Ed Rowe '57, a former Clarkson University Hockey all-star and an inaugural member of Clarkson’s Athletic Hall of Fame, passed away at Peterborough, ONT Regional Health Centre on Monday after seven years with Alzheimer's disease.
Perhaps the most prolific scorer in college hockey history, Rowe, a 5-10, 160-pound center, skated in 66 games for Clarkson from 1954-57 and averaged 2.76 points a game. A two-time All-America selection (1956, 1957), Rowe is among the elite of the Golden Knights’ all-time scoring leaders with 182 points on 87 goals and 95 assists. From 1955 through 1957, he set an NCAA record scoring at least one point in 38 consecutive games.
“Ed is a big part of Clarkson’s history and the Golden Knights’ successful hockey tradition," said Clarkson Athletic Director Steve Yianoukos. "On behalf of the entire University our heartfelt condolences go out to Frances and the whole family."
Rowe, who was inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame in 1992, was the Knight's leading scorer during the undefeated season of 1955-56 scoring 65 points on 27 goals and 38 assists as Clarkson skated to a 23-0 mark. He was captain of the 1956-57 team during his senior season, which posted a 19-3 record and made Clarkson's first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. A top-notch play maker, stick handler, and scorer, Rowe again led the Green and Gold in scoring with 31 goals and 32 assists for 63 points. He was named a first-team all-star for the second straight year in the Tri-State league and also earned co-MVP honors in the conference.
1992 Clarkson Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
A native of Cornwall, Ontario, Rowe earned a mechanical engineering degree from Clarkson in 1957. Rowe has been honored by the city of Peterborough, Ontario, for his involvement with minor hockey and was named a Hockey Hall of Fame Selection in Cornwall, Ontario.
Rowe was a past president, governor, and for 24 years a member of the Peterborough Petes' executive. He was a longtime employee of General Electric and member of the Kawartha Golf and Country Club. He was an avid golfer who hit a hole-in-one at the club the day he and Casey left to attend the Memorial Cup in Oshawa. He hit another hole-in-one in Hamilton during a Memorial Cup golf tournament.
Rowe provided guidance for Petes (Peterborough Examiner - June 22, 2010)
Rowe, 74, is survived by his wife Frances, daughters Jane, Kim, Shelley and son Greg. He has eight grandchildren. Visitation is Thursday at Comstock Funeral Home, times are to be announced. A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter's Cathedral 10 a.m. Friday followed by a reception at Kawartha GCC.
