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Hockey Coach Dave King Inducted into Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Dave King was recently inducted into the 2018 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Watch this video for Dave’s inspiring story.
Over a 40 year career, Dave King has distinguished himself as a hockey coach, administrator and mentor. He has developed a reputation as one of hockey’s outstanding tacticians and teachers, making a lasting impact on the sport in Alberta, Canada and internationally.
Dave’s career started in Saskatchewan, where he landed as a Coach at the University and Junior levels. But it was in the early 1980s when Dave became a household name as a coach with the Canadian National Team. He led the men’s Olympic team to fourth place finishes in 1984 and 1988, and a silver medal in 1992, and he was the head coach for Canada at five World Championships. He led the National Junior team to gold in 1982 and bronze in 1983.
Dave also enjoyed a successful NHL career with four NHL teams, has a head coach with Calgary, Columbus and Phoenix, and as an assistant with Montreal. His career also took him to Russia, Sweden and Germany where he coached professionally, and as the head coach of the Japanese National Team at the 1998 Olympics.
And while coaching took Dave around the world, he made a lasting impact on hockey here in Alberta. He was very involved in the delivery of the program of excellence for Hockey Alberta where he offered on-ice coaching, curriculum content, great presentations and mentorship. And he changed the way the game was taught through the National Coaches Certification Program, conducting seminars and clinics, and mentoring coaches along the way.
Todayville is proud to have produced the video profiles of this year’s Inductees. Learn more about the 2018 inductees here.
Since it’s inception in 1957, hundreds of Albertans have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. We invite everyone to join us in this celebration of both new Inductees and returning Honoured Members, and their lasting impact on sport in our province. If you would like more information on the Induction Banquet or to order tickets, please call (403) 341-8614.
Read more stories about inductees into the 2018 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame:
Volleyball Builder Dr. Lorne Sawula
Veteran Reporter Dianne Finstad – Rodeo
Hockey athlete and coach Doug Barkley
Speed skating legend Cindy Klassen
1989 and 1990 Calgary Colts Football Team
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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee Profiles – Para Nordic Skiing – Brian and Robin McKeever
Brian & Robin McKeever – Para Nordic Skiing
Canmore natives Brian and Robin McKeever are celebrated for their monumental contributions to Para Nordic skiing. Brian, Canada’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, secured 20 Paralympic medals (16 gold) from 2002 to 2022. Despite vision loss from Stargardt’s disease, he excelled remarkably. Robin, a 1998 Olympian, became Brian’s guide, and together they won 10 Paralympic medals.
Transitioning to coaching, Robin led Canada’s Para Nordic team to 41 Paralympic medals from 2010 to 2022, with Brian succeeding him as Head Coach in 2022. Their induction honors their athletic achievements and enduring impact on Canadian sports and the Paralympic movement.
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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee profiles – Alpine Skiing Athlete – Brady Leman
Brady Leman – Alpine Skiing Athlete
Calgary native Brady Leman, born October 16, 1986, is celebrated as one of Canada’s most successful ski cross athletes. Overcoming a broken leg at the 2010 Olympics and a near-podium finish in 2014, Brady achieved gold in men’s ski cross at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
With 6 World Cup victories and 32 podiums, he retired in 2023 after winning his final race on Canadian soil.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Brady actively supports future athletes through fundraising and leadership roles, including serving on the Alberta Alpine Ski Association Board. His induction honors his remarkable career and contributions to Canadian skiing.
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