2017 Inductees
Congratulations to our 2017 Hall of Fame inductees!
JAMIE WENTWORTH
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
Jamie grew up in Elmsdale playing minor sports in East Hants. He was a member of the Wrigley's hockey team that was inducted into the East Hants Hall of Fame in 2014. Jamie's real passion was softball where he played and coached for over 45 years. As a player and coach, he won numerous Provincial and Eastern Canadian championships. Jamie was also a member of the 1997, 2001, and 2005 Nova Scotia Canada games coaching staff. Jamie coached at several Canadian Championships, winning two bronze, three silver, and a national championship in 2011. Highlights: Won the Canada Games Men's silver medal in 2001, and in 2002, was awarded Softball Nova Scotia “Coach of the Year”. In 2012, Jamie was again awarded Softball Nova Scotia "Coach of the Year" and Softball Canada "Coach of the Year" for his outstanding contribution to player development and the sport of softball.
WADE BOWER
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
Wade Bower is well-known within East Hants as a player, coach, facility organizer, fundraiser, president, umpire, and chief hockey referee. In fastball and hockey, Wade won various league and provincial championships. As a builder, Wade was a pivotal leader in the Lantz Recreational Society. He served as President for three terms and secured land to build two ballfields, while maintaining them for many years. Wade’s superior skill set as a referee trekked him from local rinks to provincial, national, and even international events. Wade was selected to go to Sapporo Japan to officiate at the World University games. This honor was only given to the highest regarded referees in our country. Wade Bower holds the awards for "Outstanding Contribution to the Quality and Growth of Canadian Hockey" and "Top Official in East Hants Minor Hockey." Wade’s valuable dedication and commitment continues to benefit our East Hants sporting success today.
SHUBENACADIE LIONS 1985
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
After going undefeated and winning the prestigious Brookfield Invitational Tournament, the Lions entered the NS Senior Men’s Championship with confidence. Shubie rebounded from an opening game loss with wins over Truro, Glace Bay, and Brookfield twice to claim the title in front of 3000 fans at Neville Field in Sydney. The Lions became the first East Hants team to represent Nova Scotia at a National Senior Men’s Championship. At the Nationals in Waterloo, Ontario, the Lions made the playoffs and beat Newfoundland, then Manitoba, in a 16 inning thriller, before losing to Ontario in the semi-final and earning a fourth place finish. Lots of hard work and dedication from the executive and players paid off with a year to remember. Special thanks to the many sponsors. BR: Gerry Williams, Stephen Locke, Keith Singer, Ray Starratt, Doug Ransome, Dale Ryan, Ronnie Barr, Dave Hunt, Derrick Perrigo, Greg Patton, and Peter Ashley. FR: Dave Roode, Allie Hart, Mike Alcoe, Dave Williams, Mark Smith, Terry Anthony, Dale Ellsworth, and Dennis Petersen.
DANNY ROMO
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
Danny began working in the harness racing industry at the Sackville Downs in the late 1960s and on July 20, 1971, won his first race. When Sackville closed in 1986, Danny was the all-time win leader by 115 wins. In 1989, Danny moved to the Truro Raceway where he still operates a stable today. He has the most wins in one season at Truro with 146. He trained the Maritime Horse of the Year on four occasions. Danny also trained Firm’s Phantom to 28 consecutive wins, tying the North American record set by Cam Fella. In 1995, Danny won the United States Trotting Association District 10 Driver of the Year. He won the prestigious Governors Plate Race in 1994 and in 2006. Danny was 179th on the North American all-time wins, 3rd amongst Maritime drivers in the same category. In total, Danny has won over 3,680 races and has accumulated $6 million in purse earnings while driving in 19,358 races.
PETER JULIAN
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
Peter was an unselfish individual who, for many years, was the main driver behind the start of organized minor sports at Indian Brook Reserve. He was a builder, coach, manager, and fundraiser. Peter established the Nova Scotia Indian Sports Program in the early 70s for hockey, fastball, baseball, and track and field. He coached and managed numerous teams for many years. Peter drove most players to and from the arena. His days would start early in the morning and end late in the evening, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Peter also started a used hockey equipment program where the community would drop off hockey gear at his home. It would then be handed out to players in-need at no charge. From the 1970s to present, both the Indian Brook Reserve and Nova Scotia Native communities have benefitted greatly from Peter’s efforts.
GERALD MUIZELAAR
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
Gerald Muizelaar is an all-around athlete and simply one of softball’s greats. As a student at Hants East Rural High, Gerald was a three-time Athlete of the Year from 1991-1993, leading the Tigers basketball and softball programs to provincial championships. In 1993, Gerald helped lead Nova Scotia to a silver medal in softball at the Canada Games. At the senior level, Gerald won a Canadian Championship with the Halifax Jaguars in 1999, and has competed with both the Canadian and American National Programs. With Team Canada, Gerald won an ISF World Softball Championship silver medal in 2004. Gerald has also competed with the United States at the 2013 ISF Championship and 2015 Pan American Games. Gerald has won three ISC World Club Championships (Broken Bow), two ASA Championships and has been named ISC All World Pitcher eight times and Most Valuable Pitcher three times.
VICTOR MACAULAY
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
Victor was born in East Noel in 1889. His potential as a runner became evident when he ran down a steer on his family’s farm. In 1913, he astounded sporting circles by defeating a three-time champion in the Herald and Mail Modified Marathon. That victory established MacAulay as a champion runner and signalled the start of a brilliant career. He repeated that win in 1921, 1922, 1923, and 1924. MacAulay dominated the road race scene in and out of the province. From 1916 to 1924, he posted impressive finishes in the Caledonia Marathon in Boston and the Boston Marathon. He handily earned a spot on the Canadian Marathon team placing 14th in the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. MacAulay’s legacy is that of a great international marathoner with a natural ability to run, coupled with the discipline to train faithfully. He served as a mentor to many upcoming Hants County athletes.
1968-1969 EAST HANTS PENGUINS
INDUCTED 2017
INDUCTED 2017
East Hants Penguin hockey began in 1967 when Don Boyd and Ron Smith entered a Junior team in the new Metro-Valley League. In 1968-69, the team defeated Truro Bearcats to win the league championship and then lost three games, each by one goal, to Port Hawkesbury Pirates for the Nova Scotia Championship. The East Hants fan support was overwhelming, as demonstrated when 1800 fans attended the last game at the Lantz Arena which only had seats for 250. The league president and his wife had to watch the game from the penalty box! Team Members: President, Don Boyd; Manager, Ron Smith; Coach, Hap Hanson; Trainer, Jim Thomson. Players: Captain, Ralph Allen; Assistant Captains, Sean Boyd, Bill Parker, and Charlie Banfield; Gerry Boyd, Craig Miller, Wade Bower, Hugh Isenor, Rick Williams, Stu Scott, Paul Wilson, Dale Wournell, Oland Richard, Jim Malcolm, Ron Hann, Ernie Dooley, and Howard Conrad.