The “Norfolk Pros” are a group of area hockey players that found success on ice, and carried the flag for their towns regardless of where they played.

They earned NHL draft selections, won Stanley Cups and Olympic gold medals, gained Hockey Hall of Fame nods, and captured a plethora of other awards along the way, but were always available to assist those back home. Players were often seen hosting camps for local youngsters and pitching in for charity events throughout the off-season.

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“They have never forgotten their roots,” said Heather King, past chair of the Norfolk County Sports of Recognition and former recreation supervisor with Norfolk County.

“They were brought up through minor hockey systems that were run by volunteers, and they really appreciated the time an

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