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Sault College unveils first-ever Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

The college will host an induction ceremony in early June
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Sault College has announced its inaugural inductees into its Athletic Hall of Fame.

The 2025 class includes athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors who have made a lasting impact on the college’s athletic programs and the broader community. 

"These inductees have not only excelled in their respective sports but have embodied the spirit of leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and Cougar Pride," said the school in a news release.

The college will host an induction ceremony in early June.

Find a full list of inductees in the news release from Sault College below:

Sault College proudly announces its inaugural 2025 class of inductees into its Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class honours exceptional athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors who have made a lasting impact on the college’s athletic programs and the broader community. 

The Sault College Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, sportsmanship, and dedication to the values of Sault College Athletics. These inductees have not only excelled in their respective sports but have embodied the spirit of leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and Cougar Pride.

 "As the Director of Athletics at Sault College, I am incredibly proud to announce the opening of our new Hall of Fame in the Athletics Wing of the college. This Hall of Fame is a tribute to the remarkable players, coaches, and builders who have shaped over 50 years of athletic excellence at Sault College. It represents a long-awaited celebration of the dedication, hard work, and spirit that have defined our Cougar legacy. Our institution has a storied tradition of success in sport, and this recognition is long overdue,” said Paul Orazietti, Director of Athletics.

“I am equally as proud of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee for turning this vision into a reality, as I am of the exceptional inductees whose contributions will now be immortalized on the walls of the F wing. This Hall of Fame will grow and evolve each year, serving as a lasting symbol of Cougar Pride and a testament to the impact of our athletes and supporters. We look forward to celebrating future inductees and continuing to honour the tradition of excellence that defines Sault College Athletics." 

The induction ceremony will take place in early June at Sault College. The event will bring together alumni, family, friends, and the Sault College community to celebrate the remarkable careers and contributions of the inductees.

2025 Sault College Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:

Athletes

Teams

Coaches

Builders

Athlete in Memoriam  

Lita Luciani – Badminton – 1969-70

Men’s Curling – 1968-69 

Tom White – Basketball – 1967-1993

Joe Williams

Richard Burella

Allen Daschuk – Judo – 1972-73

Women’s Curling – 1972-73

Neil McEwan – Curling – 1973-1993

Tom Mauro

 

 Dan Jodoin – Basketball – 1987-89 

Mixed Curling – 1975-76

Carl Punkari – Curling – 2011-2016

Gerry McGuire

 

John Direnzo – Basketball – 1989-92

Mixed Curling – 1978-79

Mike Hall – Hockey – 2017-2020

 

 

Jean-Louis Ouattara – Basketball – 2004-05 

Men’s Curling – 1991-92 

Sherri Smith – Cross Country Running

 

 

Randy Frimpong – Basketball – 2010-11

Mixed Curling – 1995-96

 

 

 

Anna Greve – Cross Country – 2015-16

Men’s Hockey – 2000-01 

 

 

 

Ryan Vendramin – Hockey – 2017-2020 

Men’s Curling – 2011-12

 

 

 

Aislyn Ireton – Cross Country/Curling – 2010-14

Women’s Curling – 2011-12

 

 

 

Mark Dugas – Curling – 2011-2014

Men’s Curling – 2013—14

 

 

 

Kyle Sherlock – Curling 

Men’s Curling 2014-15

 

 

 

Josh Vanderburg – Curling

Mixed Curling 2014-15

 

 

 

 

Men’s Curling – 2015-16

 

 

 

 

Mixed Curling – 2017-18 

 

 

 

 

Men’s Hockey – 2018-19 

 

 

 

For more information about the Sault College Athletic Hall of Fame or the induction ceremony, to provide photos and information about the inductees, please contact athletics@saultcollege.ca. Nominations for the Hall of Fame can be made at: Sault College Cougars Hall of Fame - Sault College.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of these outstanding individuals and their contributions to Sault College Cougars Athletics! 



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