Ernie Fader

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame June 13, 1997.

An all round athlete who played all sports but his first love was hockey. He was well known as a flashy high scoring speed skater who could play any position.

His career started with the Iroquois Juniors. He won championships with the Kemptville Royals and Brockville Magedomas. Player coach with Brockville Chiefs. Player with Ramblers and coached the Brockville Flyers. Ernie was an avid ball player. He won three softball championships and coached in the Legion Minor Ball Program. 

In golf he was a member of the Highland Club for 33 years. He has two
holes-in-one. He was president of the Old Curling Club and the First President of the New Brockville Country Club after the amalgamation. Ernie was executive treasurer of the Brockville Figure Skating Club. Ernie’s tremendous talent and lifetime love for sports has made him a role model both in and out of the sports field.