Lee 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 MoreCatherine Donavan Lirette
Catherine Lirette has been a dedicated advocate of the sport of gymnastics for more than forty years as a competitor, coach, official/judge, and administrator. As a competitor, she was a member of several NB teams competing at Atlantic Championships and in 1985 was an alternate at the Canada Winter Games. When injury curtailed her competitive…
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…
Read MoreGerald Smith
Gerald Smith has dedicated a large portion of his adult life to ensuring that Miramichi families have the opportunity to participate in the “life sports” of hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Perhaps his greatest contribution came in his leadership in designing and creating the hiking and biking trails at French Fort Cove, providing four…
Read MoreJonathan Saunders
Jonathan Saunder’s career as an elite catcher with the Chatham Senior Ironmen spanned sixteen years. A team leader both on and off the field, his confidence and determination inspired his teammates in tough situations. He donned the “tools of ignorance” in 1993 in the Chatham system and blossomed from there. He was the midget Ironmen…
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