On September 23, the City of Mississauga posthumously honoured Lloyd Stockley, the late president and founder of the Mississauga Jets and Mississauga Chargers, in recognition of his lifelong service to minor hockey.
Stockley moved to Mississauga as a young man and founded the Jets in 1970. Follow a decades-long service to minor hockey, Stockley was honoured with countless awards and recognition — none greater than the George Chamandy Memorial Trophy, the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s highest honour, which he won in 1987.
“He was just really what minor hockey is all about,” said Stockley’s daughter Heather. “He was dedicated, passionate, and the leadership and development of players came first.”
When Stockley passed away in November of 2023, Heather took it upon herself to keep his legacy alive, stepping into his role as president of the Jets. She collected the key to the city in her father’s place.
“I felt he really deserved that recognition after so many years in minor hockey in Mississauga,” she said. “It was amazing at City Council that day — there were all these people on Council who stepped down to talk to me that knew him, coached with him, or were coached by him.”
Above all the recognitions that Stockley received, Heather wants his legacy to be the impact he had on those around him.
“He had a kind heart,” she said. “I’ve heard stories of players who couldn’t afford skates or other gear, and he would just go out and do it for them. That’s how dedicated he was, he really wanted to pick up the slack when others couldn’t.”
The city once again honoured Stockley with a pre-game ceremony at the Chargers’ annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ game on October 18.
“Honouring Lloyd and supporting such an important cause truly reflected what this organization stands for,” said Heather. “Community, gratitude, and heart – those were my father’s values, and they continue to guide everything we do.”
