Meet the Class of 2016
Induction into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is the Town of Aurora’s highest sporting honour. It celebrates excellence in sports and pays tribute to those who have contributed to the rich sport heritage within Aurora. Join us in celebrating the lifetime accomplishments of our newest Inductees at the Induction Celebration on November 2nd, at St. Andrew’s College. Purchase your ticket to the 4th Annual Induction Celebration today!
Karen Stemmle | Athlete
– Karen competed in figure skating at a provincial level until the age of 17 then switched to ski racing full-time and won the Junior Canadian Ski Championships at Lake Louise, Alberta.
– Went on to represent Canada internationally for five years and had numerous top five finishes on the World Cup Downhill circuit.
– Career Highlight: Competing at the 1984 Olympic Winter Games in Sarajevo.
– Read more about Karen
Michael “Mike” Murphy | Athlete/Coach/Builder
– Team Captain of the L.A. Kings for six consecutive seasons and three seasons as an assistant coach.
– In 1987, he became Head Coach of the L.A. Kings for four seasons.
– Murphy played or coached for the Omaha Knights, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators.
– Throughout his National Hockey League (NHL) career he scored 556 points in 831 games.
– Read more about Mike
Sheldon W. Galbraith | Coach
– Sheldon left behind a legacy in the sport of figure skating for his contributions as a coach and pioneer of sport, both in Canada and on the international stage.
– Coached many national and international skaters and medalists.
– He is a member of: Canada’s Hall of Fame, Skate Canada Sports Hall of Fame and the World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame.
– Received The Order of Ontario, The Order of Canada and The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal.
– Read more about Sheldon
Mike “Kitch” Kitchen | Coach
– Began his love for hockey as a young player with the Aurora Tigers.
– Later, Kitchen played Junior A with the Toronto Marlboros and won the Memorial cup in 1975.
– Played in the NHL for eight years, then took a position as assistant coach to the Newmarket Saints
– Moved back to the NHL to coach various teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks.
– Read more about Mike
Images of Karen, Michael and Mike are by Karen Merk, of Merk Photography
