Baseball
Jerry Sonier
An all-around athlete, Jerry Sonier excelled in many sports with a competitive career spanning from 1968 – 1994. His top athletic accomplishments were in track and field, where he became one of the top sprinters in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. He competed nationally in Edmonton at the Legion Canadian Championships in 1976 and at…
Read MoreDoug Cooling
Since 1962, Doug Cooling has been a steadfast contributor to the sporting community having been involved in six different sports as well as several community initiatives. Doug’s sporting career began on the ball diamond where he played competitively for many years. In that period did pick up a gold medal at the Atlantic Midget Baseball…
Read MoreGary Wood
Gary Wood had an extensive and very successful history as a baseball and hockey coach. He achieved a Level 3 coaching status in both. He coached the Newcastle Cardinals Baseball Team from 1987-93 after a 3-year stint with the Red Bank Warriors. He helped lead the Cardinals to 5 NB titles and 3 Atlantic titles. …
Read MoreTerry Whalen Sr.
Terry Whalen Sr. was instrumental in building the foundation of what became the hay-day of baseball in Miramichi and surrounding areas. In 1975 he, along with community leaders from Chatham Head, Napan, and Douglastown, established the Miramichi Rural Baseball League, which eventually blossomed into teams at every level. Terry served as Secretary-Treasurer for twenty years. …
Read MoreLee Sonier
Lee Sonier has been a devoted, industrious contributor to the Miramichi sports community for more than forty years. Lee was an accomplished baseball player who played the game at a high level, winning provincial titles with the Chatham Ironmen in 1967-68 and MVBL titles with the Napan Braves in 1974 and the Chatham Head Tigers…
Read MoreScott McKay
Scott McKay’s dedicated, tireless contribution to the Miramichi sports community spanned more than twenty years as a hockey and baseball coach, a referee, and an administrator. He had an intense love for the sport of baseball and coached for 20 years at all levels from Mosquito to Junior. His disciplined approach earned him respect and…
Read MoreTom Burns
Tom Burns, younger brother of Chris, was a gifted multi-sport athlete who excelled in baseball, soccer, hockey, and volleyball, earning him Miramichi Valley’s Male Athlete of the Year in 1995. After a stellar career as an All-Star goalie with the MVHS Pulamoo, he was a member of the Saint Thomas Tommies of the AUAA in…
Read MoreChris Burns
Although a great all-around athlete, Chris Burns’ star shone as a baseball pitcher. He’s been described as a “character guy”, a great teammate and a “coach’s dream.” “Noodle” came into his own in 1987, pitching the Newcastle Midgets to a Provincial Championship against the arch-rival Chatham team. The next year, Chatham hosted the Nationals, where…
Read MoreNapan Braves (1976)
The Napan Braves enjoy a rich history in NB baseball. Originally formed in 1959 as the Lumberjacks, the team took on the “Braves” moniker in 1962 under the direction of Bill O’Donnell. This team went on to become the heart and soul of the community, winning their first Intermediate “B” title in 1964, as well…
Read MoreCarl “Butch” Watters
Carl Watters’ passion for hockey began more than 40 years ago. He has continually juggled his home and work lives to accommodate this passion. Hockey has brought him around the globe to places like Iceland, India, Mexico and Australia. “Butch” was an accomplished defenseman during his playing career, plying his trade for such NB Senior…
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