When we think about the legends of the game, we often jump to their NHL careers — the goals, the trophies, the headlines. But for Dale Hawerchuk, greatness started in junior.
And in this special HockeyDocs Hall of Fame episode, you’ll hear him tell that story in his own voice.
I sat down with Dale back in April of 2015 to talk about what it meant to win not just one, but two straight Memorial Cups with the Cornwall Royals. He was calm, thoughtful, generous. The kind of conversation you never forget.
We talked underdog wins, brutal starts, momentum swings, and what it really takes to win when no one expects you to.
One quote stuck with me:
“The biggest thing you have to have is belief that you can get it done.”
That wasn’t just Dale’s approach to hockey — it was his approach to life.
This episode is a tribute to his journey, his leadership, and the impact he left on every player, parent, and fan who watched him play or coached under his guidance.
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