Journey Through Owen Sound's
Hockey History

The Definitive Story of 130+ Years of Hockey Greatness

Step inside the rinks, rivalries, legends, and unforgettable moments that shaped one of Canada’s most passionate hockey communities.

Whether you grew up cheering in the stands or you’re discovering Owen Sound’s hockey legacy for the first time, this book brings the city’s rich hockey culture to life like never before.

⭐ Why Readers Love This Book

• 130+ years of history, from 1888 to 2021

• 53 archival + modern photos

• More than 50 player biographies

• Memorial Cup & Allan Cup championship stories

• The rise of the Greys, Mercurys, Platers, and Attack

• A vivid, accessible narrative written for fans of all ages

This isn’t just a history book — it’s a celebration of the people and moments that made Owen Sound a hockey powerhouse.

🏒 Meet the Legends

Inside, you’ll find the stories of hometown heroes who made their mark on the sport, including:

• Harry Lumley – Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender

• “Butch” Keeling

• Ted Graham

• Benny Grant – 1927 Memorial Cup Champion

• Pat McReavy

• Tommy Burlington – The greatest North American hockey player never to play in the NHL

• Dan Snyder

• Kirk Maltby

• Curtis Sanford

• Jordan Binnington

…and dozens more.

These profiles bring the city’s hockey heritage to life through personal stories, achievements, and rarely told details.

"A really interesting book honouring our home hockey players. 10/10" – Lili Anne H

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$39.00 CDN

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A beautifully printed 151‑page, 8" x 11" book you’ll be proud to display or gift.

Perfect for:

Hockey fans
Owen Sound families
Local history lovers
Coaches, players, and alumni
Gift-giving (Father’s Day, Mother's Day, Christmas, birthdays, Valentines Day, Easter)

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Details:

151 pages
book size: 8" x 11"
53 pictures both archival and modern
Owen Sound Mercurys' player list
more than 50 biographical sketches
team success stories
events that changed the course of Owen Sound's hockey history

Test Your Knowledge of Owen Sound’s Hockey History!

What is the smallest community whose team won the Memorial Cup?
Who are the two Owen Sound hockey players who had roles in the same Hollywood movie?
What defenseman went on to a Hall of Fame career as an NHL goalie?
What Owen Sound hockey player was the cause of the Toronto Maple Leafs enacting an NHL bylaw to keep him from playing in the NHL?
Name two Owen Sound hockey players who won the AHL Man of the Year Award.

All the answers and more can be found when you

Journey Through Owen Sound's Hockey History!

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