Newmarket has long been fascinated with the sport of hockey. There has been organized hockey in and around Newmarket since the mid 1880s, and before that, private games on ponds. We may not have produced any champions during this early period, but it is clear that the game was hotly contested and provided its supporters…
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Gorman Name Lives On In Newmarket Lore, Nation’s Sporting Memories
Peter Gorman, who was a familiar figure for many of us in Newmarket, was a major force within the very fabric of our community. Mr. Gorman, like many others who found their way to our town over the years, proved to be an incredible addition to Newmarket. Arriving with his family from London, Ontario, he…
