Park named after former Kenesky Sports owner, Joel Hulsman
Kenesky’s sons accepted a buyout from Hulsman in the mid-’80s allowing the Hamilton-native to become a partner.MacVicar, who went to high school with Hulsman at Sir John A Macdonald, said his generosity was “very special,” often offering up help to families with the financing of hockey gear for kids.
“Players would come in and they didn’t have the funding to upgrade, so he would quietly take the dad aside and say, ‘okay, whatever this young man needs, I’ll cover the rest,'” MacVicar recalled.Following his departure from the store, Hulsman would move on to produce Kenesky branded gear with partners through an operation in London.Meanwhile, the brick-and-mortar store was knocked down in 2016 to make way for a planned clinic next to the General Hospital.
The clinic has not been built and the lot where Kenesky’s once stood is still empty as of summer of 2022. Recent upgrades to the newly minted Joel Hulsman Park includes updated playground equipment, trees to provide shade and a fountain. “This park will be the go-to place for people who just want to enjoy some time and have friends come together to celebrate and share old stories,” said MacVicar.
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