4 Time Challenge Cup Champion (S40, S42, S45, S54)
Ron Mexico Trophy Winner (S40) and Nominee (S41, S45)
Jeff Dar Trophy Winner (S42) and Nominee (S40, S41)
Aidan Richan Trophy Nominee (S36)
Sarmad Khan Trophy Winner (S40)
Anton Razov Trophy Winner (S42)

1150 Games Played, 403 Goals, 537 assists, 940 Points

To receive but one vote from the Hall of Fame committee is an accomplishment in itself. Joe Kurczewski received 94 votes for acceptance into the hall. I could end this speech right here and it would be fitting. But that would not be fair to this man’s legacy and not a fair measure to this man’s impact on the league.

Over a 22 season career, Kurczewski would play for 5 separate teams. He would be partners with and rivals of many of the players we have seen earlier in this presentation. He would rise to the top of whatever team he played for, and would win championships with 3 separate teams, The Dragons, The Spectors and The Blizzard. He would be named MVP by the league and then named it by his peers. He would be the best two way player in the league and a playoff MVP. Anything he set his mind to, he would achieve with incredible results.

The amount of people that have played with or influenced by Kurczewski is immeasurable and it speaks to this man’s incredible longevity and playing skill that he is but one of nine players to eclipse 900 points and one of only five players to eclipse 400 goals. This is the kind of career that we will be talking about for many years to come.

Thank you Joe, for all that you have done for us. Your place here in Toronto is well deserved