Two former athletes from Garden River First Nation in northeastern Ontario, Ted Nolan (former NHL player and coach) and his cousin Darren Zack (fastball pitcher), will be inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place in Gatineau, Quebec, in October. Nolan, recognized as NHL coach of the year in 1997, and Zack, a three-time Pan American Games gold medalist, expressed pride in this 'highest honour' for their community.
2 former athletes from Garden River First Nation to be inducted in Canada Sports Hall of Fame
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Two former athletes from Garden River First Nation in northeastern Ontario, Ted Nolan (former NHL player and coach) and his cousin Darren Zack (fastball pitcher), will be inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place in Gatineau, Quebec, in October. Nolan, recognized as NHL coach of the year in 1997, and Zack, a three-time Pan American Games gold medalist, expressed pride in this 'highest honour' for their community.
- 1 1991, 1995, 1999: Darren Zack won three consecutive gold medals at the Pan American Games.
- 2 1997: Ted Nolan recognized as NHL coach of the year.
- 3 October (2025): Induction ceremony in Gatineau, Quebec.
- Recognition and honor for the athletes and their community
- Inspiration for Indigenous athletes
- Increased visibility for Garden River First Nation
What: Two former athletes from Garden River First Nation, Ted Nolan and Darren Zack, will be inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame.
When: Induction ceremony in October (implied 2025). Nolan was NHL coach of the year in 1997. Zack won gold medals in 1991, 1995, and 1999.
Where: Garden River First Nation, northeastern Ontario, Canada. Induction ceremony in Gatineau, Quebec.
Why: To recognize their significant achievements and contributions to Canadian sports.
How: Through an induction ceremony into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame.