CAL Salutes the 2009 inductees to the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame: Sean Reade (football), Aldo Popazzi (soccer), Tom Mastantuono (wrestling) and CAL supporters Mary Skeggs, Len Coyle and Bill Fitsell.

Mary Skeggs was recognised for her excellence in hockey, softball and curling. She remembers her start playing with the boys in City Park and in the CAL. Her brother, Jim, coached hockey for St. Joseph's.

Len Coyle is the long-time scorekeeper for the Queen's Footbal Gaels and has been the trainer for the Kingston Frontenacs, Jr. Canadians and Raiders OHL teams since 1973. He and Freda have aslo been enthusiastic supporters of the CAL, especially when they are cheering for their grandson at Harold Harvey.

Bill Fitsell knows hockey. He is a noted hockey historian and author. Bill appreciates how the CAL promotes the true values of sport in our youth hockey program.

Awarded to Dave O’Connor, Head Coach St Johns Midgets, and Head Coach Major Midget PD Panther and presented by David & Claire Rayner.

From the Nomination read and presented by Gary Benjamin:
Dave O’Connor has been coaching in the CAL with the St Johns association for over 11 years. He has coached his son Ben (18) for his entire hockey career from Novice to Midget. He has assisted with his son Mitch’s team and has coached his daughter Emily’s team in the Ice Wolves. Dave has also been a CAL PD Panthers coach for 11 years.

Some things people have said about Dave: “players always want to show up for Dave’s ice time”; “his practices are challenging & motivational”; “he encourages kids to give it their all”; “Dave’s players develop a mutual respect for each other”.

Dave continues to demonstrate outstanding leadership in volunteerism as a Board Member; the St Johns association rep; a Hockey School coach; and Chair of the CAL Days of Champions.

Awarded to Mike Robinson and presented by Tim Gregory.

"Mike Robinson played for Chalmers for 13 years and Player Development Panthers for 9 years. He also played hockey for his high school Regiopolis Notre Dame where he graduated from this year. Mike has also received awards and been acknowledged at his school and in the community for various “eco” and “health” initiatives. He will be pursuing a post secondary education at Queens University in Engineering. Mike thanks the CAL for this bursary award and he has great memories of hockey, PD tournaments and all the great people in CAL."