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Historical Notes
Dorval Oldtimers was incorporated
in September 1968 at the Dorval Arena.
Many "Original" Oldtimers
would argue that the Oldtimers originated
in December 1967, outside at Pine
Beach Park which lasted approximately
two and a half months depending on
the weather conditions. The 35 years
and older rule started only because
the youngest guy at the time was
35 years old and so it happened.
The "Originals" started
with two teams in 1968-1969 with
René Gingras as their first
President.
The League quickly expanded over
the next few years with four teams
in 1969-1970 and then to six teams
the year later in 1970-1971. Again,
the following year, they expanded
to eight teams in 1971-1972. It was
then decided that the League would
be split into two divisions, 4A and
4B.
The League would not expand again
until 1986-1987 where ten teams would
be involved. That year, 1986, would
go down as a highlight in the Dorval
Oldtimers League: The Dorval January
Invitational Hockey Tournament was
born. It started out by having eight
teams chaired successively by Guy
Viau, Jacques Boisselle and Al Noftall
who expanded the tournament to 48
teams, as it is today. Now, in it's
17th year, it is chaired by Bruce
Orr. This tournament is operated
by all the Dorval members, their
families and friends, and together,
they create an atmosphere that is
extremely high in hospitality. To
date, the Oldtimers have been able
to collect over $235,000 for the
benefit of local charities and minor
sports organizations.
In the years 1992-1993, the League
expanded once again to 12 teams with
6A and 6B. The following years, 1994-1995,
it was decided that the League would
be divided into three divisions,
4A, 4B and 4C, as it stands today.
During the years the League has existed,
we have been able to create a Hall
of Fame, where members are recognized
for their accomplishments as Oldtimers.
We also have a memorial plaque to
remember those who are gone, but
not forgotten. Membership has been
maintained at 175 members and evidently
new members are always welcome.
Apart from our own January tournament,
League members also participate in
local tournaments as well as in annual
exchanges held for more than 25 years
with our American friends from Springfield
and Cape Cod Massachusetts.
Though there is some pride in having
been around since 1968, the most
important is that the League allows
us to come out for a good game of
hockey and honest "camaraderie"
with "The Boys" every Tuesday
night. That is what it is all about.
Summary
- League Make-up 1968
| 1968-1969 |
1
Division |
2A |
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| 1969-1970 |
1
Division |
4A |
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| 1970-1971 |
1
Division |
6A |
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| 1971-1972 |
2
Divisions |
4A |
4B |
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| 1986-1987 |
2
Divisions |
4A |
6B |
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| 1992-1993 |
2
Divisions |
6A |
6B |
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| 1994-1995 |
3
Divisions |
4A |
4B |
4C |
Prepared
by Marcel Daoust and Pierre C. Ricard
(update: 00-06-09)
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