2011 Inductee
ROB ZETTLER - Player
History and Accomplishments:
Born March 8, 1968 in Sept-Iles, Quebec
Rob Played from 1984 to 1988 for the Soo Greyhounds
He was drafted 55th overall to the Minnesota North Stars in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft where he played 14 seasons & 569 games in the NHL.
After two seasons with the North Stars organization, he was claimed by the San Jose Sharks in the 1991 NHL Dispersal Draft. On February 1, 1994, the Sharks traded Zettler to the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a fifth-round pick in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft on July 8, 1995. With Toronto Zettler enjoyed his most productive season in 1996-97, scoring 2 goals and adding 12 assists for 14 points. After being left unprotected by the Maple Leafs he was claimed by the Nashville Predators in the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft.
On September 7, 1999, Zettler signed as a free agent with the Washington Capitals.
Rob Zettler announced his retirement on August 27, 2002, he finished his NHL career with 569 games, scoring 5 goals and 65 assists for 70 points.
He had been an assistant coach under Ron Wilson; he has also been an assistant coach for the San Jose Sharks (under former San Jose and former Toronto head coach Ron Wilson). Zettler also served as colour commentator for Washington Capitals radio broadcasts. While a member of the Sharks coaching staff, he provided insight into games during telecasts with updates before the start of the second and third periods. On March 2, 2012, Zettler was again relieved of his position of assistant coach to Ron Wilson in favour of another position within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. 2011 Inductee
Mario (Plug) DeLuca - Player
History & Accomplishments:
Mario (Plug) DeLuca played with the Rovers Midget Champions in 1933. The Rovers were also the NOHA-OHA Champions in 1938.
He played with the Soo Greyhounds in 1948, who were successful NOHA Champions that year.
He coached the Soo Canucks to two NOHA Jr. B Championships in 1951-52.
2011 Inductee
Lawrence LaHaye – Builder
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History & Accomplishments:
Began coaching career in mid 40’s coaching the Columbian Juvenile team, Buckley Cubs, Canadian All Stars, Dorans Juvenile Team and the Soo Rapids Juveniles. Coached several of the Hall of Fame Inductees