Honoring the Legends of the Game
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Exhibition Game
The USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame has been invited by Martin Richardson, CEO of the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation, to play a special exhibition game on Saturday, June 20th as part of Dawg Bowl XVI (June 17–21, 2026) — one of Colorado's premier hockey fundraising tournaments, featuring 50+ teams.
Our 80+ squad will face off against Hockey Heals — a team of players who have returned to the game following significant health challenges — at The Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO. It's a matchup that honors exactly what this sport means to all of us.
The team will be sporting the new HHOF jerseys, generously sponsored by Boulder Community Health (Rob Vissers) — the same jerseys that will also be worn at the 51st Snoopy Tournament in July.
Martin Richardson is also an avid supporter of what we've built here and will be making a guest appearance at one of our Long Hockey skates in the near future. We look forward to welcoming him to the ice.
If you have the chance to attend, donate, or play in Dawg Bowl XVI, we strongly encourage you to get involved. Every bit of support matters.
| Position | Player | |
|---|---|---|
| F | Coach Fred Merchant | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| F | GM Pat Long | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| G | Dave Canaday | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| D | Robert Clarke | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| D | Craig Kocian | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| D | Ken Lafrenier | Team Member |
| D | Peter McEwen | Team Member |
| F | John Case | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| F | Don Cameron | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| F | Al Bowie | 2025 HHOF Inductee |
| F | Rob Daigle / Alt: Clark Smyth | Team Member / 2025 HHOF Inductee |
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Blue Sport Stable, Superior, CO
Celebrate the next generation of hockey legends aged 80+!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!
Event Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 • Location: Blue Sport Stable, Superior, CO
Stories and conversations from the players and builders who make up the USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame.
Reflections and stories from the players who built the game.
Fred reflects on the friendships and lifelong bonds that make hockey more than just a game.
Read the Story View All StoriesWitness greatness. Cheer on players aged 80+ as we honor their contributions to the game.
Goalie Greatness
Tony Andrea
Help us honor the incredible contributions of hockey legends over 80 years old. Your nomination keeps their legacy alive!
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Email: usa80plusHHOF@gmail.com
