BELLEVILLE, ON - Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday June 2, 2026 at 4:00pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville.
The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League.
“I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey.
Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 - 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey.
“This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville.
The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville.
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For more information:
Aaron Bell
Tel: (613) 920-4774
Email: aaron@hockeydocs.com
Online: www.hockeydocs.com/belleville