He excelled in hockey at a young age rising from Marmora Peewees to the Belleville Bobcats to the OHL and the NHL.
And now Greg Terrion rises to the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame.
GREG TERRION
2024 Inductee
Athlete, Hockey
One of Marmora’s favourite sons, Greg Terrion excelled in hockey from an early age, leading his PeeWee team to the town’s first ever All Ontario OMHA Championship. He continued to dominate the minor hockey system there, until graduating to the Belleville Bobcats Junior ‘B’ team at age 16. Despite joining the club mid-season and playing only 20 games, Greg tallied 15 goals and 17 assists, impressing scouts enough to be selected in the second round of the Major Junior Entry Draft. He joined the Hamilton Fincups the following season, later playing for the Brantford Alexanders after the franchise relocated. By his final Junior A season, Greg had honed his scoring touch, finishing third in team scoring and eighth in the league with 122 points.
Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round of the 1980 Entry Draft, Greg began his NHL career with on the west coast before being traded to the Maple Leafs. After two seasons, he was traded to Toronto, playing six years for The Leafs before completing his career with their AHL affiliate. Known for his strong skating and tenacity in the face-off circle, Greg was a defensive specialist, often lining up against the opposition’s top players. In his 561 NHL games, he scored 93 goals and added 150 assists, totaling 243 points. He also contributed 2 goals and 9 assists in 35 playoff games. Although he was unable to play due to injury, Greg said the highlight of his career came in 1986 when he was chosen to play for Team Canada.
Following his playing days, Greg retired to his offseason home in Marmora where he purchased and operated the local Esso station, named 7 Terrions in tribute to his parents and siblings, the #7 Highway and his iconic jersey number with the Leafs.
Despite significant health challenges, including life altering concussions, Greg remained active in his community until his untimely passing from a heart attack in 2018 at age 58. He is survived by his mother, Pat, his wife and lifelong partner, Cindy, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
Also to be inducted on Saturday are the Belleville Yardmen Ladies Softball Team from 1973 to 1977, Glenn Fortin, Mike Kirby and Steve Stewart.
Induction ceremonies take place Saturday at 1:30 on the second floor at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.
The public is invited to attend. There is no admission charge.
