The London Knights are proud to announce the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
This year’s Class includes Darryl Edestrand (1965-66), Pat Riggin (1975-78), Dave Simpson (1977-82), Tom Kostopoulos (1996-99), Danny Syvret (2001-05) and Bill Long (in the builder category).
“The pandemic has changed a lot of things, but our rich history and long list of successful alumni on and off the ice will always be a part of the London Knights,” says Mark Hunter, London Knights General Manager. “We are thrilled as an organization to continue on this great tradition and recognize six men who have made outstanding contributions to the London Knights.”
“Darryl, Pat, Dave, Tom, Danny and Bill represented the London Knights well, and in Darryl’s case the London Nationals in London’s first ever Jr. A season as team captain,” says Rick Doyle, London Knights Alumni Foundation President. “We are proud to announce, along with the London Knights Hockey Club, six outstanding alumni who will be inducted alongside other Knights greats and Don Brankley in this special way.”
A traditional in-game ceremony honouring the inductees will take place at a later date.
2021 HOF Inductees
Darryl Edestrand
1965-1966
45 Games (4 Goals, 20 Assists, 24 Points)
Pat Riggin
1975-1978
115 Games (6,460 Minutes, 3.37 Goals Against Average)
Dave Simpson
1977-1982
204 Games (130 Goals, 189 Assists, 319 Points)
Tom Kostopoloulos
1996-1999
196 Games (64 Goals, 98 Assists, 162 Points)
Danny Syvret
2001-2005
199 Games (34 Goals, 88 Assists, 122 Points)
Bill Long
Builder
About the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame
Named after the London Knights’ long-time trainer, the Don Brankley Hall of Fame was established in 2019 and honours outstanding alumni for their career accolades during their time with the London Knights.
The Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame is located between sections 309 and 310 at Budweiser Gardens. The London Knights Hockey Club and the London Knights Alumni Foundation work in collaboration to determine inductees on a year-to-year basis.
Submitted by London Knights
