Brian Stittle

Family man always. Recreation professional by day. Etobicoke Junior Dolphins Equipment Manager by night #BleedBlue. Comments and opinions are just mine.

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

So sad to hear this. A very kind person who loved the game. RIP Mr.Ellis.

[NHL Alumni @NHLAlumni]

The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn that Stanley Cup Champion and 2024 NHLAA ‘Keith Magnuson Man of the Year’ Award recipient, Ron Ellis, has passed away at the age of 79.

Ron first joined the @MapleLeafs roster undrafted in the 1963-64 season for one game. He would find himself joining the team full-time the following season, and would remain a Maple Leaf for the rest of his @NHL career.

Ellis became a key member of the team, and would ultimately earn the highest honour in hockey of winning the Stanley Cup in 1967. He played in 1,034 regular-season games, scoring 640 points over his career. He was also an intricate part of the famed Canadian team in the 1972 Summit Series.

After his playing days had ended, Ron found a new passion for helping his teammates and NHL Alumni Family. He was always available to lend an ear, his heart and help.

Ellis’s contributions philanthropically were global and impactful through his work with many charities and mental health initiatives. He dedicated his life, post hockey, to the Hockey Hall of Fame, and could be found each day smiling while he led guests through the great museum archives proudly.

In February of this year, Ron Ellis became a recipient of our ‘Keith Magnuson Man of the Year’ Award for these countless contributions to his community and the hockey world.

His family was so special to him and was his bright shining light.

We send our deepest condolences to Ron’s family, his wife Jan, son RJ, daughter-in-law Renata, friends, and former teammates. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

#Oneword2023 FUN

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

Excited and proud to once again be representing Ontario and @owhahockey at the Canada Winter Games #GoTeamO https://t.co/83LXoq3va3

[Hayley Wickenheiser @wick_22]

Let’s help my friends @ImperialOil get more kids to play sports. + impacting their mental health. $10 will be donated to @KidSport for every RT of this video until Dec. 8 (up to max. of $100,000) which will go to covering kids’ registration fees for sports. #ad #FuelWhatMatter

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

Days like this are not easy for first responders. It can also be hard on those who have to tell the story of what transpired. A difficult day I'm sure for people like @BeatriceVaisman @SteveRyanCP24 and others. #professionals #doingtheirjob

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

Let's stop keeping track of wrongs so we can justify ourselves & focus on right. We're abusing precious time & energy that we can't redeem. Putting others down don't lift anybody up at all. Let's try our best to do better because we know better & we deserve it. #CoachPrime

[𝐄𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 U22 Elite @JrDolphins]

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS!!🥇
#BleedBlue #CreatedByCulture

📸: @loribolliger

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

@YellowTuxJesse @cameroncheers @ZackFrongillo Why does it excite me that two of the most inspiring people I follow on social are talking like this? @YellowTuxJesse + @cameroncheers = fun night for the fans

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

Excited to be on Zoom Call with @JesseItzler tonight. Dude is a total warrior. Highlight of the week, maybe month. Thanks Jesse.

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

@ratt26 @RenataFast @ratt26 so happy for you. Proof that hard work towards your dream pays off. Proud of you.

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

@ratt26 Really happy for you @ratt26. Enjoy every minute, every step, every stride. Proud of you!

[Toronto Star Sports @StarSports]

USA Hockey asks IIHF to reschedule women’s U18 tournament https://t.co/PPhfrRPGbn

[Kevin McGran @kevin_mcgran]

Women’s U-18 world championship is not dead yet: Hockey Canada talks to IIHF about it after Fran Rider speaks up https://t.co/2UCdPMitMB via @torontostar

[Bob Weeks @BobWeeksTSN]

This is the Holten Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands. Tonight, on Christmas Eve, school children from the area laid candles at the 1,355 graves of Canadian soldiers who were killed liberating the village and area in WW2. Let us remember them as they do.

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

Hey @PCFinancial if as you say my "call is important to you" why have I been on hold for more than an hour?

[𝐄𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 U22 Elite @JrDolphins]

𝔽𝕦𝕟? 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕗𝕦𝕟? 🔵⚪️
#CreatedByCulture

📸: @loribolliger

[City of Brampton @CityBrampton]

Flags at @CityBrampton facilities have been lowered to half-mast in memory of former City of Brampton employee Don Doan.

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

Seems like appropriate intersection to pass through while completing the 10k portion of #ArmyRun 5k + 10k Challenge

No PB but both distances done. @ Brampton, Ontario https://t.co/6PnO4x8SY9

[Brian Stittle @StittsB]

@JasonD79 Getting through it...looking forward to start of whatever hockey will look like this year

[JD @JasonD79]

@StittsB Hope you are well, Brian.