The Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation is to hold its second annual Wall of Honour induction dinner in Okotoks, Alta., on July 29. On that evening, we will honour 29 scouts, from past and present — three Pioneers of Scouting, seven from the Early Era (1968-80), 17 from the Modern Era (1981-Present) and two from the world of junior hockey. . . . Tickets for the dinner — the evening is being billed as A Night With the Sutters and will include a hot stove session or two with members of hockey’s first family — are available at tickets.hockeyscoutsfoundation.com. . . . In the leadup to the dinner, we are introducing folks to each of the honourees. So let’s meet Dennis Holland. . . .
DENNIS HOLLAND
(Jan. 30, 1969 —)
Born in Vernon, B.C., he is one of those rare scouts who has spent his entire career with one team. . . . Started with the Dallas Stars in 2003 and completed his 22nd season with them in 2024-25. . . . Was third-round pick by the Detroit Red Wings in NHL’s 1987 draft. Older brother Ken was scout with Red Wings at the time. . . . Scored three goals and added two assists in 1985-86 debut as 16-year-old with WHL’s Portland Winterhawks. Went on to enjoy 36-, 58- and 82-goal seasons. Is franchise’s all-time leading goal scorer (179). Led WHL in goals (82) and points (167) in 1988-89. . . . Was head coach of ECHL’s Toledo Storm for two seasons (2000-02). . . . A member of the Winterhawks’ inaugural Hall of Fame class in 2010.
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