Memorable visitors to Kindersley

By Joan Janzen

It was exactly thirty years ago when hockey legends Bobby and Dennis Hull were in the stands at a Kindersley Jr. Klippers game. The Hall of Famers were on hand to raise money for minor hockey. Known as the Golden Jet, Bobby Hull became the first hockey player to sign a million-dollar contract when he joined the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association. Despite his fame, the humble hockey star said during his visit to Kindersley - he wanted to take the opportunity to put something back into the community.

Hall of Famers and hockey legends Bobby and Dennis Hull were in Kindersley in February 1994 to give a boost to minor hockey in the area. They attended the Kindersley Jr. Klippers’ game between the Kindersley Klippers and Minot Americans. Photo Crossroads, March 2, 1994