Wendel Clark banner raised in Kelvington part of Toronto Maple Leafs tour

Kelvington, Sask., honoured retired Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark in his hometown.

His banner featuring No. 17 — originally hung at the Air Canada Centre — was relocated and raised during a ceremony on Oct. 21.

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It was part of the Toronto Maple Leafs centennial season celebrations during the 2016-17 NHL season.

Event chairwoman Lorelle Holowaty said Kelvington also named one of its streets Wendel Clark Way.

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Clark is a former member of the Saskatoon Blades in the Western Hockey League.

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He was drafted first overall by Toronto in 1985. As a rookie, he set a team record for goal scoring that stood for 31 seasons.

After three tours with the Maple Leafs, he became the club’s all-time playoff goal scoring leader.

All 18 original Air Canada Centre banners will be delivered to the towns that former Leafs greats called home.