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Petition Aimed at Re-Naming Sarnia Arena After Pat "Whitey" Stapleton
Submitted By Amanda Madere on Sunday, May 24, 2020
On April 8th of this year, Pat "Whitey" Stapleton passed away at the age of 79.  Whitey was the first Sarnia resident to ever play full-time in the NHL, playing for both the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks.  


A petition has been started to re-name the Sarnia Arena after Stapleton. To sign the petition follow the link HERE

To read more about the life and career of Pat Stapleton, click FIRST MONDAY STORY!
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