J.J Kryczka
Joe Kryczka was a player, coach, referee and administrator, starting as a player in Coleman and with the University of Alberta Golden Bears. Joe served as President of the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association (1967-69), and President of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (1971-73). Joe helped negotiate the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and Soviet Union, and was part of the bid team that obtained the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. Recognitions include: Air Canada Amateur Sports Executive of the Year (1973), CAHA Hall of Fame, and Life Membership in Hockey Alberta (1976). The main rink of Southland Leisure Centre in Calgary was renamed the Justice Joe Kryczka Rink (1990).
