Inductees to the CU Sports Hall of Fame 2000

Granato, Cammi
Attendee, 1997
University: Concordia

One of the top women's hockey players in the world, Cammi Granato honed her skills with the Concordia Stingers from 1994 through 1997. During that time the hard-driving centre collected 179 goals and 151 assists for 330 points in 125 games. She helped her team win two Quebec championships and every tournament the Stingers played. Cammi was a two-time league all-star and the Quebec MVP in 1995-96. She was named Concordia Female Athlete of the Year in 1995.

Cammi was captain of the U.S. team that won the inaugural women's Olympic ice hockey gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Games and she was the U.S. flag bearer for the closing ceremonies. In 2002, she helped the U.S. win a silver medal at the Salt Lake City Olympics. Cammi also represented her country at nine World Championships, winning eight silver medals and a gold in 2005, her last appearance.

In 2007 Cammi was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy in recognition of her contribution to ice hockey in the United States. In May 2008 she entered the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. In October 2008 she became the first individual female to be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

	Granato, Cammi Attendee, 1997 University: Concordia One of the top women's hockey players in the world, Cammi Granato honed her skills with the Concordia Stingers from 1994 through 1997. During that time the hard-driving centre collected 179 goals and 151 assists for 330 points in 125 games. She helped her team win two Quebec championships and every tournament the Stingers played. Cammi was a two-time league all-star and the Quebec MVP in 1995-96. She was named Concordia Female Athlete of the Year in 1995. Cammi was captain of the U.S. team that won the inaugural women's Olympic ice hockey gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Games and she was the U.S. flag bearer for the closing ceremonies. In 2002, she helped the U.S. win a silver medal at the Salt Lake City Olympics. Cammi also represented her country at nine World Championships, winning eight silver medals and a gold in 2005, her last appearance. In 2007 Cammi was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy in recognition of her contribution to ice hockey in the United States. In May 2008 she entered the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. In October 2008 she became the first individual female to be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
	Romano, Rocco Athlete, 1988 University: Concordia At a university known for developing exceptional offensive linemen, tackle Rocco Romano was one of the best to ever wear the burgundy and gold. He played four seasons with the Concordia Stingers, finishing his career in 1986 as an Ontario-Quebec Interuniversity Football Conference all-star and an all-Canadian. That year he was also named the league's outstanding lineman. The Calgary Stampeders selected Rocco fifth overall in the 1987 Canadian Football League draft. He went on to play 14 seasons as a professional, ten of those with Calgary. The Hamilton, Ontario native was a six-time division all-star and a CFL all-star in 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999. On two occasions he was the West Division's top lineman, taking home the DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy in 1994 and 1996. Rocco played with the Stampeders in four Grey Cup championship games, winning in 1992 and 1998. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2007. After his retirement from football in 2000, Rocco worked in the oil and gas industry. He remained active with the Stampeders' alumni and community work.
	Stachrowski, Gerald Athlete, 1963 University: Sir George Williams Gerald Stachrowski was a star in an era at Sir George Williams University that boasted many rich sports traditions and exceptional athletes. The centre-forward played four years on the Georgian men's soccer team, earning respect for his prowess around the net, his hard shot and his sportsmanship. Every year from 1959 through 1962, he was the top scorer on his team. In his final season, Gerald was named team captain and led the entire Ottawa-St. Lawrence conference in scoring. In the spring of 1963, he was honoured with the Colonel E. Gill Trophy, presented annually to the top athlete at the university. In recognition of his exceptional athletic achievements, Sir George inaugurated a new award. Beginning in 1963-64, the Stachrowski Trophy was presented annually to the outstanding freshman soccer player. His four years as a student-athlete were also marked by team accomplishments. The 1960 and 1962 Georgians went undefeated and won conference championships. After graduation, Gerald returned to coach the Georgians soccer team. In 1964 he led Sir George to another undefeated championship season. Gerald went on to enjoy a lengthy career in the field of education.
	The 1962-63 Sir George Williams Men's Soccer Team Team University: Sir George Williams In an unorthodox season, with games often played in driving rain and severe cold, the 1962 Sir George Williams University men's soccer team met every challenge head-on and brought home the Ottawa-St. Lawrence Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship. Under the direction of head coach Peter Wilcox, the Georgians were undefeated in four exhibition games versus American colleges. In conference play, the team had a perfect 6-0 win-loss record. There was a 4-0 loss to McGill University, but the Redmen used two ineligible players and had to forfeit the match. One of the highlights was a 3-0 victory over the Loyola Warriors on October 23. Loyola was the defending champion and had thumped Sir George by a 6-3 score the previous season. The first half was tough on the churned up field at Newman Park. But Arnold Todd, Ruthven Licorish and Eric Martin scored in the second half to give the Georgians the victory. Sir George closed out the season with a spectacular 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Carleton Ravens on a muddy Ottawa field. The Ravens were leading 2-0 when Arnold Todd scored for the Georgians. Carleton pulled away again, taking a 3-1 lead. Sir George was struggling and the situation was grim. But with 12 minutes left, Gerald Stachrowski scored, giving his team a much-needed spark. Soon after Ruthven Licorish tied the game. Finally victory was secured when Baron Dyer scored by deflecting Arnold Todd's corner kick. The win over Carleton gave Sir George its perfect season and the conference title. There were no playoffs in the Ottawa-St. Lawrence conference at the time. The team with the best record in the regular season was declared the champion.
	The 1995-96 Concordia Women's Hockey Team Team University: Concordia The 1995-96 Concordia Stingers certainly had one of the best records in the history of Canadian university women's hockey, but more importantly they brought important recognition to their sport, broke down barriers and opened eyes to their sport. The team posted a 35-2-4 win-loss-tie record. In the Quebec Student Spots Federation conference their record was 9-1-2., The Stingers had a 32-game undefeated streak at t season's end. The team won all five of the tournaments it participated in, including the prestigious Princeton Thanksgiving Tournament in November and Concordia's own Theresa Humes Tournament in February. A 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the North York Aeros in the final was definitely a highlight. Concordia also won an international showdown against the Russian national team at the Loyola campus arena on February 28. Cammi Granato, Beth Beagan and Corinne Swirsky, all had four points in the game. The Stingers went on to win the Quebec conference championship, beating CEGEP St. Laurent in the finals in two straight games. The scores were 2-1 and 5-0. At the time, there was no national championship for the team to pursue. There were many individual highlights during the season. Head coach Les Lawton recorded his 300th career victory on November 26, 1995. It came in a 7-4 win over the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. Of the 12 spots on the Quebec league all-star teams, six honors went to members of the Stingers. Goaltender Lesley Jordan, forwards Cammi Granato and Corinne Swirsky, and defender Kellie Rae Ryan were on the first team. Whie rearguard Delaney Collins and forward Nancy Deschamps were named to the second team. Les Lawton was Quebec Coach of the Year, Cammi Granato was the MVP and Corinne Swirsky was the outstanding rookie.