RICK BRADLEY
“He shoots.  He scores”, words usually said when Rick had the puck!  Whether he was at the rink or on the pond with his four children, he loved the ice!  Born in 1962 to Fred and Jean Bradley of St. Teresa, Ricky started playing hockey in Georgetown then as his family came along, he coached in Pownal.  Ricky was all business when he took to the ice.  He played fast and he played hard, all for the love of the game!
At the time of his death, Ricky was playing with the Pownal Old-timers.  Along with hockey, Ricky enjoyed antique cars (which he would restore himself), golf and camping, when time allowed.  He left behind his wife Anne and his children David, Michele, Thomas and Paul.

GEORGE “BUTCH” BROWN
George played his early minor hockey in Pownal during the 1970s.  In his Pee Wee years, he moved to the Sherwood-Parkdale Association to continue his career.  George became a star defenceman with the Sherwood-Parkdale Metros of the Island Junior Hockey League in the late 1970s.  He was also a member of the Charlottetown Islanders Hardy Cup Championship Team in the 1980s.  George was diagnosed with cancer in 1983 and died in December of 1984.
George was the son of Bertha and the late Robert Brown and brother to John, Alan, Donnie and Helen and the husband of Cindy (MacLean).  In 1985, the Brown Family established an annual “Volunteer of the Year Award” in George’s honour.  The Award is presented each year to a deserving volunteer at the Pownal Minor Hockey Association’s closing banquet.

TED BROWN
While Ted played much of his minor hockey in Sherwood, he transferred to Pownal for his final year of Bantam in 1987-88.  In addition to hockey, Ted enjoyed baseball and continued to play each summer for recreation.  In his last years, he looked forward to spending time with his young family, helping Jessica as she became involved in T-ball.
Ted was the son of Barry and Heather and older brother to Ellen.  He was married to Marlene Hayden of Cherry Valley and father to Jessica and Will.  Ted died in a highway accident in September 1997.

WAYNE BREHAUT
Wayne was involved with Pownal Hockey from 2001 to 2004 as an assistant coach with his son Michael. In addition to hockey he enjoyed coaching his son’s soccer  team in the summer season.
Wayne proudly served as a RCMP auxiliary member and volunteered in many roles at Baptist churches.
Wayne is the son of Keith and Velma Brehaut, husband of Laura Brehaut, proud father of Sara and Michael, brother of Robert and Susan Brehaut. Wayne died July 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer.

DERRILL DRAKE
Derrill played all his minor hockey in Pownal and was a defenceman known for his hard shot, hard work and teamwork.
He made many friends throughout his minor hockey and continued to play with them in a recreation hockey league in Belfast until he moved to Halifax.
On his return home he once again took in hockey as a fan. Derrill was the son of Joyce and the late Perley Drake of Vernon Bridge and passed away in 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.

JUSTIN DRAKE
Justin joined the hockey program in Pownal in October 1995.  His family moved back to Vernon Bridge in June of that year and he eagerly looked forward to joining new teammates and friends as a second year PeeWee.  One of his coaches, Ian McIsaac remembers Justin as being a “keen and motivated player who thoroughly enjoyed everything about the game”.  Justin looked forward to every practice and game, enjoyed being with his teammates and picked up the skills of the game quickly”.
In addition to hockey, Justin liked many outdoor activities such as biking, swimming, ski-dooing and being with his friends.  Justin was the son of Dale and Sheila Drake and younger brother to Morgan. 

MELVIN DRAKE
Melvin played minor hockey in Pownal in the late 1960s and 1970s.  As a fast skating right-winger, Melvin was one of the top players in Pownal during his Bantam, Midget and Juvenile years.  He was coached during those years by his father, the late Perley Drake.  Melvin was always a “fast skater” and “good play maker” according to Perley.  When he was a first year Bantam, Melvin came second in a Provincial Skating Competition.  He also had a “terrific hard” wrist shot that took many goalies by surprise as he came speeding in on the net!
In recent years, Melvin followed the hockey career of his son, Ryan.  Ryan starred with the Pownal AAA teams in the late 1980s and early 1990s.  Melvin was the son of Joyce and the last Perley Drake of Vernon Bridge, husband of Jean Drake and father of Ryan, Courtney and a predeceased daughter Shelley.  Melvin died in July 1998, after a courageous battle with cancer.

