The Original Hockey Hall of Fame has three winter traditions each year - that we are very proud to be associated with. 

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The Historic Hockey Series started in 1969 and has been played in downtown Kingston for over 50 years to demonstrate the rules and equipment that were used in the first local game in 1886 between Queen's and RMC. 

 

The Carr-Harris game between Queen's and RMC Men's varsity hockey teams began in 1986 and remains a highlight on the local hockey calendar.

 

The Bill Fitsell Memorial awards are handed out at the Carr-Harris game to top graduating players from both teams and the Red Barons award is given to a top graduating member of the Queen's Women's hockey team.   

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CARR-HARRIS GAME 2025

On February 6th, "The World's Oldest Hockey Rivalry" continued with the 37th Annual Carr-Harris game played at the Slush Puppie Place and despite poor weather outside - the rink was still packed with over 3,000 spectators to witness the clash between the two local schools.  Heading into the game, these two  teams had experienced two completely different stories for the 2024-25 CIS season.  Queen's was sporting a record of 19-5 and preparing for playoff games ahead. Where on the other side of the spectrum, RMC had only record a single win versus 25 losses heading into the game but despite such a trying season they were attempting to end their year on a winning note over their cross-town rivals.

 

Prior to the game, the Original Hockey Hall of Fame handed out the Bill Fitsell award to Owen Lalonde of Queen's and Mathieu Hebert of RMC as they were chosen as the top graduating players by their respective head coaches for displaying on and off ice leadership, sportsmanship and academic achievement, among other qualities. 

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For the fourth consecutive year, Queen's was victorious, this year by a 5-2 score.  Nolan Hutcheson led the offensive charge for the Gaels with two goals and one assist on the night.  Hutcheson was chosen as games MVP and he is pictured below. 

 

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HISTORIC HOCKEY SERIES 2025

 

On February 8th, the 55th Annual Historic hockey Series took place.  For the second consecutive year the games had to be played indoors due to unusually warm weather ruled out the Market Square rink. 

The round robin series matches teams from Queen's, RMC and RCHA Petawawa.  Queen's and RMC of course represent the two original rivals that faced off on the Kingston Harbour back in 1886. The team from RCHA Petawawa is comprised of active duty military personnel that represent the Garrison soldiers stationed in Kingston  that played hockey in the 1886 era as well.

 

In 2025 Queen's came out on top of the series to capture the RCHA Brigade Trophy as champions. Queen's was led  by Caelan Baron, who was the scoring star of the day  and was named winner of the Len Coyle Award as the series MVP.  Thanks from the Hockey Hall of Fame goes out to Downtown Kingston and the City of Kingston staff who greatly contributed to the organization of the event. Special thanks to the RCHA Club which hosted the Pre-game and Post-game ceremonies for the 55th year.

 

 

 

 

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Bill FITSELL AND RED BARONS AWARDS 2025

The Red Barons Award was handed out for the third straight year and the 2025 recipient was Charlotte Melindy from the Queen's Women's team (pictured below).  As mentioned in the Carr-Harris game recap, the Bill Fitsell awards were presented in 2025 to Queen's player Owen Lalonde and to RMC's Mathieu Hebert, both are pictured below receiving their honours.

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