Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament
John Vincent Ryan
John Vincent Ryan played his first hockey on ponds and outdoor rinks around his native community of Donkin, Cape Breton. During his time he developed the traits which were later to establish him as one of the maritimes most prolific scorers.
His short stocky build, balance and agility were part of the reason he was such a gifted athlete. This combined with his competitive nature made him a natural leader.
Vince began playing organized hockey in the late 1940's and led Donkin based teams in the Midget and Juvenile categories to local and maritime championships. In 1951 he joined the Glace Bay Junior Miners to play in the highly respected Cape Breton Junior League. He scored his 200th senior career goal in 1962-63, and is believed to be the third highest scorer in the Maritime Senior Hockey League
This Tournament is one of the largest adult hockey tournaments in the world. Every year on beautiful Cape Breton Island, over 160 teams from across Canada and the United States gather. In addition to the excellent hockey, the tournament offers great nightly entertainment at a number of locations, 2 tournament dances, great hospitality, and the tournament wouldn't be complete without the participation of former N.H.L players. Over the past years, some of the special guests in attendance were Jean Beliveau, Harry Howell, and Bob Nevin.
The Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament is a registered non-profit organization with all proceeds going to a scholarship fund for graduates of all schools in the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board and Cape Breton University. Over the past 22 years the tournament has raised approximately three hundred thousand dollars awarding in excess of 200 scholarships and with your participation this success will continue.
His short stocky build, balance and agility were part of the reason he was such a gifted athlete. This combined with his competitive nature made him a natural leader.
Vince began playing organized hockey in the late 1940's and led Donkin based teams in the Midget and Juvenile categories to local and maritime championships. In 1951 he joined the Glace Bay Junior Miners to play in the highly respected Cape Breton Junior League. He scored his 200th senior career goal in 1962-63, and is believed to be the third highest scorer in the Maritime Senior Hockey League
This Tournament is one of the largest adult hockey tournaments in the world. Every year on beautiful Cape Breton Island, over 160 teams from across Canada and the United States gather. In addition to the excellent hockey, the tournament offers great nightly entertainment at a number of locations, 2 tournament dances, great hospitality, and the tournament wouldn't be complete without the participation of former N.H.L players. Over the past years, some of the special guests in attendance were Jean Beliveau, Harry Howell, and Bob Nevin.
The Vince Ryan Memorial Hockey Tournament is a registered non-profit organization with all proceeds going to a scholarship fund for graduates of all schools in the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board and Cape Breton University. Over the past 22 years the tournament has raised approximately three hundred thousand dollars awarding in excess of 200 scholarships and with your participation this success will continue.
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