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SHOF logoThe Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of Elgin Barrow Arena at:

43 Church Street South
Richmond Hill ON, L4C 1W1

 The Sports Hall of Fame features exhibits and photos of the 62 current inductees. We recognize athletes, teams, officials, and sports builders who have shaped the sports community in Richmond Hill.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019

Richmond Hill's Sports Hall of Fame inducts five new inductees:  Blaine Angus, hockey referee; Bill Armstrong, hockey; Josh Binstock, beach volleyball; Tommy Griffiths, football; and Ed Santi, builder, hockey. 

Blaine Angus, Hockey Referee
Blaine Angus policed the ice for years, skating alongside many of the game’s greatest names, from Gretzky to Lemieux to Sakic. He started his officiating career at the age of 15 and found his way to Richmond Hill at 19. He worked hard in rinks all over North America, eventually spending 15-years as a professional hockey referee, working in the American Hockey League, International Hockey League and National Hockey League. He officiated his first NHL game in 1992 and eventually skated in the 516 regular season NHL games, two playoffs and the 2004 NHL All-Star Game in Minnesota. Angus is active on the ice and coaches younger officials in the Minor Hockey games in Richmond Hill,
as well as the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and the Ontario Hockey Association.
Bill Armstrong, Hockey
Not many people can say they’ve won three of hockey’s most coveted championships, but Bill Armstrong can. Armstrong is a graduate of Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill. He was a rugged, stay-at-home defenceman who played professional ice hockey all over North America. He played in the Ontario Hockey League for five seasons. In 1990, while playing for the Oshawa Generals, he scored the game winning goal in double-overtime to capture the Memorial Cup. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the third round, he went on to play nine-seasons professionally in the American and International Hockey leagues. Success would continue following Armstrong, as he won the Calder Cup (AHL Championship) in 1999 as an Assistant Coach. And, after climbing the ranks with the St. Louis Blues in the NHL, he became the Blues’ Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2019.
Josh Binstock, Beach Volleyball
Dr. Josh Binstock is one of Canada’s most decorated beach volleyball players. He was first introduced to competitive volleyball while he attended Richmond Hill High School. He led the team into the Ontario Volleyball Association tournament circuit. He’s a two time Olympian (Rio 2016 and London 2012), winner of 11 Continental Tour medals, eight World Tour medals, as well as 9th place at the 2015 World Championships. As a retired National Team Athlete, Dr. Binstock gives back to the community by making appearances in schools and volleyball clubs to inspire young athletes, coaches and parents.
Tommy Griffiths, Football
Tommy Griffiths started playing football on grassy fields in Richmond Hill while attending Alexander Mackenzie High School. After high school, he patrolled the gridiron for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks in Waterloo, Ontario, helping them become one of the premier programs in the country. He was named a conference all-star, paving his way to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was one of the few players in the country invited to the CFL combine. Undrafted, he attended the Toronto Argonauts free agent camp and was signed to a contract. He joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and played in the last ever CFL game at Rogers Center against the Argos.
Ed Santi, Hockey

It’s hard to imagine where Richmond Hill minor hockey would be today without Ed Santi. Santi’s family found their way to Richmond Hill where Santi discovered his love for hockey. He was a member of the Richmond Hill Hockey Association (RHHA) from 1984-2005. He convened house league hockey and was a VP of Richmond Hill rep teams for almost 20-years. In 1990, he was instrumental in changing the Richmond Hill hockey mascot and competitive team name to Jaguars. He was President of the RHHA from 2003-05 and President of the Coyotes AAA Hockey Group from 2007-2017.

Learn about Richmond Hill Sports Awards.

Inductees
Learn more about the current inductees of the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremonies

2017 Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the 2017 inductees! Here are the photos from the ceremony held on October 5, 2017. 

2016 Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the 2016 inductees! Here are the photos from the ceremony held on October 6, 2016.

Richmond Hill's Sports Awards
The Sports Hall of Fame recognizes local athletes and coaches through the Sports Awards. You can nominate an athlete, team or coach for a Sport Award to recognize their athletic ability or their support of sports in our community.
Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame Committee

The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame is led by a committee of community volunteers, with staff support from the Recreation and Culture Division.  

Chair: Paul Eden

Vice Chair: Carmen James

Treasurer: Scott Passmore

Committee Members: Howard Binstock, Adam Grachnik, Ed Hoogenboom, Vanessa Ley, Walter Novachefski, Ed Sackfield

Staff: Robin Taylor-Smith

Do you want to get involved in the Sports Hall of Fame? We are looking for additional members. For more information, please contact us at 905-508-7012 ext.225 or email sportshall@richmondhill.ca.

Call for Memorabilia

We are looking for donations of items your organization can donate to us so we can showcase the memorabilia and artifacts from each and every sports organization in Richmond Hill.

Suggested items for donation:

  • Baseball glove, ball, bat, base
  • Figure skates, outfit
  • Soccer ball
  • Tennis racquet, ball, net 
  • Hockey stick, puck, gloves, helmet
  • Sailing gear
  • Badminton racquet, birdie
  • Bowling ball, pins
  • Curling rock
  • Lawn Bowling ball
  • Swimming cap, lane markers
  • Canoe, lifejacket, oars
  • Gymnastics equipment
  • Ringette Stick, ring
  • Squash racquet, ball
  • Track and Field items

We thank you for your generosity! We will receive, safeguard and respectfully honour and display these artifacts. 

We would also gladly accept crests, jerseys, medals, photos and referee gear.

To donate items, please call 905-884-1368 ext. 225 or email. We look forward to showcasing your organization in our displays!

Thank you to the Sports Hall of Fame Supporters

The support of these organizations make the events and activities of the Sports Hall of Fame possible.

Presenting Sponsor: 

  • Joseph Kreiner Real Estate Inc.

Awards Sponsor

  • Richmond Hill Hockey Association

Print Sponsor:

  • Creative Path

Champion Sponsors:

  • Mister Bee Farms Inc.
  • York Region Skating Academy

Community Sponsors:

  • Dalton Pharma Services
  • exp.
  • The Gardener, Richmond Hill
  • Mister Transmission
  • RBC Bank Tony Caranci
  • Richmond Training Centre
  • Sue's Fresh Market

Friends of the Sports Hall of Fame

  • Active Green + Ross
  • Barry's Quality Care Automotive
  • Bristol Car and Truck Rentals
  • Efinka Catering with Elegance
  • Investors Group - Sergui Hirtescu
  • Dr. Jozwik Optometrist
  • Petro Canada Oak Ridges
  • Yun-Xu Long, Artist

Sports Hall of Fame Past Events

International Midget Hockey Tournament Reunion and Sports Hall of Fame Open House

Thank you to everyone who attended the event on Sunday, August 26, 2018. On behalf of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee, we hope you enjoyed the afternoon of celebrating and sharing memories of the successful tournament that ran for over 30 years in Richmond Hill.

It's in the news! Article and photos by Steve Sommerville, York Region Media Group.

Pre-event article by John Cudmore, York Region Media Group.

Stay tuned for future Sports Hall of Fame activities and events.

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