Malton Minor Hockey Association MMHA Crest

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Malton, Ontario Malton is a neighbourhood in the northeastern part of the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, located to the northwest of Toronto. Malton is bounded by Ontario Highway 427, Highway 427 to the east, the Brampton city limits (a Canadian National ...

, as in every other hamlet, town or city in Canada, needed the benefits of organized sports. In winter, the sport was hockey. The village elders recognized this and founded the Malton Minor Hockey Association (MMHA) in 1949. The first Executive of the MMHA were: Alex McPherson, Ron McNeil, Jack Weech and Don Williams.

History

The Malton Association joined the Toronto Township Hockey League in 1949. The Toronto Township Hockey League became the Mississauga Hockey League in 1968. From 1949 to 1968, MMHA teams had to go to Dixie Arena, Port Credit and Huron Park to Play their games. In the mid-60’s practice was held at Nobleton Arena. In 1966, the Malton Memorial Recreation Association Incorporated (MMRAI) was formed to build Malton its own arena. On Saturday October 19, 1968 Malton Arena was officially opened by Chic Murray.

Greg Anaka Greg Anaka (died 20 April 1976) was from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved to Malton, Ontario in 1960. He was president of the Malton Memorial Recreation Association Incorporated (MMRAI) which was instrumental in getting the Malton Arena built in 1968 ...

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) was the President of the MMRAI. F. O'Donnell was 1st VP, J. Brankley was 2nd VP, George Drennen was Treasurer and Al Vickress was Secretary. Directors were: Frank McKechnie, D. McPhail, L. Faubert, J. Nind, A. McPherson, Roy Adkins, J.P. Gould, A. Wedgewood, W. E. Harris, M. Bardsley, B. Lavery, J. Terrion, M. Peeling, Tom Brassard, D.J. McGowan, A. Sherwin, G. Belanger, V. Drew, F. Giguere, J. McNab, J. Holley, R.Birchard, S. Flaourt, D. Mantle, W. Newbound, W. Campbell, H. Knell, W. Peeling, L. Van Bilson, J. Farrall, D. Lewis, C. Peterson, H. Duncan, C. Grainger, W.J. McCarron, T. Rich, R.R. Russell, K.G. Savery, N.F. Timmons, M. Watkins, J. Watson and T. Williams. Malton Arena continues to operate today, albeit is run by the City of Mississauga Parks and Recreation Department. Alex McPherson was President of the MMHA from 1966 to 1973. The president for Malton’s final year of operations was Ivan Elliot. Ivan and his wife Leona were responsible for spearheading the actions that resulted in the birth of the Credit Valley Wolves. The following MMHA Coaches and Executive have been inducted into the Mississauga Hockey League (MHL) Hall of Fame: *Morley Peeling (1969) *Alex McPherson (1970) *Jack Weech (1971) *

(1976) *Bill Peeling (1979) *Ed Armstrong (1980) The MMHA ceased to exist at the end of the 2004-2005 season. The Malton Ice Bears morphed into the Credit Valley Wolves in 2005. Credit Valley Wolves website.Credit Valley Wolves
Association Web Site.

Alumni

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Paul Coffey Paul Douglas Coffey (born June 1, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for nine teams over 21 seasons in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among ...

-winning Defenseman and member of

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References

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External links

Mississauga Hockey League Yearbook - M.H.L. Hall of Fame Honour Roll - page 24

Mississauga Hockey League (MHL) History
Defunct ice hockey leagues in Ontario