Wall of Fame
For 17 seasons, Todd Hinds was the driving force behind Huskie Wrestling, serving as head coach from 1996 through the 2012–13 season. His tenure stands as the second-longest in program history, surpassed only by Donald "Doc" Rawso's 18-year run beginning in 1933. Hinds not only sustained excellence—he ushered in a new era for the program.
In 1999–00, Hinds coached the first-ever Huskie women's wrestling team, coinciding with the inaugural season of CIS and Canada West women's wrestling. Under his leadership, the women's team achieved its best-ever national finish—third place in 2008–09—and returned to the podium in 2011–12. On the men's side, Hinds guided the Huskies to three national podium finishes, including silver in 2004–05, and 10 second-place finishes in Canada West.
His impact on individual athletes was equally profound. Hinds produced 48 Canada West First Team All-Stars, 59 Second Team All-Stars, and coached 17 major award winners, including two Wrestlers of the Year. He was named Canada West Coach of the Year four times and earned CIS Coach of the Year honors in 2006–07—the same year he received the Colb McEown Trophy as University of Saskatchewan Coach of the Year.
Beyond the Huskies, Hinds developed nine junior national team members, seven senior national team members, three Olympic trial winners, and multiple international medalists. He coached former Huskie Viola Yanik to a senior bronze medal and fifth-place finish at the 2004 Olympic Games and served on numerous Team Canada coaching staffs at major championships worldwide.
Already a member of the Northwestern Ontario and Saskatoon Sports Halls of Fame, Todd Hinds leaves a legacy defined by an unwavering commitment to excellence.
