ERNIE PAPPAS PASSES AWAY

Ernie was the son of Nick Pappas, Regina Pats President in 1931, and also on Pats Executive in the 1930's .

When Ernie's father passed away, in honour of his father, Ernie presented the Nick Pappas Memorial Trophy to the Regina Pats for the Rookie of the Year for the first time in the 1966-67 season. The first winner was Ron "Garby" Garwasiuk. Ernie was faithful in having the trophy presented each year thereafter. In the 1990's he had his young son, Nick, beside him at the presentations.

A victim of Cancer, Ernie passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009, at the age of 70.

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