Did anyone notice that Warren was missing from this weeks meeting?
That is because he was in Blue Sport Stable, Superior, CO, being inducted to the USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame!
Here is the excerpt from the ceremonies program
USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
The Legends Showcase
Induction Ceremony 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Blue Sport Stable, Superior, CO
Warren SmithForward · Recreational
Warren Smith
Warren Smith, USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.
At A Glance
Full Name: Warren Smith
Born: 1945
From: Vancouver, BC
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Position: Forward
Highest Level: Recreational
Category: Player/Builder
Hall of Fame Class: 2026
Grew up in Tranquille, a small town on Kamloops Lake in British Columbia, where he learned to skate on ponds and outdoor ice flooded by local firemen from a hydrant. He played shinny hockey with neighborhood kids until the pucks disappeared into snowbanks. His first organized recreational hockey came through intramural leagues at the University of British Columbia.
After moving to Santa Rosa, California in 1976, Warren was invited by Sparky Schulz to join Tuesday night hockey and has participated ever since whenever possible. He has played in all but one Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament since 1985. Beyond playing, Warren coached youth hockey for 33 years and volunteered for 10 years with the USA Hockey Pacific District Coaching Education Program, helping develop young players and coaches.
Career Highlights
Teams: University of British Columbia Intramural Hockey, Vancouver BC; Tuesday Night Hockey Group, Santa Rosa CA; Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament Teams, Santa Rosa CA
Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament — participant every year since 1985 except one
Inducted into the USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame, Class of 2026
"The camaraderie, the common connection among hockey lovers everywhere, the great exercise, Snoopy's Home Ice, and the opportunity to coach youth players while teaching them that winning does not always show up on the scoreboard."
Warren Smith
CONGRATULATIONS WARREN!!!!!!!!
