey on its feet. It was his nets that we used for the entire first two seasons, even though he really only played in a total of 3 games (he played the first 2 nights and didn¹t return again until his last night 5 months later). Watts also donated his goalie gear, allowing a host of other goalies to start their careers. It should also be noted that Watts was the first goalie to start the "stinky gear" trend. He now lives in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

RICK FANCEY (January 9, 2001 - June 5, 2001) Although he only played one season, Fancey played during the first Storm Series and ended that year with a broken his nose on June 5, 2001. It was the last game he played in. But he has always been in close contact with the Ball Star Hockey Association, even while he was living in Texas. Since returning to Canada, Fancey was involved in organizing the Cape Breton Crusade, which saw the Tuesday night gang head to his current hometown of Port Hawkesbury for a weekend matchup earlier this season. He still lives in Cape Breton.

DAVID RYAN (April 3, 2001 - May 21, 2002) A hard working defensive player in his time with us, Dave Ryan played for two seasons before moving to the farthest Canadian coast he could find. He was the first player to be selected in the first Storm Series between the Thunder and the Lightning in which the seventh and deciding game was never played due to too many injuries. As a result both teams players were listed on the Cup. The following year he played for the Blizzard, who won Storm Series II and again his name went on the Achilles Cup. He now lives in Vancouver, retiring just before the end of last season.

TOM WOLFER (December 4, 2001 - March 9, 2002) With a career cut short by a nagging knee injury, Wolfer never gave up while on the floor. He was a hard worker and possessed a skillful set of hands. Some compared him to a Guy Lafleur with dark hair. Several times last season he crashed into the wall or dropped to the floor and limped off but always managed to come back within minutes. Well it looks like Tom won't be hobbling back this time, much to everyone's disappointment. Tom's career ended shortly after the last Storm Series and although he was hoping to return this year, never did make it back before he relocated to his home of Peterborough, Ontario. His induction into the Hall of Fame is largely based on sportsmanship and finesse.

LARRY CHASE (March 6, 2001 - June 12, 2002) The Thunder were basically at the mercy of the Lightning during the first Storm Series and knew they had to do something. They acquired Larry Chase who led the team in scoring and quickly began to turn things around for them. As he climbed the scoring race, Larry put his finesse and determination to work and the Thunder began to roll. Then, with the series tied at three games apiece, Larry Chase hit the floor in pain hanging onto his shoulder yelling four letter words. His shoulder had popped out of place, not only ending his career, but also resulting in the cancellation of the entire series despite the fact that there was only the seventh and deciding game left to play for the championship.

JOHN DiMARTILE (October 16, 2001 - October 29, 2002) Known as a fair and honest player, DiMartile would no doubt win the most sportsmanlike award if we had one. Maybe if we ever do, we'll call it the DiMartile Award. At any rate, incorporating skills he mastered in soccer, he played with enthusiasm and dedication during the past two seasons. He was instrumental in organizing a best-of-three matchup between the regular Tuesday night crew and the team from Trainingscape. John acted as a mediator during the series as things at times heated up. John DiMartile is currently living in Welland, Ontario.