Harold was involved in
hockey at the local and provincial level for over 45
consecutive years. Starting as a coach in the minor
system, then president of the Chatham Minor Hockey
Association; up until 2004, he was still involved
with the Chatham Junior Maroons.
- 1957-58
- President of Chatham Minor Hockey Association
- 1958-59
- Coach of Chatham Rotary Juvenile Hockey
Team; lost only 1 (one) game all season; games
included 3(three) against Junior "B"
teams, and ultimately became first CMHA team to win
an Ontario Hockey Association Championship
- 1959-60
- Organized and coached the first Jr. Maroon Hockey
Club. For over 40 years, he has continuously
been involved with the Jr. Maroons in a variable capacity
- 1989
- Purchased Jr. Maroons and became Owner-President
of club
- 1991
- Award from City of Chatham recognizing his
dedication to hockey as Jr. Maroons won second
consecutive Western Ontario League Championship
- 1992
- Sold team but remained as Director of the
club and worked for the Jr. Maroons until 2004
- Awarded certificate from City of Chatham
recognizing "Contribution to the Expertise and
Dedication to Junior Hockey" in city
- Awarded Special Recognition from Ontario Hockey
Association for "Continued Service to the
Association"
- 1993
- Awarded, by Province of Ontario, Commemorative
Medal for 125th Anniversary of Confederation for
"Contribution to the Fellow Citizens of the
Community"
- 1996
- Included in a Special Edition of Chatham Daily
News entitled "Sports Legends for Junior Hockey
in Chatham"
- 1998
- Received Special Award from Chatham Maroon Alumni
Association for "Outstanding Efforts and Time,
Assisting and Developing Junior Hockey in Chatham
for over 42 Years"
- 2002
- Awarded Ontario Volunteer Service Award by Ontario
Government for having completed 10 years of
volunteer work
- 2003
- Inducted into Chatham Maroon "Heart and
Soul" Volunteer Wall of Fame for dedicating
himself unselfishly to the betterment of Junior
Maroon hockey in the city
- 2004
- Recognized at "Founders
Night" by 1959-60 players and 2003-04
players as founder of Jr. Maroons
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