CCAA HALL OF FAME BACKGROUND

In conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of the national governing body, the CCAA Hall of Fame was established with builder, coach, and player categories. The first inductions occurred in the spring of 2014.

As of now, eligibility criteria for a team has not been announced.

CCAA HALL OF FAME HOCKEY BUILDERS

Of the four inductees, three from the inaugural class coached hockey teams to conference titles, but never coached a team at nationals. 2019 inductee Allan Ferchuk coached the Red Deer College Kings to three CCAA National Hockey Championships and received the CCAA Coaching Award of Excellence in 1983.

To be eligible in the builder category, one:

• Must have been a CCAA executive committee member, a CCAA national convenor, a CCAA committee chair/member, a CCAA host chair, a CCAA board director, and/or a CCAA staff member for a minimum of five (5) years
• Must have a CCAA institution in good standing support their nomination.
• Becomes eligible for nomination beginning five (5) years after their last full-time employment with a CCAA institution or member conference, upon retirement from a CCAA institution or member conference, or upon death.

Inductees are chosen on the basis of distinguishing one's self through their extraordinary and/or exceptional contributions to the development and advancement of the CCAA.

CCAA HALL OF FAME HOCKEY COACHES

Two CCAA Coaching Award of Excellence recipients have been inducted in the coach category. 2015 inductee Dr. Carl Buchanan coached the College of Cape Breton Capers to one CCAA National Hockey Championship. 2019 inductee Perry Pearn coached the the NAIT Ooks to five CCAA National Hockey Championships and a CCAA Challenge Cup.

* Excludes 1992 CCAA Challenge Cup (With 1992 CCAA Challenge Cup, Pearn guided the Ooks to six first place finishes in eight appearances at CCAA sanctioned events & posted 21 wins and four losses for a winning percentage of .840.)

CCAA HALL OF FAME ELIGIBLE HOCKEY COACHES

Six men's hockey head coaches from the Level 1 Championship era (including CCAA Coaching Award of Excellence recipients Terry Bangen and Gerard Gagnon) are currently eligible for induction into the CCAA Hall of Fame.

Two men's hockey head coaches from the Level 2 Championship era are currently eligible for induction into the CCAA Hall of Fame.

To be eligible in the coach category, one:

• Must have represented one CCAA member institution, as a head coach, for a minimum of five (5) years
• Must have coached at a CCAA National Championship, as a head coach, for at least three (3) years
• Must have a CCAA institution in good standing support the nomination
• Becomes eligible for nomination beginning five (5) years after their last date of coaching in the CCAA

Inductees are chosen on the basis of their ability to develop athletes, the success of the teams and/or athletes. Integrity, fair play, leadership, and commitment to the institution and the CCAA are also considered.

CCAA HALL OF FAME ELIGIBLE HOCKEY ATHLETES

A number of goaltenders who were honoured as a CCAA All Canadian, a CCAA Tournament MVP and/or CCAA Tournament All Star are also worthy of induction into the CCAA Hall of Fame. Listed below are four who:

• Received at least four of the aforementioned individual awards and won no national championships
• Received at least three of the aforementioned individual awards and won one national championship
• Received at least two of the aforementioned individual awards and won two national championships
• Received at least one of the aforementioned individual awards and won three national championships

A number of defensemen who were honoured as a CCAA All Canadian, a CCAA Tournament MVP and/or CCAA Tournament All Star are also worthy of induction into the CCAA Hall of Fame. Listed below are four who:

• Received at least four of the aforementioned individual awards and won no national championships
• Received at least three of the aforementioned individual awards and won one national championship
• Received at least two of the aforementioned individual awards and won two national championships
• Received at least one of the aforementioned individual awards and won three national championships

** Participated prior to the creation of CCAA All Canadian Awards in 1983. Was also a two time first team all conference selection at the provincial level.

A number of forwards who were honoured as a CCAA All Canadian, a CCAA Tournament MVP and/or CCAA Tournament All Star are also worthy of induction into the CCAA Hall of Fame. Listed below are ten who:

• Received at least four of the aforementioned individual awards and won no national championships
• Received at least three of the aforementioned individual awards and won one national championship
• Received at least two of the aforementioned individual awards and won two national championships
• Received at least one of the aforementioned individual awards and won three national championships

** Participated prior to the creation of CCAA All Canadian Awards in 1983. Was also a two time first team all conference selection at the provincial level.

To be eligible in the athlete category, one:

• Must have successfully completed the academic program from the respective institution(s)
• Must have earned CCAA recognition a minimum of two years. Recognition includes CCAA All-Canadian, CCAA Player of the Year, CCAA Tournament All-Star, CCAA Tournament MVP, and/or CCAA National Championship Medal. Significant records, national championship appearances and/or other significant recognition will also be considered
• Must have a CCAA institution in good standing support their nomination
• Becomes eligible for nomination beginning seven (7) years after their last date of competition in the CCAA

Inductees are chosen on the basis of their athletic skills and abilities having been a truly distinguished performer in his/her sport while in the CCAA.