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CONGRATULATIONS FRAN RIDER ON RECEIVING THE ORDER OF HOCKEY IN CANADA

Date:  Source: Ontario Women's Hockey Association
Hockey Canada has announced that three legends of the game are being recognized for their outstanding contributions or service to the growth and development of the sport of hockey in Canada as part of the 2017 class of the Order of Hockey in Canada.  
 
FRAN RIDER
Currently the president and CEO of the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association, Rider has been playing an integral role in the development of women’s hockey since 1967 as a player, coach, volunteer, and executive. Involved with Hockey Canada’s Female Council since its inception in 1982, she has chaired six international championship committees and two National Women’s Under-18 Championships. Named the first executive director of the OWHA in 1975, Rider has served as its president and CEO since 1982. Rider also spent four years as a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League Board of Directors, and served as chair or volunteer for multiple Ontario provincial championships and events. In 2015, Rider was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada and inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame as the first female builder.
 
 
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