Hockey
Carl “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…
Read MorePaul MacLean
Paul MacLean was one of the most well-known and respected leaders in the Miramichi sports scene. His enthusiastic, dedicated service to the Chatham Recreation Council spanned five decades. From 1972-87 he was a coach with the Bantam “AAA”s, winning a number of provincial titles, as well as Silver and Bronze Medals at the Purolator Cup.…
Read MoreRobert Stewart
Robert Stewart’s distinguished coaching career spanned more than twenty years. It began in 1980 when Robert, a teacher at MVHS, took on the coaching reins of the Pulamoo baseball team. He guided this team for 14 years, winning an impressive 4 provincial “AAA” titles. He became involved with the Newcastle Minor Baseball executive in the…
Read MoreGreg Morris
An outstanding baseball and hockey player in his youth, but recognized especially for a legendary coaching career in baseball and hockey with Tommies’ High School teams and the Chatham Senior Ironmen.
Read MoreBob and Doug Chase
Bob and Doug Chase are identical twins who excelled in both hockey and baseball. Their hockey skills complimented one another, as Doug was a smooth, playmaking center, while Bob was a hard-nosed power forward. Together, in 1968, they led the Newcastle Bantams to a Provincial championship while also members of the team that captured the…
Read MoreWilliam Kerr
One of Chatham’s legendary hockey stars from the depression and war years, famous for his skating and stickhandling skills, and for his scoring prowess.
Read More