HARRY FRASER
Harry Fraser, parent, coach, hockey enthusiast, 1939-2003.
Harry’s involvement with minor hockey goes back to the days of being a young parent and getting involved with the construction of the original Pownal Rink, in the late 1960s.  He began coaching bantam and midget teams in the late 1970s and early 80s.  He originated the title “Red Devils” for his teams, a name he borrowed from his UNB years.  It has become a name that has been adopted over the years for all Pownal Teams.
In l983-84, Harry coached a Pownal Juvenile team to the Island and Atlantic championship.  He continued coaching at the midget and juvenile levels with great success until the mid-1990s.  Harry is remembered by the players and parents as a motivator, a coach who got the most from the team no matter what the skill level.  Kids wanted to play for Harry Fraser.
Harry is survived by his wife Janet; 2 sons, Mark and David, daughter Sara and 8 grandchildren.

SHAWN GAUDET
Shawn played all of his minor hockey in Pownal from Squirts on up.  As a player, he played both forward and defence.  Shawn enjoyed the game and being part of a team with his friends and family.  His father, George, coached him in Atom, PeeWee and Bantam.  In addition to hockey, Shawn enjoyed other sports like soccer and baseball.  He was also quite artistic and enjoyed drawing.
Shawn was the son of George and Elaine Gaudet and brother to Mark, Colin and Maria.  Shawn passed away in December 1991.  In 1993, the Pownal Minor Hockey Association placed a banner in memory of Shawn and his participation as a player.

TERRY HENDRICKEN
Terry played minor hockey in Pownal from Squirt through to Midget.  He later joined the Pownal Rec League where he played with Source for Sports, now Island Plastics.  A team player, Terry enjoyed the camaraderie and challenges of sports including golf and softball.  In 1999, he founded the Thunder Men’s Softball Team in which he was player/manager.  Having had a break from hockey, Terry returned in the fall of 2002 to Pownal as a goalie for A&S Scrap Metal.  As the goalie stick slapped against the goal post, we knew it was Terry behind the mask.
On October 31, 2002 while doing what he loved, being a goalie, Terry died suddenly at the Pownal Sports Centre.  He was a victim of ARVD (an undiagnosed heart disease).  Terry was the husband of Angela Kelly, son of Doris and Phelan Hendricken and brother to Shawna, Faye and Barbie.

MIKE HERON
Mike started his hockey career in Fort Augustus, moved to Pownal during his second year in Atom and played right through to Midget.  Under coach Bob O’Shea, Mike was the starting goalie for Pownal during their first year in the Air Canada Midget AAA League in l986.  Bob remembers Mike as a “dedicated athlete whose hard work and quiet leadership won the respect of teammates, opponents, coaches and fans throughout the league”.  He also remembers Mike as “standing on his head” in tournaments in Riverview, New Brunswick and Beaufort, Quebec where his young team faced top AAA competition.
Mike was the son of Ivan and Bernadette Heron of Johnston’s River and brother to Janice, Shawn and Lisa.  Mike died as a result of an industrial accident.  In l986, a Memorial Award and Plaque was established in his honour and is awarded annually to a Bantam or Midget-aged player who exemplifies hard work, team dedication and sportsmanship.

JAMIE IRVING
Jamie came from the Cherry Valley area and began is minor hockey as a Squirt in l984.  As a defenceman, Jamie contributed a solid work ethic, willingness to learn, and enjoyment of the game.  In l994, Jamie was a key part of the Midget AAA Red Devils Island Championship Team who went to the Atlantic Championships in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.  In addition to his love for sports, Jamie was active in 4-H up until the time of his death.  On three separate occasions, Jamie went to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto to show cattle.  Jamie was also active in Sunday School and youth groups at the Presbyterian Church in Belfast.  Jamie died in the Summer of l996 as a result of a drowning accident.
Jamie was the son of Ralph and Bea Irving and brother to Jewel and Joel.



