In 1986, Royce Richardson, Cecil McTiernan, Doug Thomas, Desi Keon, Roland Armitage
and Carl Foley were traveling to Washington to see their friend Bryan Murray
coach the Washington Capitals.
The principal topic was could Shawville support a Junior "B" Hockey
Club?
After the trip, Royce poled several people about their interest and a meeting
was called at the Clarendon Hotel, some 20
1986-1987
Pontiac Jr. B's
See the 1986-87
team photo, click here
Back Row (left to right) Bob "Fish" Findlay - Equipment Mgr.,
John Peck, Greg MacDonell, Tony Hodgins, James Barry, Stephane Villeneuve,
Chris Olmstead, Daniel Decontie, Rod Storie, Dave Rich, Jason Toole, Dan Remigio,
Steve Turcotte, Kevin Chevrier & Brian "Turk" Thomson. Front
Row (left to right) Todd Fraser, Rod Twolan, Art McIntyre - G.M., Grant Ferrigan,
Albert Armstrong - President, Trent Reynolds, Tom Fraser - Coach, Terry Burwell
& Marc Savard
interested people showed. In early May, Garnet Orr and Albert Armstrong attended
a league meeting in Kemptville at which time Shawville paid their franchise
bond and was voted into the Upper Ottawa Valley Junior "B" Hockey
League. Carl Foley who was President of the league was very instrumental in
Shawville being accepted.
During their first year, there were some twenty-five shareholders committed
to the financial support. Sweaters and socks were purchased by Garnet Orr and
Ray "Habba" Young and gloves by Keon's Store in Quyon.
Art MacIntyre was elected Manager, head coach was Tom Fraser and the assistant
coach was Todd Hearty.
Jennifer Hayes won a logo contest with her Indian symbol.
Mayor Allen Black dropped the puck at the first home game and the team was on
its way...
Today the club is community owned and local businesses and many loyal fans have
ensured that Junior "B" hockey remains in the Pontiac.
