Mitchell in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Howie Morentz 1902-1937
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 22, 2025
1. Howie Morentz 1902-1937 Marker
Inscription.
Howie Morentz 1902-1937. . An outstanding hockey player, Howard William Morenz was born in Mitchell. He began his career with the Mitchell Juveniles, 1916-17, and after his family moved to Stratford, he played with several teams there. His skilful play, characterized by exceptionally fast skating and intense concentration, brought the "Stratford Streak" offers from several professional teams and in 1923 he joined the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. His success was immediate and he remained in the League for 14 years, 12 with Montreal. So great were his popularity and appeal that he made a major contribution to the League's success during early years. He died following a severe injury suffered in play. In 1950 Morenz was voted the outstanding hockey player of the half century by Canadian Press.
An outstanding hockey player, Howard William Morenz was born
in Mitchell. He began his career with the Mitchell Juveniles, 1916-17, and after his family moved to Stratford, he played with several teams there. His skilful play, characterized by exceptionally fast skating and intense concentration, brought the "Stratford Streak" offers from several professional teams and in 1923 he joined the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. His success was immediate and he remained in the League for 14 years, 12 with Montreal. So great were his popularity and appeal that he made a major contribution to the League's success during early years. He died following
a severe injury suffered in play. In 1950 Morenz was voted
the outstanding hockey player of the half century by Canadian Press.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 43° 28.123′ N, 81° 11.991′ W. Marker is in Mitchell, Ontario, in Perth County.
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It is at the intersection of Huron Road and Blanshard Street, on the right when traveling east on Huron Road. The marker is in Howie Morentz Memorial Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Huron Road, Mitchell ON N0K 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area and in Southwestern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
3. Howie Morentz in Montreal Canadiens uniform, c 1936
Source: Wikipedia (public domain)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 22, 2025
4. Howie Morentz 1902-1937 Marker
Looking northeast from Blanshard Street toward Huron Road
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
