From humble roots in Oshawa, ON to becoming a junior hockey, Team Canada and NHL legend, we remember an exemplary person and Hall of Fame career from Dale Hawerchuk.
I knew Dale Hawerchuk personally in Cornwall, as I grew up there. A really humble kid. First time I saw him in training camp at the Civic Complex, a friend of mine commented on how awkward he skated, like a duck. BUT! What we saw was this phenom who always had the puck. It would hit him in the back, it ended up on his stick. It would hit him in the helmet and ended up on his stick. His passes were accurate, his skills were unmatched. I thought he was Gretzky all over again. He used to come into the grocery store I worked in on Saturday mornings to talk sports. He brought the greatest moments that even happened in Cornwall. When he passed last week, another part of my childhood was taken away. RIP Dale, you left an everlasting mark, I believe with everyone who ever met you.
Dignity and Class, always how I think of him, my first sports hero as a kid, I still can't believe he is gone. He made me proud to say, 'I'm from Winnipeg.' Rest in Peace, you ARE loved and missed.
Hi, yes Portage and Main is the main business district with plenty of office towers and there is an underground concourse by which you have to get from one side to the other. You can't do it above ground. It's all asphalt and concrete. Unfortunately, the shopping area is a number of blocks to the west but the 8-floor Eatons store is no more (the hockey arena stands in it's space) and the 5-floor Bay store, although still there physically is no longer a shopping destination. Suburban shopping malls did both stores in. Did you also know that Main Street, at this location, is the widest street in Canada? They say that 12 Red River carts could span the street back in the day. Winnipeg during its heyday as the third most populous city in the country was known as the 'Chicago of the North' due to it's very distinctive architecture, a lot of which still stands today. The opening of the Panama Canal put a big dent in Winnipeg's future growth prospects. But low cost of living and plenty of hydro power make it a great place to raise a family.
An amazing player for the original Winnipeg Jets and ana amazing couch Barrie Colts that helped make Mark Scheifele into the player that fans of the new Winnipeg Jets will most likely have on the team for many years! Thank you for the fond memories "Ducky", you will most surely be missed by all!
Greatest player of the jets dynasty new and old. Scheifele is like. Underrated smart and one of the best but being in the shadow of McDavid. Another oiler. Crosby and Ovechkin. Not to mention how good scheifele is he probably wouldn't be here without dale hawerchuk being his coach in Barrie
I will NEVER forget that day at Portage & Main!!! 💕 Ducky! What a horrific loss first to Dale’s family & then to the hockey world. 😭. Dale Hawerchuk, NEVER forgotten, FOREVER loved!!! I salute you Dale Hawerchuk....DUCKY....❤️✈️❤️
What an exciting player!!! The passion and talent yet humble and soft spoken, always praising his teammates. We will miss you Ducky, but thank you for all the goals, assists and excitement you brought us. Jets fans will never forget you. Your legacy is etched on this city and in our hearts forever. 💕
One time I saw him on TV was the Heritage Classic Alumni Game in 2016 where he played alongside Teemu Selanne and Thomas Steen. Dale even coached Mark Scheifele in Barrie long time after he played alongside Jim Nill and his coach Rick Bowness.
I knew Dale Hawerchuk personally in Cornwall, as I grew up there. A really humble kid. First time I saw him in training camp at the Civic Complex, a friend of mine commented on how awkward he skated, like a duck. BUT! What we saw was this phenom who always had the puck. It would hit him in the back, it ended up on his stick. It would hit him in the helmet and ended up on his stick. His passes were accurate, his skills were unmatched. I thought he was Gretzky all over again. He used to come into the grocery store I worked in on Saturday mornings to talk sports. He brought the greatest moments that even happened in Cornwall. When he passed last week, another part of my childhood was taken away. RIP Dale, you left an everlasting mark, I believe with everyone who ever met you.
RIP Ducky, You will be missed..
He was my Wayne Gretzky. My first sporting giant.
