Wings Ice Hockey celebrates golden anniversary

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On February 1st, the Garden City Wings Ice Hockey team held a ceremony celebrating its Golden Anniversary season immediately before a game between the Wings and Farmingdale High School Ice Hockey team at Bethpage Ice Rink. The Wings, a club sport, had its first season back in 1973 - 50 years ago. Present from the legacy team of 1973 were Peter Angus, John Defranza, Bob Dougherty, and Peter White. There were several Wings alumni from subsequent seasons who were also present for the ceremony.

Also in attendance was Peter E. Gall, a Wings assistant coach for over 20 years from 1973 through the mid 1990s. At the outset, the legacy Wings praised the service of Bill Newlin-Wagner, head coach from 1973 to 1994 and Walt Holewa, head coach from 1995 to 2020. Based on the special bond of respect and admiration for Coach Gall, the legacy Wings announced the inauguration of the Peter E. Gall MVP Award. The award, along with a $1,000 check, will be presented annually to the GC Wings MVP based on hockey ability, sportsmanship and leadership qualities on and off the ice.

Coach Gall deeply appreciated the honor and thanked the legacy Wings for recognizing his efforts. The legacy Wings replied, “Thank you for over 20 years of dedicated service. You are a shining example for the rest of us to follow.”