Honoring a Johnstown Jet hockey legend - Vern Campigotto. Some of his former players, kids he coached along with current Johnstown High hockey players stopped by to pay him a visit at Laurelwood Care Center.
Vern Campigotto - former Johnstown Jet, Johnstown Wings along with being in the cult classic - 'Slap Shot'.
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Former players honoring Coach Campigotto
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Justin Fenimore reading from a letter sent by Vern Campigotto, Jr. on some of his fathers exploits during the making of 'Slap Shot'.
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Members of the - JHS 1990-91 - Championship Team
Vern along with one of his sons.
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Laurelwood Care Center put out a great spread - from hot sausage and all the fixings along with some tasty desserts for Vern and all his guests.
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2 comments:
So glad Campy was recognized for all of his years in the Johnstown area. He will be journeying back to his homeland, Canada today..wishing him all the best!!!!! He started his hockey career here in 1971 playing for the Jets, married, and had 2 sons Vern Jr. & Stephen...2 daughter-in laws and 5 Grandchildren, stayed in this area for over 42 years, went on to coach Johnstown High, have his remodeling business & another son, Chris! Again good luck on your move back to Canada!!!!! :-)
Always remember watching Vern and the boys playing hockey back in 1976 and part of 1977 before I moved away. Those were some fun teams the Jets had back then. Good luck the rest of the way Vern and thanks for all you did for hockey in Johnstown.
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