John Harrison was born in Bootie, England on May 7, 1924 and came to Canada at the age of 4.

John rose to prominence as a businessman and became the owner of the local Frozen Food Locker.

His involvement in the community affairs, particularly in the sporting field, is being recognized as he takes his place on Woodstock Sports Wall of Fame in the "builder” category.

As a "builder,” John organized and coached Women’s Hockey, starting in 1969 with the Hot Shots and finalizing his active involvement in the 1980 season.

John Harrison displays his skill a coach, an organizer, and a promoter of fair play. As a result, many ladies learned the true value of player co-operation and sportsmanship.

John’s involvement has affected many lives and thanks to his dedication and devotion, the sport of Women’s Hockey is alive and well in our community today.

~ INDUCTION MAY 14TH, 2005 ~