Students scrimmaging on the outdoor rink on campus, just east of the Engineering Building.

Bio/Historical Note: The replacement rink, Rutherford Arena, built in 1929, is due for demolition in 2022.

Agriculture hockey team in uniform on ice.

Interior and exterior images of Rutherford Rink, "The University Rink."

Bio/Historical Note: Built on a site previously used for an open outdoor rink, construction of “The Rink”, later known informally as the “Dog House”, was due to student initiative. A campaign to have a closed rink facility began in 1920; by 1928, the Students Representative Council appointed a committee to look into the feasibility of the student body assuming responsibility for construction. The Board of Governors loaned SRC the funds; which the student council hoped to pay back by instituting a $3 student fee. Although opened for use in December 1929 the rink, “already the most popular place on campus,” had its official opening on 23 January 1930, with an inter-varsity hockey game against the University of Manitoba (Saskatchewan won, 5-1). 650 attended the opening; and between 18,000-20,000 people used the rink during its first year of operation. The original design included “waiting rooms” on the west and east side, primarily for use by men and women respectively. The rink was used for general skating, “scrub,” faculty, senior men’s and girls’ varsity team hockey practices, the “fancy skating club,” children’s skating, and band practice, and winter carnival activities. Speed skates were allowed, but the rink was “not responsible for injury resulting therefrom.” During general skating, “playing tag,” “cutting in,” “cracking the whip,” and “reckless disregard and abandon in speed skating” were not tolerated. The building was renamed in honour of William J. Rutherford, the University’s first Dean of Agriculture, after his sudden and unexpected death on 1 June 1930. Minor renovations occurred over the next 88 years. Merlis Belsher Place, a multi-use ice facility, opened in 2018, mercifully replacing the ancient Rutherford Rink. The new arena is located on the south side of College Drive near the Field House.

Head and shoulders image of Reg Brehaut, coach, University of Saskatchewan men's hockey team in 1923.

Bio/Historical Note: In January 1910 future Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Rusty Crawford of the Prince Albert Mintos was found guilty in a Saskatoon police court of assaulting Reg Brehaut, playing with the Saskatoon Strathconas. Crawford was fined $5 and legal costs. The Minto and Strathcona teams played in the Northern Saskatchewan Senior Hockey League for the 1909-10 season. Brehaut coached the University of Saskatchewan men’s hockey team between 1923 and 1930, and for the 1939-1940 season. He appears to have played and coached for the 1923-1924 season. Reg Brehaut died 15 November 1984.

Posed group photo of Mintos players and team officials. Standing: Jack Arnold, trainer; J.D. "Dad" Stewart, centre; J.G. "Nitter" Bailey, point; "Chief" McDowell, rover-point; Frank "Mandy" Black, right wing. Seated: Gordon Macdonald, secretary and manager; Russell "Rusty" Crawford, rover; Chester "Ches, Bumb" Leach, goal; Jack "Bruno" Bennett, spare; W.A. Hunter, president.

Bio/Historical Note: The Prince Albert Mintos were a professional ice hockey team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They played in the Saskatchewan Professional Hockey League from 1909-1911. The Mintos won the league title in 1909 after the Saskatoon Stratchonas were disqualified for using ineligible players. They then played the Edmonton Pros for the Fit-Reform Trophy (Western Canadian Championship) and were defeated. The club repeated as SPHL champions in 1911, beating the Saskatoon Westerns in a playoff. They advanced to challenge for the Stanley Cup, and lost to Port Arthur Lake City 12-6 in a qualification series. The Mintos then transitioned to senior competitions, playing for the Allan Cup. The Mintos was later the name of a junior team playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and is now (2023) used by a team in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

"Nitter" Bailey [J.G. Bailey], point, in Mintos uniform posing on the ice. Tinted jersey and cap.

Bio/Historical Note: The Prince Albert Mintos were a professional ice hockey team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They played in the Saskatchewan Professional Hockey League from 1909-1911. The Mintos won the league title in 1909 after the Saskatoon Stratchonas were disqualified for using ineligible players. They then played the Edmonton Pros for the Fit-Reform Trophy (Western Canadian Championship) and were defeated. The club repeated as SPHL champions in 1911, beating the Saskatoon Westerns in a playoff. They advanced to challenge for the Stanley Cup, and lost to Port Arthur Lake City 12-6 in a qualification series. The Mintos then transitioned to senior competitions, playing for the Allan Cup. The Mintos was later the name of a junior team playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and is now (2023) used by a team in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

Frank "Mandy" Black, right wing, in Mintos uniform posing on the ice.

Bio/Historical Note: The Prince Albert Mintos were a professional ice hockey team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They played in the Saskatchewan Professional Hockey League from 1909-1911. The Mintos won the league title in 1909 after the Saskatoon Stratchonas were disqualified for using ineligible players. They then played the Edmonton Pros for the Fit-Reform Trophy (Western Canadian Championship) and were defeated. The club repeated as SPHL champions in 1911, beating the Saskatoon Westerns in a playoff. They advanced to challenge for the Stanley Cup, and lost to Port Arthur Lake City 12-6 in a qualification series. The Mintos then transitioned to senior competitions, playing for the Allan Cup. The Mintos was later the name of a junior team playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and is now (2023) used by a team in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

J.D. " Dad" Stewart, centre, in Mintos uniform posing on the ice.

