Hockey In The Forest City:
London's Story

The Untold History Behind One of Canada's Great Hockey Cities

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A Book Every London Hockey Fan Should Own

A Definitive Journey Through the Forest City's Rich & Often Overlooked Hockey Heritage!

A Book Every London Hockey Fan Should Own


London, Ontario has one of the richest, most surprising hockey histories in the country — but most of it has never been told in one place. Hockey in the Forest City: London’s Story uncovers the forgotten teams, the early pioneers, the lost professional league, and the dramatic rise of the London Knights into a national powerhouse.

This isn’t just a history book.

It’s the definitive story of how a city fell in love with the game — and how hockey shaped London into the Forest City we know today.

From the city’s earliest frozen ponds and wooden-boarded rinks to the thunderous cheers of modern championship crowds, The Untold Story of London’s Deep Hockey Roots uncovers how London, Ontario grew into one of Canada’s most passionate and enduring hockey centres.

This is not just another hockey history—it’s the complete, meticulously researched story of how a city fell in love with the game.

From Frozen Ponds to Packed Arenas — The Story Begins


Long before the roar of 9,000 fans at Budweiser Gardens, hockey in London was played on natural ice, in wooden-boarded rinks, and on community ponds where the sport took root.

Inside the book, readers will discover:

• The earliest clubs that battled for local pride

• The colourful characters who built the sport from scratch

• The forgotten professional team that won London’s first major championship

• The rivalries, reinventions, and near-collapses that shaped the city’s hockey identity.

This is the side of London hockey history most fans have never seen.

The Turning Point That Changed Everything

London’s hockey story accelerates dramatically when three former NHLers—two of them brothers—arrive to stabilize and revive a struggling OHL franchise.

What followed is now legend:

  • Three Memorial Cup championships
  • A surge of electrifying fan support
  • A powerhouse junior hockey team 
  • A long list of players who went on to shine under the bright lights of the NHL


london knights hockey history

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For Fans, Historians, and Anyone Who Loves a Great Hockey Story

What You'll Find Inside

Whether you're a lifelong London Knights supporter, a student of Canadian hockey history, or simply someone who enjoys a fast-paced and engaging read, The Untold Story of London’s Deep Hockey Roots delivers:

Rich detail & vivid storytelling

Based on meticulous research and written to be engaging for all readers.

Surprising discoveries,

Including forgotten teams, overlooked champions, and the people who made London a hockey city

A deep appreciation of how London became a hockey city like no other.


Drop the puck. Turn the page. Experience London’s hockey story as it has never been told.

Perfect For:

  • Lifelong London Knights Fans

  • Local history lovers

  • Great Lakes and Southwestern Ontario sports enthusiasts

  • Anyone who enjoys a compelling, well-told story

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London's Story
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Drop the puck and turn the page—London’s hockey story awaits.


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Paul White is a historian and writer dedicated to uncovering the stories that shaped London and the Great Lakes region. His work blends deep research with accessible storytelling, bringing forgotten history back to life for modern readers.

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