1983-84 Elmvale Moreau Farm Eq Juvenile Championship Team
Induction Award
After years of narrow misses and hard-fought battles, the 1984 Elmvale Juveniles put everything together to capture the OMHA Juvenile "C" All-Ontario Championship. Having played together since Novice, this dedicated group capped off their minor hockey careers by bringing provincial glory to Elmvale Minor Hockey and Springwater Township. Defined by deep lifelong friendships, resilience, and an unwavering team-first attitude, the squad overcame critical injuries during the finals to secure the title. Their enduring legacy remains a proud testament to the power of community, family support, and hometown pride.
Back (L-R): Ed Robertson (Trainer), Brian Swan (Manager), Kenny Graham, Kevin House, Wayne Allen, Roger Allen, Dan Clement, Mike Hall, George Allen (coach), Front: Larry Amos, Dave Bannerman, Sandy Clarke, Bill Lord, Steve Cochrane, Dean Robertson (Captain), Paul Steele, Steve Chalmers, Insert: TBD Murray Frankcom, Randy Greenlaw, Roger House, Tom Luck, Kevin Swan
Member Details:
Category: Team
Year of Induction: 2026
Sport(s): Ice Hockey
Nominator: Sandy Clarke
Association: Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)
Category: Juvenile "C"
Team Name: Moreau Farm Equipment
Highlights:
- The Journey from Novice: The core nucleus of the roster grew up together, representing Elmvale Minor Hockey through every progressive youth division from Novice to Juvenile. ...more highlights
Narrative:
The story of the 1983-84 Elmvale Moreau Farm Equipment Juvenile Team is the ultimate celebration of homegrown perseverance. Born and raised in the Springwater area, the members of this tightly knit roster began lacing up their competitive skates together as young children in Novice hockey. ...more narrative
Anecdotes:
- The Inspiration of "Shaky" Graham: When star player and MVP Ken "Shaky" Graham went down with a devastating injury early in the Belmont series, a wave of doubt swept through the arena. However, Graham refused to leave his team, acting as an extra coach and emotional anchor on the bench, providing the vital spark that galvanized the roster to play the best hockey of their lives. ...more anecdotes
Quotations:
"We had a great bunch of guys for our whole minor hockey lives and it was fantastic to end it with an OMHA Championship... Several team members were very active in giving back to the community, either by coaching, volunteering, and serving as members of various committees and boards." — Sandy Clarke
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Acknowledgements:
Springwater Sports Heritage is pleased to receive and recgnize the outstanding achievements of the Team and the submission by Sandy Clarke
