South Side Sports & Leisure Complex Name Now to Include Nod to Buster Harvey

Fredericton, NB – At the request of local hockey legend, Danny Grant, Fredericton City Council has decided to recognize the late Buster Harvey in the naming of the new South Side Sports and Leisure Complex.

While the exact naming details are to be finalized, it was generally agreed that the facility will include the names of “Grant” and “Harvey”.  Appropriate recognition of their hockey achievements will be placed in the facility.

“Mr. Grant approached City Council with a heartfelt request to honour his late, great friend,” said Mayor Brad Woodside.  “There is no doubt that Buster Harvey was a great hockey player and a great Frederictonian.”

The idea of associating the name of the late Buster Harvey with the complex has got a nod of approval from the citizen’s committee who originally suggest naming Fredericton’s new arena complexes after Willie O’Ree and Danny Grant.  Mrs. Harvey is supportive of the name change.

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Media Contact:  Mayor Brad Woodside, City of Fredericton, 506-460-2085