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The Games Are Over, but the Memories Live On …

Don Grant

from the rink at 59. It was in 1996 that Grant was
By Krystina Caponi
inducted into Cornwall’s Hall of Fame, solidifying
a 45-year-career that he can be most proud of.
ooking back on his hockey career, Don Grant
“I thought this would be a nice honour and sure
Lsays his proudest moment was being inducted
enough it happened for me.”
into the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame. Born in
Ontario, Grant, now 84, began playing hockey as a
goaltender in 1944 for the O.C.O.T organization.

“Back then nobody wanted to play goalie
because we didn’t’t wear masks,” recalls Grant,
“but I wanted to play goalie because I liked it, I
was good at it, so I fell right into it.”
From 1945-1949, Grant earned himself a spot
on several teams—from the Cornwall Falcons
to the Maxville Millionaires. And in 1950, the
then 19-year-old was invited to play professional
hockey in Scotland. Along with other Cornwall
players, Grant played overseas for four years.
After returning to Cornwall, from 1955-1964,
Grant played for the Hawkesbury Hawks, Brock-
ville Braves and Morrisburg Combines, to name
a few. It was during this time that Grant partici-
pated in the Allan Cup Quarter Finals—another of
his most memorable feats.
Afterwards, Grant worked as a referee and went
on to play old timers hockey with the Cornwall
Hubs from 1976-1987. He eventually retired

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