By Kenton Wolfe | October 28 2017

More than 30 St. Catharines Falcons alumni were in attendance at the Falcons 4-1 win over the Caledonia Corvairs Friday night celebrating the hockey club’s 50th anniversary season.

The former-Falcons took part in a special ceremony honouring alumni from the club’s first decade of teams ranging from 1968-1977. The game marked the second ceremonial home game of the Falcons 50th Anniversary season, having opened the year with a special appearance from St. Catharines mayor Walter Sendzik.

The official puck drop for Friday’s game honoured first Falcon Captain Fred LaSelva, Founding Director Earl McNeil and current Falcon President Jim McConnell.

Falcons General Manager Frank Girhiny was in attendance for the game and reflected on the history of the franchise. 

"The St. Catharines Falcons have a rich tradition which whomever has been a part of bleeds not just red but Falcons red," said Girhiny. "We are proud of our tradition and the team is quite thrilled and honoured to see alumni return as we carry the torch."

St. Catharines will look to honour other decades of players later in the season.

Falcons Alumni Present by Team

1968-69 - Fred LaSelva (C), Peter Zaroda, Dave Sosiak, Larry Holmes, Steve Toll Sr

1969-70 - Dave Pay, Tom Smelle, Steve Toll Sr, Larry Holmes

1970-71 - Steve Toll Sr, Gary Nemcko, Scott Hudson

1971-72 - Dave Pay (C), Gary Nemecko, Scott Hudson

1972-73 - Gary Nemcko (C), Sean McKenna, Bill Cheropita, Doug Allen, Jim Calzonetti, Scott Hudson

1973-74 - Sean Mckenna (C), Mike Purcer, Mark Walters, Mark Edwards, Doug Allen, Jim Calzonetti

1974-75 - Sean Mckenna (C), Mike Purcer, Mark Walters, Mark Edwards, Doug Allen, Rick David

1975-76 - Bob McLaren, Sean McKenna, Mike Purcer, Joe Young, Roy Kerling, Bruce Buchanan

1976-77 - Roy Kerling, Joe Young, Bill German, Bruce Buchanan

1977-78 - Bill German, Bruce Buchanan