Hockey
Gary 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 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 MoreJohn McAloon
John McAloon was born in Stanley, NB in 1927. His first venture into organized hockey came when he moved to St. Thomas College in Chatham. He lettered in both hockey at football during his years at STU and was only one of a few athletes in STU’s history to play at the university level while…
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…
Read MoreGary Dunn
Gary Dunn has dedicated countless volunteer hours over the past 25 years to the greater benefit of the Miramichi sporting community. Gary served on the Chatham minor baseball executive from 1994-2006. He coached at all levels; winning a provincial championship with the Mosquitoes in 1999. He spearheaded a drive to get two fields by the…
Read MoreLaurie Gregan
Laurie Gregan was a well-known Maritime sports figure in the 1960’s and 70’s. A naturally -gifted athletic, he will be long-remembered by teammates, opponents and fans for his engaging, charismatic personality. Laurie was a big, smooth-skating defenseman with a booming shot and an uncanny ability to move the puck to an open teammate. His very…
Read MoreFrank “Red” Synott
Frank “Red” Synott was born in Chatham on December 28, 1891. He played hockey for the Chatham Ironmen from 1910 to 1914 in the NB Senior Hockey league. He then moved to Boston and continued his hockey career in that area, playing in the United States National Hockey League. In 1920, Frank, along with three…
Read MoreDax MacLean
Dax MacLean was a talented and gifted scorer who excelled at every level of hockey he played. Throughout his minor career in Chatham, he was a perennial all-star who was always at or near the top in scoring, leading Chatham to a Provincial Atom Championship in 1989.In 1991 he led the “AAA” Midget Rivermen to…
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