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SOO GREYHOUNDS
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He's known in Sault Ste. Marie as "Mr. Hockey".
Soo Greyhounds director Angelo Bumbacco will soon celebrate his 80th birthday and a tribute in his honour is being organized by a group of friends and family.
Angelo Bumbacco Night will be held Saturday November 19 at the Marconi Club and will feature a reception, dinner and guest speakers.
Tickets for the event are available at $65.00 per person.
Bumbacco is one of the original founders of the Soo Greyhounds franchise.
He is currently a member of the team's board of directors and is an amateur scout for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.
Angelo's distinguished hockey career has earned him achievements including:
-Bumbacco Trophy - In honour of his service to the Ontario Hockey League, a trophy in his name is awarded annually to the Western Conference champions.
-Scout- Tampa Bay Lightning- 2004 Stanley Cup Champions
-SSM Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
-SSM Medal of Merit
-SSM Walk of Fame Inductee
-H.P. Broughton Award- Sportsperson of the Year
-Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) Award of Merit-1972
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the following:
Jerry Bumbacco - 705-759-6604
Harvey Barsanti - 705-971-8759
Gino Cavallo - 705-949-5638
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