Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Graduated in 1976

Patricia (Paddie) Hemlock-Chiara was one of the exceptional two-sport athletes who flourished in the 1970s at Loyola College and Concordia University where she played an essential role in the success of the women's hockey and basketball programs.

She began her university career as a forward with the Loyola Tommies hockey team in the 1973-'74 championship season. Her efforts that first campaign earned her Loyola Freshman Athlete of the Year honors. A proficient scorer, she played three seasons, winning all-star and MVP honors at several tournaments and winning two Quebec championships.

Paddie played the first of four basketball seasons in 1974-'75. A centre with strong defensive abilities, she evolved into a great all-round player who earned team MVP honors by the end of her career. Paddie led the Quebec conference in rebounding three years in a row and was a three-time league all-star. She was a member of two QUAA championship teams and made two appearances at the nationals.

Adding to her reputation as an exceptional all-round athlete, Paddie was also an intramural tennis champion.