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 — three Pioneers of Scouting, seven from the Early Era (1968-80), 17 from the Modern Era (1981-Present) and two from the world of major junior hockey. . . . Tickets are available at tickets.hockeyscoutsfoundation.com. . . . Now we would like to introduce you to one of our 2025 inductees, the late Brad Hornung, who got into scouting after a devastating injury ended his playing career.
BRAD HORNUNG
(Feb. 13, 1969 — Feb. 8, 2022)
Born in Fort Erie, Ont., he was left a quadriplegic at 18 after being checked from behind while playing for the Regina Pats on March 1, 1987. Suffered a burst fracture of the third cervical vertebrae and crushed spinal cord. . . . Cancer claimed him five days from his 53rd birthday. . . . Was hired as an intern by GM Mike Smith of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2001 and spent three seasons scouting for them. He later worked with NHL Central Scouting. . . . Completed Grade 12 after being injured, then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the U of Regina’s Campion College in 1996. The school presented him with an honourary Doctor of Laws degree in 2018. . . . The Pats have retired his number (8). . . . Inducted posthumously into Regina Sports Hall of Fame (builder) in 2022 and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (hockey, builder) in 2025.
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