LAURIE MacCLURE
Like many minor hockey volunteers, Laurie answered “the call “ from the Pownal Minor Hockey Association and with help from Dave Curley, capably took on the job of coaching his son Josh’s Bantam team in the 1999-2000 season.  Originally from Souris, Laurie excelled in football, fastball and hockey, winning several individual and team awards with the Souris Spartans, Souris M&G Royals, and Campbell’s Boat Haulers.
Laurie was the husband of Janet (Pierce), father of Brandy, Josh and Jeremy and the son of Louise and the late Darrell MacClure.  Laurie died after a courageous battle with cancer.



JOHN FURNESS
John Furness started playing minor hockey in Pownal before the indoor arena was built. In his early years he played both goalie and forward with almost equal ability
to shoot both left and right, eventually settling into the forward position. As a under age he played in the Pownal Men’s league and later played with Pisquid and on
a Department of Agriculture team, the Aggies in the Charlottetown recreational league. His competitive spirit and love of sport also was evident in horse racing
where he bred and owned many horses racing primarily at the CDP.
After a six year battle with cancer, John passed away in October 2004 at the age of 51. He is greatly missed by his wife Kathy his children Jillian and Daniel, his mother and two brothers, other family members and many friends.



CALLUM RUSSELL MacLEAN
Callum spent hours at the Pownal rink, starting in squirts in the old arena. As he grew, he gravitated towards defence. He grew tall early which made him an intimidating force on the blue line. His last season was with the Bantam A team coached by Randy Driscoll. That team won the provincial championship in 2011. Callum ended his time in hockey as a provincial champion. What a great memory. In September 2011, Callum was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer. He under went 40 weeks of treatment in Halifax and at the QEH. In August 2012, his scans were all clear and he returned to “normal life”. But in February 2013, the cancer was back. He made one final trip to Montreal to watch the Canadiens play the Pittsburgh Penguins, and to meet Sidney Crosby. Callum passed away on April 9, 2013. Many of his teammates and coaches from Pownal Minor Hockey attended the Celebration of Life in Callum’s honour at Glen Stewart School. He is greatly missed by all who met him, and especially by his brother Tristan who also plays hockey for Pownal. Callum’s family would like to thank everyone with Pownal Minor Hockey for their support. The kindness and generosity from their community meant a lot to them during a very difficult time. Callum was also an avid sailor. And this quote came to define his courageous fight against cancer and how he chose to live his life: “We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.” Happy sailing, Callum.



MARK MacPHERSON
Mark played minor hockey in Pownal from Novice through to Midget.  Always a devoted team player, Mark loved the game and the many friendships it introduced along the way.  Mark especially enjoyed playing for Coach Wayne MacDougall.  Mark and many of his hockey friends also competed in softball and together were part of the 1993 Canada games Bronze Medal Team.  Mark died as a result of a tragic car accident in September 1999.
Mark was the son of Ralph and Marlene MacPherson, brother to Jody, Charlene and Jeff .

JEFF MacWILLIAMS
Jeff played minor hockey in Pownal from Squirts to Bantam playing in Rep Teams most of those years.  Shoulder injuries sidelined his competitive career after Bantam, but he continued to play non-contact hockey until the time of his death.  He was a devoted team player who thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the game.  Jeff was especially pleased to play for coaches Cliff Campbell and Albert Roche.  He also spent two years helping David MacDonald and his father, Kennie, with the Pownal Juvenile Team.
Jeff was the son of Kennie and Mary MacWilliams and brother to Mark.  Jeff passed away in December 1991 from meningitis at the tender age of 17.  The Pownal Minor Hockey Association has a banner on display in the Canteen to honour Jeff and his love for the game.

PAUL McGUIGAN
Paul played much of his early hockey in Montague before joining the Pownal Association.  In l984, he was a key part of the Juvenile Red Devils Atlantic Championship Team who have retired Paul’s #11 jersey to honour his memory.  In l986, Paul was part of another championship team when he helped the Montague Norsemen with an EKHL Championship.  Prior to his untimely death due to meningococcal disease in l991, Paul was giving back to hockey as a coach and referee in the Montague system.
Paul was the son of Preston and Greta McGuigan of Montague.

