GATINEAU, Que. — Scott Moir enjoys hearing about people who tuned in emotionally to watch him skate with partner Tessa Virtue, especially those who otherwise didn't care about ice dance.
“As a boy who grew up wanting to be Joe Sakic, it’s especially meaningful when, especially hockey players, are watching ice dance with a tear in their eye,” Moir said.
But Moir said it wasn’t about the colour of medals or the number of trophies. Wearing the Maple Leaf was an accomplishment enough. Speakers included Cheryl Bernard, an Olympic medallist in curling and the president and chief executive officer of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame since 2018, and Adam van Koeverden, an Olympic medallist kayaker and Member of Parliament. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recorded a video message for this year’s inductees.St-Pierre, of Saint-Isidore, Que., retired from the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2019 but his close-cropped haircut and fighting physique remained unmistakable on stage.
Members of one of the most successful teams in the history of Canadian curling, “The Ferbey Four,” were inducted together. Led by skip Randy Ferbey, the group included third Dave Nedohin, second Scott Pfeifer and lead Marcel Rocque. The team quickly became a powerhouse and won three world men’s curling championships in the early 2000s, plus four Canadian titles.
Nakamura, who was born in Tokyo in 1942 and moved to Canada in 1968, led dozens of Canadian judokas to international acclaim. With a hearty laugh, he said he’s still trying to achieve one big goal.
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