Community News Release Share this Local Author Set to Release History of Belleville Junior Hockey Book June 1, 2026 Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville. The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL, along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. “I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey. Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 – 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey. “This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville. The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville. Season seat memberships for the Belleville Sens’ 10th anniversary season in 2026-27 are on sale now. To mark your spot for the 10th season of AHL hockey in the Bay of Quinte, you can click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Renewals Page or email tickets@bellevillesens.com. More information on season seat memberships, Sens on Demand ticketing, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website. — Visit the Belleville Sens website: www.bellevillesens.com Engage with the Belleville Sens on X: @BellevilleSens Like the Belleville Sens on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BellevilleSens Follow the Belleville Sens on Instagram: @BellevilleSens Listen to the Belleville Sens on Mixlr: www.bellevillesens.mixlr.com
Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville. The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL, along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. “I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey. Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 – 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey. “This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville. The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville. Season seat memberships for the Belleville Sens’ 10th anniversary season in 2026-27 are on sale now. To mark your spot for the 10th season of AHL hockey in the Bay of Quinte, you can click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Renewals Page or email tickets@bellevillesens.com. More information on season seat memberships, Sens on Demand ticketing, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website. — Visit the Belleville Sens website: www.bellevillesens.com Engage with the Belleville Sens on X: @BellevilleSens Like the Belleville Sens on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BellevilleSens Follow the Belleville Sens on Instagram: @BellevilleSens Listen to the Belleville Sens on Mixlr: www.bellevillesens.mixlr.com
Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville. The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL, along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. “I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey. Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 – 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey. “This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville. The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville. Season seat memberships for the Belleville Sens’ 10th anniversary season in 2026-27 are on sale now. To mark your spot for the 10th season of AHL hockey in the Bay of Quinte, you can click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Renewals Page or email tickets@bellevillesens.com. More information on season seat memberships, Sens on Demand ticketing, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website.
Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville. The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL, along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. “I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey. Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 – 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey. “This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville. The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville. Season seat memberships for the Belleville Sens’ 10th anniversary season in 2026-27 are on sale now. To mark your spot for the 10th season of AHL hockey in the Bay of Quinte, you can click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Renewals Page or email tickets@bellevillesens.com. More information on season seat memberships, Sens on Demand ticketing, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website.
Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville. The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL, along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. “I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey. Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 – 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey. “This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville. The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville. Season seat memberships for the Belleville Sens’ 10th anniversary season in 2026-27 are on sale now. To mark your spot for the 10th season of AHL hockey in the Bay of Quinte, you can click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Renewals Page or email tickets@bellevillesens.com. More information on season seat memberships, Sens on Demand ticketing, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website.
Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville. The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL, along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. “I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey. Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 – 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey. “This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville. The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville. Season seat memberships for the Belleville Sens’ 10th anniversary season in 2026-27 are on sale now. To mark your spot for the 10th season of AHL hockey in the Bay of Quinte, you can click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Renewals Page or email tickets@bellevillesens.com. More information on season seat memberships, Sens on Demand ticketing, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website.
Belleville author, photographer and filmmaker Aaron Bell is set to release his new book, Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville, during a launch event on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard in Belleville. The book features unique stories and archival photographs from Bell and The Intelligencer from the early days of the Belleville Jr. B Bobcats through the Belleville Bulls era in the OHL, along with limited features of recent stars with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. “I believe that hockey has been a consistent aspect that brings our community together,” said Bell, who previously released local hockey history books including More Macs More (2009) celebrating the World Champion Belleville McFarlands as well as 25 Years with the Belleville Bulls (2005), which chronicled the first 25 years of Belleville Bulls hockey and Crawford: Family of Champions (2015) celebrating Belleville’s first family of hockey. Bell was a long-time photographer for the Ontario Hockey League and covered the Bulls extensively from 2008 – 2014. This book features stars from throughout that era as well as extended features on the 1999 OHL championship team and 2008 team that went to the Memorial Cup including stars Mike Murphy, P.K. Subban, Eric Tangradi, Shawn Matthias and Matt Beleskey. “This book includes so many fantastic memories of the Bulls and I believe any long-time hockey fan in this community is going to enjoy this title,” Bell said. The book is a companion to a four-part documentary series that will air on YourTV in the Quinte region later this year. The project is presented by community partner Mackay Insurance. Promotional consideration was also provided by Boston Pizza Belleville, Mr. Print Belleville and the City of Belleville. The launch event on June 2 will also include a limited edition art print of Mike Murphy that will be given to the first 100 guests in attendance. The first print run of books will be available at the event ($40/each; cash or cards accepted) and will be available for online sales following the event at www.hockeydocs.com/belleville. Season seat memberships for the Belleville Sens’ 10th anniversary season in 2026-27 are on sale now. To mark your spot for the 10th season of AHL hockey in the Bay of Quinte, you can click here to visit the 2026-27 Season Seat Renewals Page or email tickets@bellevillesens.com. More information on season seat memberships, Sens on Demand ticketing, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website.
