The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association extends sincere congratulations to Angela James and Cammi Granato – the first two women to be inducted in to the Hockey Hall of Fame!
 ANGELA JAMES
An outstanding leader and contributor to the advancement of Female Hockey in Ontario, Canada and the World!
Angela James is a person who truly led the way for the game of female hockey to attain the credibility the players deserve and show the world that girls’ and women’s hockey belongs at the provincial, national and world levels.
When Angela first laced up her skates, she had to look long and hard to find a place to play at all. Teams were scarce, ice time was limited and girls were often mocked for attempting a game that was clearly not for them.
Her love of hockey drove her to overcome the obstacles. She persevered and honed her skills to a level where she dominated the game. She became a role model for female hockey players throughout the world. Her name became the first mentioned when top level teams entered competition.
Angela played forward for most of her career. She is an explosive forward with a powerful shot, speed, finesse and a winning attitude. She plays the game with intensity. If the team needed a goal, she would score, if an opposing player had a breakaway she would catch her, when the team needed a defenceman, she starred on defence and when her team was left without a goalie, she suited up and recorded a shutout.
Angela plays the game at such a level that she gained the respect of her teammates and the opposing teams. Her skills inspired others to participate and to excel. Her excellence brought female hockey credibility to all those who saw her play and set the stage for National Championships, World Championships and acceptance into the Olympics. It is Players, like this outstanding athlete, who have created the opportunities that now exist for female hockey.
ONTARIO WOMEN’S HOCKEY ASSOCIATION – Star player for over 3 decades. Won numerous provincial and league championships. Played Central Ontario Women’s Hockey League (now the NWHL). High scorer 8 seasons & MVP 6 seasons
AS A PLAYER - MEMBER OF TEAM CANADA - 10 years as a player on Team Canada
Team Canada World Championship 4 gold medals - 1990, 1992, 1994 and 1997
All-Star Forward 1990, 1992. Leading scorer for Team Canada 1990
Team Canada 3 Nations Cup International – Gold 1995, 1996, & 1999; Pacific Rim Championships 1996 Gold
PLAYER AT NATIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP - Played and won a medal in more than 12 National Championships. Selected MVP 8 times.
SENECA COLLEGE - Scholarship award winner at Seneca College for academic and athletic achievement
Ice Hockey / Softball OCAA Champions 1983 to 1985; All-Star Defence & High Scorer 1983 to 1985
2005 OCAA Hall of Fame Inductee; Seneca College OCAA Athlete of the Year Award 1984, 1985
2001 Seneca College – Jersey Retired #8; 2003 Seneca College Distinguished Alumni Award
COACH - ADVANCE COACH
Head Coach - Team Ontario, 2001 Under 18 National Championships Gold Medal
Assistant Coach - Team Ontario Canada Winter Games Gold Medal, 1999
Has coached female teams at the atom, peewee, intermediate, senior and college levels
Owner, Breakaway Adult Hockey School; Director, Seneca College Women’s Hockey School
REFEREE - Attained Level 4 certification; Has held roles as an OWHA Referee-in Chief and Supervisor
ADMINISTRATION - Has been involved with the OWHA on committees and projects
OTHER AWARDS AND SPORTS
Hockey Canada Female Hockey Breakthrough Award 2005
Inducted in to the IIHF Hall of Fame 2008
Inducted in to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame 2009
Flemingdon arena in Toronto re-named the Angela James Arena in 2009
Roller Hockey - Team Canada Gold Medalist 1992 and Silver Medalists 1994
National Ball Hockey Champions and All-Star Forward (1989, 1991)
Women in Sport Enhancement for the City of Toronto (1992); Youth of the Year Award (1985)
Various charities and events on – going; Hockey in Harlem – Hockey School Instructor
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU ANGELA JAMES (AJ)
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