Landon inducted into Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame

Date: 11/14/2014

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Falcons Director of Hockey Operations Bruce Landon was recognized for his accomplishments and contributions to hockey in Massachusetts with an induction into the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 12.

Landon has a strong history with hockey in the Springfield area. He first came to Springfield in 1969, where he made his American Hockey League debut as a goaltender with the Springfield Kings.

The Kingston, Ontario, native spent the 1969-70, 1970-71 and 1971-72 seasons with the Kings. He appeared in 15 regular season games when the team won the Calder Cup in 1971. During 1972-1977, Landon split time with the New England Whalers of the WHA, Cape Codders of the NAHL, and the Jacksonville Barons and Rhode Island Reds, both of the AHL. He returned to Springfield for his final professional season with the Indians in 1977.

Following his retirement, Landon remained involved in local hockey. He held various positions within the Indians’ front office and was part of the organization during their 1990 and 1991 Calder Cup victories. In 1994, Landon helped found the Springfield Falcons franchise, which is entering its 21st season. He currently serves as the director of hockey operations.

The 20th annual induction ceremony and dinner took place at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Along with Landon, Jack Kelley, Edward “Ted” Cunniff, George Owen, Ed Barry and Bernie Burke were part of the 2014 class. Veteran sports broadcaster and 2008 Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Dave Shea served as the master of ceremonies.

Inductees to the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame are chosen on the basis of accomplishments in the game of hockey, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to his or her teams or organizations in college, amateur or professional hockey, or on international teams representing the United States. Each nominee must have distinguished himself or herself by exceptional performance and outstanding character reflecting favorably upon the game of hockey in Massachusetts, be in good public standing in the community, an appropriate role model for young hockey players and an exemplary representative of the game of hockey.

Massachusetts Hockey, Inc., is a not-for-profit tax exempt organization which serves as the affiliate association of USA Hockey, Inc., and is the official governing body for the sport of hockey in Massachusetts. As such, its purposes and objectives are to develop, advance and encourage participation in the sport of hockey; to develop and encourage sportsmanship between all players for the betterment of their physical and social well-being; to develop and improve the standards of the sport; and to educate and train players, coaches, referees, managers, administrators and parents.

For more information, visit www.masshockey.com.