Along with Quinn and Hayden are swimmers Sandy Gilchrist, who appeared at two Olympic Games in 1948 and 1952, and Munich 1972 silver medallist Ralph Hutton, who competed at three Olympics from 1964 to 1972.

"This year's inductees to BC's Sports Hall of Fame are a wonderful reminder of how successful and wide-ranging of a sports nation we truly are," said Canadian Olympic Committee President Marcel Aubut.

"Combined, Pat, Sandy, Ralph and Brent have inspired Canadians with their strength and determination, and they have also provided us with decades of wonderful performances and memories.

"Congratulations to our outstanding Olympians who each have contributed immensely to Canada's legacy of sporting excellence."

Pat Quinn led Canada to their first ice hockey Olympic gold medal at the Salt Lake City Games in 2002

The 29-year-old Hayden announced his retirement from swimming following the London 2012 Games, in which he finally got his hands on an Olympic medal at his third attempt, winning bronze in the men's 100m freestyle.

Quinn has had an impact on sport in British Columbia as an athlete, coach, general manager, and owner, first making a move to Vancouver to be a part of the Vancouver Canucks inaugural National Hockey League side in 1970.

The man dubbed "The Big Irishman" holds the fifth highest all-time winning percentage amongst NHL coaches with 657 wins to his name, and also led Philadelphia and Vancouver to the Stanley Cup final, though his crowning glory came at the Salt Lake City Winter Games in 2002 where he led Canada to their first ice hockey gold medal in 50 years.

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