JEFF MURPHY
Jeff played hockey with the Pownal Minor Hockey Association from his early years as a Squirt through to PeeWee.  After PeeWee, Jeff chose to pursue his love for volleyball and basketball and played through junior, senior high school and University.  Many of the friendships that developed throughout his early hockey years remained strong.
Jeff’s other interests included soccer, rugby and computer.  He loved rollerblading, cycling and just hanging out with his friends.  Jeff’s summer jobs usually involved working with young people in various youth camps.  His humour and easy-way with youth made him a favourite!
Jeff was the son of Jack and Janice Murphy and brother to John Michael.  He passed away September 2000.

ALLEN & PHILIP MYERS
Philip joined the Pownal Minor Hockey Association when the Association was early in its existence.  He was an avid angler, local 4-H Member and regular in his local Sunday School Programs.  Philip died as a result of a traffic accident in August 1968.
Allen also played hockey in Pownal during the early years of the Association.  Allen loved fishing and hunting, was the 1972 Island Junior Skeet Champion and was also involved in his Church Sunday School Programs.  Allen died in a traffic accident in October 1974.
Allen and Philip were the sons of Sydney and Louise Myers of Mt. Albion and brothers to Richard, Mark, Tim, Heather and Sally.

SHAWN PICKARD
Shawn began playing hockey as an Atom and played up until Bantam.  A solid right-winger, Shawn loved the game, was a team player and could be counted on by his teammates to give his best, game in and game out.  In addition to hockey in the arena, Shawn was an enthusiastic street hockey player and also participated in karate and boxing.
Shawn died as a result of a traffic accident in June 1997.  Shawn was the son of Steve and Nora Pickard and brother to Chris. 

LEO QUINN
Leo played the game of hockey like he did with anything he found exciting and challenging - he put his heart and soul into it.  He was a team player and could be counted on by his teammates to play a competitive game of hockey.  Leo played hockey in Pownal for many years and in various leagues.  Leo eventually moved to the Old-timers, which gave him the satisfaction of still being on the ice playing a challenging game of hockey, and having a lot of fun with his buddies.  He also played broomball in Pownal with the Cherry Valley High Ballers.  As time went on,
 Leo moved out of hockey and on to the other sport he loved which was softball.  Every summer you could count on Leo playing shortstop on the ball field.  Leo stopped playing ball and moved to the challenging part of coaching.  With the help of Glen Kinney and Dan Cox, they put together a girls softball team and for a few years that was his passion.  Leo always enjoyed a good hockey game or ball game.
Leo died on March 15, 2004 after a two year battle with Kidney Cancer.  He was the husband of Tammy, the father of Dana and Mitchell and the son of Melvina and the late Ivan Quinn.

SCOTT REDMOND
Scott began his hockey career with Pownal as a Squirt and played within the Association until he finished Bantam.  He enjoyed the friendships that resulted from being part of a team, as well as the game itself.  As he grew older, Scott developed an interest in helping younger children and he offered his time to help coach some of the teams at the Novice and Atom levels.  Scott also enjoyed softball) and stock-car racing.
Scott was the son of Walter and Linda Redmond and brother to Eddie-Joe, Erin, Chad and Charlie.  Scott died as a result of a car accident on August 6th, 1994.

KENT ROBERTSON
Kent played in the Pownal Minor Hockey system for a number of years beginning at the Squirt level.  He enjoyed the game and especially the friendships that he developed along the way.  In addition to hockey, Kent enjoyed golf, waterfowl hunting and training Labrador Retrievers., He belonged to the Charlottetown Trap and Skeet club and the Red Rock Hunting Retriever Club. 
Kent was the son of Doug and Jeannie Robertson and brother to Kim Cameron.  “Living life to the fullest with his loving family and many dear friends”, Kent’s life was cut short at the age of 19 after his first bout of depression.  “Treasure your good health”.

