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Hall of Fame

Dietz

Dr. David Dietz

  • Class
    1957
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)
    Hockey, Coach/Administrator
  • Referred to as the "true father" of Canisius College hockey, a supporter of Canisius hockey since its inception.
  • Golden Griffins won the FLCHL Championships in the 1974-75 and 1975-76 season.
  • Served Canisius athletics as the athletic board chairman, hockey academic advisor and Blue & Gold Club booster.
  • At the time of his induction, Dietz was a tenured professor at Canisius.
  • First hockey coach inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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