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2025 Wall of Fame Induction Weekend – Information Package
October 3–4, 2025 | Thunder Bay, ON
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Welcome Message
Lakehead University Athletics is proud to welcome you to the 2025 Wall of Fame Induction Weekend.
This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as it marks Lakehead University’s 60th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the re-introduction of men’s varsity hockey. The size and diversity of this year’s slate is a reflection of our gratitude to the community for decades of support for Thunderwolves athletics.
This information package is intended not only for inductees, but also for families, friends, and supporters interested in attending the weekend’s events. All essential event, ticket, and preferred hotel information can be found below.
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Schedule of Events
Friday, October 3, 2025
Fort William Gardens – Men’s Varsity Hockey Game
Tickets – Inductees and one guest will be provided tickets. To confirm, please contact Lana Rizzuto at lrizzuto@lakeheadu.ca. Additional tickets for family and friends may also be reserved through Lana.
Post-Game Celebration – Private event for inductees, families, friends, and the Thunderwolves varsity community
Venue: Armani’s Nightclub (2-minute walk from arena)
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
Lakehead University Hangar – Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
• 11:30 AM – Doors open & Meet-and-Greet
• 12:00 PM – Induction Ceremony begins (streamlined program due to size of slate)
• Evening – Optional men’s hockey game & free time with alumni and fellow inductees
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Hotel & Travel Information
Preferred hotel information is available for Wall of Fame inductees and their families:
• Days Inn Suites (Harbour Expy & Balmoral St):
1250 Golf Links Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 0A1. Call – 807-622-3297
• Valhalla Hotel:
1 Valhalla Inn Rd Thunder Bay, ON. P7E 6J1. Call — 888-372-3065
We recommend booking early to secure accommodations.
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Tickets
Inductees are entitled to tickets for themselves and one guest for the Friday night men’s varsity hockey game. Please confirm by contacting:
Lana Rizzuto
📧 lrizzuto@lakeheadu.ca
Additional tickets for family and friends can also be arranged through Lana.
SATURDAY GAME TICKETS TO PURCHASE:
Online: Tickets.Thunderbay.ca
Call: 807 625 2929
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Lakehead Athletics welcomes it’s Alumni back to Thunder Bay for the celebration of the University’s 60th Anniversary. Celebrations will take place at our Home Coming weekend, across the October 3rd – 5th weekend.
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Valhalla Hotel and Days Inn Suites to accommodate our returning Thunderwolves’ stay here in thunder bay.
For group booking rates use the codes below when calling to book or the link provided to book online.
Days Inn Suites (Harbour Expy & Balmoral St):
Rate: $189.00 + applicable taxes up to double occupancy
Block Code: 100325LAK ( Must call – (807) 622-3297)
You MUST reference the Block Code to ensure you receive the group rate.
Valhalla Hotel:
Rate: $189.00 + applicable taxes for Single & Double Occupancy ($10.00 additional per person per room)
Reservations Number: 1346779 (Code used for calling hotel directly)
Online Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/115192?groupID=4744598
You MUST reference the Block Code to ensure you receive the group rate.
Please reserve your room before the cut-off date of September 4th, 2025 to guarantee room and rate availability. After this date, all remaining rooms will be released and not entitled to the group rate.
We look forward to welcoming all our Thunderwolves back for our 60th anniversary celebrations – see you soon!