He was ALL of ours in Winnipeg ...indeed ...he was OUR Hawerchuk
Rest in Peace Dale go jets go from Sonora California
Dignity and Class, always how I think of him, my first sports hero as a kid, I still can't believe he is gone. He made me proud to say, 'I'm from Winnipeg.' Rest in Peace, you ARE loved and missed.
Watching his son in Jacksonville in the ECHL is a treat!
The Greatest Jet of all. Big thank you.
We all will remember you
RIP Ducky. Winnipeg will never forget you.
R I P,Dale
Best Jet ever. A lot of tears shed in Manitoba we love you Ducky.
Rest in Paradise Hawerchuk sending condolences from the city of Winnipeg
I remember Bobby Hull at Portage and Main and I remember Dale Hawerchuk at Portage and Main. Talk about Winnipeg hockey history!
Portage and Main is the main business street in Winnipeg right?
Hi, yes Portage and Main is the main business district with plenty of office towers and there is an underground concourse by which you have to get from one side to the other. You can't do it above ground. It's all asphalt and concrete. Unfortunately, the shopping area is a number of blocks to the west but the 8-floor Eatons store is no more (the hockey arena stands in it's space) and the 5-floor Bay store, although still there physically is no longer a shopping destination. Suburban shopping malls did both stores in. Did you also know that Main Street, at this location, is the widest street in Canada? They say that 12 Red River carts could span the street back in the day. Winnipeg during its heyday as the third most populous city in the country was known as the 'Chicago of the North' due to it's very distinctive architecture, a lot of which still stands today. The opening of the Panama Canal put a big dent in Winnipeg's future growth prospects. But low cost of living and plenty of hydro power make it a great place to raise a family.
An amazing player for the original Winnipeg Jets and ana amazing couch Barrie Colts that helped make Mark Scheifele into the player that fans of the new Winnipeg Jets will most likely have on the team for many years!
Thank you for the fond memories "Ducky", you will most surely be missed by all!
He’s a great man
My first hockey legend, a real hockey player
How come tears stream down every time I watch this video? A Winnipeger living on Hong Kong. You did well. Thanks Ducky!
#10 Our Star.
Rest in peace ducky🙏
Greatest player of the jets dynasty new and old. Scheifele is like. Underrated smart and one of the best but being in the shadow of McDavid. Another oiler. Crosby and Ovechkin. Not to mention how good scheifele is he probably wouldn't be here without dale hawerchuk being his coach in Barrie
Who the hell is Scheifele?
@@TheNewsstandMan Mark Scheifele
@@TheNewsstandMan you obviously dont follow hockey
you don’t know who Scheifele is 🤦♂️
Karl Johansson wait you don’t know Mark Scheifele?
I grew up a Leafs fan but I have to say, Dale had lots of talent and was a class act on and off the ice. He will be missed. :(
R.I.P. Dale. You'll be missed. :'(
Rest In Peace Dale hawerchuck
An outstanding person. On and off the ice. May he RIP
I will NEVER forget that day at Portage & Main!!! 💕 Ducky! What a horrific loss first to Dale’s family & then to the hockey world. 😭. Dale Hawerchuk, NEVER forgotten, FOREVER loved!!! I salute you Dale Hawerchuk....DUCKY....❤️✈️❤️
What an exciting player!!! The passion and talent yet humble and soft spoken, always praising his teammates. We will miss you Ducky, but thank you for all the goals, assists and excitement you brought us. Jets fans will never forget you. Your legacy is etched on this city and in our hearts forever. 💕
Amazing tribute
Amazing job, guys. Dale was the best. RIP Ducky.
Rip jets legend ducky 🙏
Brilliant Career.
RIP Hawerchuk.
My favorite football player was Tyrone Jones and favorite hockey player was Dale Hawerchuck. Both gone way too soon.
One time I saw him on TV was the Heritage Classic Alumni Game in 2016 where he played alongside Teemu Selanne and Thomas Steen. Dale even coached Mark Scheifele in Barrie long time after he played alongside Jim Nill and his coach Rick Bowness.
Class act all the way!
Merci Ducky
shivers
rip 😭
Only The Great die young, condolences to his family
Died right after I saw him get the puck to the face in the Barrie game