A fitting honour for the Stratford Streak

Morenz Drive came into existence in 1961, 10 years after the new entrance at the west end of the Classic City Arena — now the William Allman — was officially opened. The arena had been built by a private group of local investors in 1924, and the main entrance faced North Street. It remained that way for more than a quarter of a century. When Nile Street was extended to Lakeside Drive to serve the new west entrance, it was decided to honour a local boy who became one of the greatest stars in the world of hockey. Morenz Drive was named for Howard William Morenz, who was born in Mitchell in 1902.

At the age of 15, Howie played there on the championship team of the Western Ontario Juvenile District. He began his career with the Mitchell juveniles in 1916-17 and, after his family........

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