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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Community extends its gratitude to “Coach Dan”
Long-time hockey coach and skating instructor Dan Pettypiece was recognized last Saturday morning for his years of service and dedication to the community. Pettypiece started his coaching career in 1976 and plans on continuing, though friends, colleagues, co-workers and players took the time to honour him for his 49 years of service that he has already. Pettypiece stands with wife Judy, daughter Stacee and son Ryan after receiving a Key to the Town (left). He skates through an honour guard of players at the start of the on-ice ceremony (above).
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Often called “Coach Dan” or “Petta,” Dan Pettypiece has been a fixture at the former AMA Arena and the Libro Centre. For his tireless service to the community for nearly five decades, Pettypiece was honoured last Saturday morning. Pettypiece started coaching and teaching skating and hockey skills to children, youth and adults in 1976 and
doesn’t have any plans on stopping. His dedication and contributions to the community were the subject of kind words, accolades and special presentations during a nearly one-hour ceremony at the Libro Centre, which was, appropriately enough, on the ice. Bill Atkinson, president of the South County Predators Girls Hockey Association (SCPGHA) and a longtime friend of Pettypiece, thanked the large crowd that attended as well as
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Pettypiece himself. “A lot of people aren’t thanked until it’s too late,” said Atkinson. Noting that Pettypiece is not retiring from coaching or sick, Atkinson pointed out they still wanted to pay tribute to him for his 49 years (and counting) of devoted service as a coach and instructor. Kids Curing Cancer – represented by Jodi Baillargeon and her kids Lauren, Kierstyn and Ty – presented Pettypiece with a certificate of appreciation from Erie Shores HealthCare. The Baillargeons also voiced their appreciation for Pettypiece, with Jodi pointing out his contributions to KCC through donations and securing raffle
items. Raffle items have included a signed Montreal Canadiens jersey and a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey signed by William Nylander. Atkinson read letters from those who couldn’t attend but wanted to thank Pettypiece for having a positive impact on their lives. Adam Bramburger, general manager with Napanee in the PJHL, Dennis Purdie and former NHL player and now NHL executive Kevin Westgarth were among the people who had their letters read aloud and all praised Pettypiece for his work and the way he taught the sport to countless people over the years.
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