Three inductees selected for 2025 Sports Wall of Fame

Inductees to be celebrated at Pyramid Recreation Centre this fall

At its meeting last night, the Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee selected three inductees for the Sports Wall of Fame. The three individuals were chosen for their achievements and outstanding accomplishments in sports in the community. The 2025 inductees will be celebrated this fall. 

Below are brief summaries of the inductees, capturing the key highlights of their achievements, contributions, and the remarkable influence they have had on sports within the community.

Athlete inductees

Mike Craig, an accomplished ice hockey professional who began his career playing minor hockey in St. Marys, has been selected as an Athlete inductee. Over the course of 23 seasons, he played professional hockey across the National Hockey League (NHL), American Hockey League (AHL), and various international leagues. Craig is a two-time World Junior Hockey gold medalist and has earned multiple awards and championships at both amateur and professional levels of competition.

Rick Fifield was also selected as an Athlete inductee. His achievements span multiple sports, showcasing outstanding dedication and excellence. In hockey, he served as captain and Most Valuable Player for the St. Marys Lincolns during the 1972–1973 season, playing a total of four seasons and amassing 405 points. In golf, his accolades include winning the Ontario Father/Son championship in 1999 with D. Fifield, the Ontario Father/Daughter championship in 2001 with K. Fifield, and the Ontario Senior Better Ball championship in 2012 with J. Craigmile.

Team inductee

Recognized in the Teams category is the St. Marys Junior B Lincolns from the 1962-1963 season. This was the first St. Marys Lincolns team to be crowned Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Junior B Champions, the first of many successful runs for the local hockey club. Impressively, this team included eight local players who had competed together from Pee Wee through Junior levels, showcasing their remarkable unity and dedication to the sport.

The next call for Sports Wall of Fame nominations will start in April 2026. An announcement will be made when nominations open through the local media, social media, and Town website (www.townofstmarys.com/sportswall).  

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Sports Wall of Fame contact:

Joannah Campbell, Recreation Manager
519-284-2340, ext.626 | jocampbell@town.stmarys.on.ca

For media inquiries:

Stacey Frayne, Corporate Communications Team Lead
519-284-2340, ext. 218 | sfrayne@town.stmarys.on.ca