Bio/Historical Note: The Prince Albert Mintos were a professional ice hockey team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They played in the Saskatchewan Professional Hockey League from 1909-1911. The Mintos won the league title in 1909 after the Saskatoon Stratchonas were disqualified for using ineligible players. They then played the Edmonton Pros for the Fit-Reform Trophy (Western Canadian Championship) and were defeated. The club repeated as SPHL champions in 1911, beating the Saskatoon Westerns in a playoff. They advanced to challenge for the Stanley Cup, and lost to Port Arthur Lake City 12-6 in a qualification series. The Mintos then transitioned to senior competitions, playing for the Allan Cup. The Mintos was later the name of a junior team playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and is now (2023) used by a team in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

"Chief" McDowell, cover point, in Mintos uniform posing on the ice.

Bio/Historical Note: The Prince Albert Mintos were a professional ice hockey team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They played in the Saskatchewan Professional Hockey League from 1909-1911. The Mintos won the league title in 1909 after the Saskatoon Stratchonas were disqualified for using ineligible players. They then played the Edmonton Pros for the Fit-Reform Trophy (Western Canadian Championship) and were defeated. The club repeated as SPHL champions in 1911, beating the Saskatoon Westerns in a playoff. They advanced to challenge for the Stanley Cup, and lost to Port Arthur Lake City 12-6 in a qualification series. The Mintos then transitioned to senior competitions, playing for the Allan Cup. The Mintos was later the name of a junior team playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and is now (2023) used by a team in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

Jack "Bruno" Bennett in Mintos uniform posing on the ice.

Bio/Historical Note: The Prince Albert Mintos were a professional ice hockey team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. They played in the Saskatchewan Professional Hockey League from 1909-1911. The Mintos won the league title in 1909 after the Saskatoon Stratchonas were disqualified for using ineligible players. They then played the Edmonton Pros for the Fit-Reform Trophy (Western Canadian Championship) and were defeated. The club repeated as SPHL champions in 1911, beating the Saskatoon Westerns in a playoff. They advanced to challenge for the Stanley Cup, and lost to Port Arthur Lake City 12-6 in a qualification series. The Mintos then transitioned to senior competitions, playing for the Allan Cup. The Mintos was later the name of a junior team playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and is now (2023) used by a team in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

A man, identified as Norman McNevin, in full hockey gear with a hockey stick and puck.

The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Hockey Team [1949] is pictured. Back row: Emile Venne, Ralph Greyeyes, Richard (Dickie) Greyeyes, Hilliard Arcand, Albert Arcand. Front row: Albert Lafond, George Greyeyes, David Lafond.

Head and shoulders of Jim Hay, men's Intramural Athletic Board member and Huskie football player.

Bio/Historical Note: James Miller Hay was born in 1931 in Regina, Saskatchewan. A graduate of Central Collegiate in Regina, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BE. 1950) in 1947. He earned a BE (Chemical Engineering), University of Saskatchewan, an MPE (Petroleum Engineering), University of Tulsa, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto. While at the U of S, Hay excelled at both football and hockey. He played both sports for three years and was captain of the teams in his senior season. A centre, Hay led the Huskie hockey team in scoring in 1947-1948 with four points, including two goals in four games. In 17 career games, he had 18 points, including six goals. He received a Block S Award in 1947-1948, received his Senior Colours in 1949 and was given a Major Athletic Award in 1950. Hay also served on the Men's Athletic Board for two years. He went on to become president and CEO of Dow Chemical Canada.

Black and white photograph of hockey player Jack Jenkins from Biggar, Saskatchewan.

Emmett M. Hall, University Chancellor, making presentation of an honourary Doctor of Laws degree to Daryl K. Seaman at fall Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Daryl Kenneth (Doc) Seaman was born in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, in 1922 and graduated from high school there in 1939. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 and served as a bomber pilot with the Royal Air Force in North Africa and Italy from 1941 to 1945. For his service he was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Government of France. After the war Seaman returned to Saskatchewan and earned a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1948. The following year Seaman and his two brothers, Byron and Donald, incorporated a small seismic drilling company in Alberta. This company later expanded into oil and gas well drilling, and oil and gas exploration and development. In 1962 the name of the company was changed to Bow Valley Industries Limited. In addition to being Chairman of the Board and a Director of Bow Valley Industries Ltd., Seaman was a Director of Crown Trust Company; Crown Trust Advisory Board; Pan-Alberta Gas Ltd.; Revelstoke Companies Ltd.; Marathon Realty Ltd.; Nova, An Alberta Corporation; and he was on the Board of Regents of the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame. Seaman’s interest in hockey began in Rouleau where he played hockey as an amateur. Seaman was one of the original six owners of the Calgary Flames, along with his brother Byron and four others. Under his co-ownership, the franchise won their only Stanley Cup in 1989. They reached two other Stanley Cup Finals. In 1993 Seaman was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Daryl Seaman died in Calgary in 2009 at age 86. In 2010 he was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame