Paul Fendley
Paul Fendley grew up in Norval & Georgetown playing hockey with some great hockey players and for some great community minded men who volunteered their time to coach hockey. In the early 60’s Paul played house league for Mr. Walker & Mr. Briggs and another year for John Knight & Doug Vivian.
Paul then moved into rep hockey where he was coached by Blake Inglis & Harold Seckington, Ron Dixon, Bob Hooper, Doug Unsworth Sr., Bill Chapman, Bill Korzack and Barry Brown.
In 1969 Paul was drafted by the Peterborough Petes. He went on to play for the Guelph CMC's.
In 1972 Guelph won the Canadian Jr. A National Championship - The Centennial Cup. Paul Fendley died as a result of a check he received in the final minutes of the final game of the National championship. Paul led the team in scoring and was awarded the playoff MVP. Paul was regarded as one of the top prospects for the 1972 NHL draft.
“ These guys showed me how to win. I was a rookie on this team. They kind of started it all for me. Paul ( Fendley ) was very well respected and never pulled any antics on the rookies. He had a calm confidence, and was always a positive influence. I remember him as a complete talent with good hands, good hockey sense, with high-end skills. He played big in the big games. ”
Doug Risebrough NHL - Montreal, Calgary Flames ( player & coach - retired )
After fifty years, what has changed ? In my opinion, the players are faster, stronger, more physically fit and extremely talented. However, some of this behaviour continues in hockey today - head injuries, concussions, helmet issues and players intent on injuring their opponents.
“ It was all about Winning!” Paul Fendley’s Story
Paul then moved into rep hockey where he was coached by Blake Inglis & Harold Seckington, Ron Dixon, Bob Hooper, Doug Unsworth Sr., Bill Chapman, Bill Korzack and Barry Brown.
In 1969 Paul was drafted by the Peterborough Petes. He went on to play for the Guelph CMC's.
In 1972 Guelph won the Canadian Jr. A National Championship - The Centennial Cup. Paul Fendley died as a result of a check he received in the final minutes of the final game of the National championship. Paul led the team in scoring and was awarded the playoff MVP. Paul was regarded as one of the top prospects for the 1972 NHL draft.
“ These guys showed me how to win. I was a rookie on this team. They kind of started it all for me. Paul ( Fendley ) was very well respected and never pulled any antics on the rookies. He had a calm confidence, and was always a positive influence. I remember him as a complete talent with good hands, good hockey sense, with high-end skills. He played big in the big games. ”
Doug Risebrough NHL - Montreal, Calgary Flames ( player & coach - retired )
After fifty years, what has changed ? In my opinion, the players are faster, stronger, more physically fit and extremely talented. However, some of this behaviour continues in hockey today - head injuries, concussions, helmet issues and players intent on injuring their opponents.
“ It was all about Winning!” Paul Fendley’s Story
