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. 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Founding of Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); First Settlers in Ellice Township (approx. 8.3 kilometers away); St. Columban Church (approx. 11.6 kilometers away); Hon. William Aberhart 1878-1943 (approx. 18 kilometers away); Seaforth Cenotaph (approx. 18.1 kilometers away); The Founding of Seaforth (approx. 18.1 kilometers

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 22, 2025

2. “Howie” Morentz 1902-1937 Marker

away); Seaforth Firefighters (approx. 18.2 kilometers away); Grand Trunk Railway St. Mary's Junction (approx. 22.6 kilometers away).

Howie Morentz in Montreal Canadiens uniform, c 1936 image. Click for full size.

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 60 times since then and 12 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.