Born October 31, 1887, in Cornwall, Ontario, was Hockey Hall of Fame Center, Newsy Lalonde. This legend not only excelled on the ice but he is also regarded as a top lacrosse player of the era. It is noted that Lalonde in 1906 went to play in the International Professional Hockey League. The IPHL is thought to be was hockey's first pro league. In his one season in the Sault, he was named to the IHL Second All-Star Team. In 1907, Lalonde signed with the Toronto Professionals of the Ontario Professional Hockey League. Eventually he found his way into the Natitional Hockey Association which was the forerunner of the NHL, playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Renfrew Creamery Kings, Vancouver Millionaires, Saskatoon Sheiks, and the New York Americans.