Posthumous honour - Brian Pockar

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Elizabeth
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Posthumous honour - Brian Pockar

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World bronze medallist and three-time Canadian champion Brian Pockar was inducted posthumously into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame last week at the 2018 Ice Summit in his hometown of Calgary.

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That's great! He was a wonderful skater!

1982 Canadians in Brandon, my hometown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUI1lWiLu8I

Did anyone see this live? I was not able to see it, but I saw the Gala. Unfortunately Brian had an injury and was not able to take part. However, he came out onto the ice wearing his shoes and waved to us all. I've always regretted not seeing this live but life got in the way.
"At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.” (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis)
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Considering all that went on with him, that was a great skate. I noticed he did finish before his music, and you don't see that often. I think the applause frowned it out a little and he wasn't sure where he was in his program. Certainly deserves a Hall of Fame, though, for all he did!
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