Ironmen honour founder prior to home win

February 15, 2024 @ 9:00 amNews, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

PAYING RESPECT – The family of the late George Skinn was in attendance at the Feb. 9 Wingham Ironmen game to drop the ceremonial puck. Skinn, who passed away on Feb. 2, was one of the founding fathers of the Ironmen and first head coach of the team. Pictured is George’s children Margret Schiestel, Carrie McEachran and Murray Skinn, with their mother, Sharon Skinn, dropping the puck between the Walkerton Capitals’ Owen Troyer and the Ironmen’s Josh Pham. Several members of the Skinn family and Ironmen organization were in attendance to offer their support. (Kelsey Bent Photo)
WINGHAM – The Ironmen honoured one of the team’s founding fathers prior to puck drop on Friday night, following the passing of George Skinn at the age of 81. Skinn played a vital role in initially convincing the Ontario Hockey Association to grant a franchise to Wingham 50 years ago. He was also named the…
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