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

• 6:30 PM – All inductees are asked to meet in the dressing room beside the Thunderwolves dressing room at Fort William Gardens to receive instructions regarding the on-ice celebrations and introductions.
• 7:00 PM – Puck drop (inductees will be introduced during the 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.