 
CYRIL MacPHERSON
Cyril began assisting with his son Joey’s Squirts division of Pownal Minor Hockey Association in 1978 and until 1988 coached or assisted with one of his four sons’ Squirts, Novice, or Atom division teams. Following that he continued to be a fixture at the rink until Lennie completed minor hockey in the late 90’s. For several years he was also a volunteer with Bunbury-Southport-Crossroads minor baseball. As well, he was a dedicated fan for his sons’ high school and UPEI rugby teams. Prior to his sons being in minor hockey, Cyril enjoyed playing hockey several seasons with the Pownal C League and the Belfast Recreational League. In recent years he was frequently seen on the golf course in his spare time.
Cyril died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart disease in March 2007. He was married to Mary (McKenna) and was the father of Joey, Stevie, Timmy, and Lennie, and proud grandfather of Abby, Kaitlyn, Spencer and Analise. He was also brother to Reg, Mary, Norma, JD (deceased), Louise, Donna, Debi, Peter, Karen, Connie, and Lori.

J.D. MacPHERSON
J.D. was involved in the Pownal Sports Centre as a Director and Secretary in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.  In these positions, he saw many renovations to the rink completed.  He also supported Pownal Minor Hockey in his position as a Councilor for Stratford.
In recent years, J.D.’s major interest was in following his son’s hockey career which began in Pownal and continued as he went on to play Canadian  University and ten years of minor professional hockey.  
J.D. passed away suddenly October 2006.  He was the son of John Norman and Reta MacPherson, the husband of Sandie, father of Forbie, father-in-law of Amy, and grampy of Owen and Hayden.



JOHN W. MacDONALD

John W. MacDonald along with Phil Matusiewicz co-chaired the Pownal Memorial Hockey Tournament for the first four years. John was very pleased to be able to do this as he had always felt strongly that we should have a Tournament in Pownal. He was even more pleased that it was to be a Memorial Tournament. John had spent countless hours at the Pownal Rink with his two sons, who played most of their Minor Hockey here and also began to referee here as well. He also served on the Board of the Pownal Minor Hockey Association. He was so very pleased that our beautiful new rink came to Pownal. John passed away all too suddenly on December 9, 2006. 

ELLIOT BRAZIL
Elliot was involved in sports all his life, but hockey and baseball were his main passions. Wherever there was a game Elliot was never to far away. The highlight of his hockey playing career was being involved with the Charlottetown Islander’s in their run for the Hardy Cup in 1984 and the Allan Cup in 1991.
His dedication and love of the game was obvious, as he and his sons Robert and Patrick were regulars at noon time hockey at the old U.P.E.I. rink (or wherever ice time was available). Elliott enjoyed playing hockey in a noontime hockey league right up until January 2007, which he jokingly referred to as the NHL. At that time he was also the manager of the Bantam AAA team that Patrick played on.
Elliott became involved in the Pownal Minor Hockey organization as an assistant coach to Ray (Skippy) Stewart when his oldest boy Robert started to play minor hockey in Pownal in 1995. Ray and Elliott coached together for 5 years. Elliot loved all the kids and would do anything for them, but expected hard work and dedication in return. He gave his time freely and was a great fundraiser, selling tickets on almost anything, including one hour flights in the small plane he flew.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Linda and his boys: Robert, Patrick, stepson Greg, and by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.

LEO McNALLY (Jr)
Leo was first involved with the Pownal Minor Hockey Association when he assisted with his son Mitchell’s Squirt division in 1995. He continued an active role in Mitchell’s minor hockey career in many capacities, such as coaching, managing or as trainer. Leo was an active sports enthusiast, playing rec hockey, slo-pitch ball and coaching minor ball. He also coached for many years in the Fort Augustus Women’s Slo-Pitch League. In recent years, Leo could be found at the Charlottetown Driving Park enjoying his other two sport passions, harness racing and playing poker.
Leo passed away suddenly on June 19, 2010, from complications of a heart attack. He was the husband of Michelle, father of Mitchell and son of Florence and the late Leo McNally. 

ROB MacRAE (1966-2010)
Rob began his association with Pownal Minor Hockey when his son, Ryan, began to play at the age of five.  During the past ten years Rob helped out with whatever needed to be done.  From coach, assistant coach, fund raiser and team manager to tying kid’s laces or cheering in the stands, Rob could always be counted on to lend a helping hand.  He was also very active in the Stratford Minor Ball Association.  In the summer months Rob supported Ryan’s baseball teams in being a coach/assistant coach or helping out in the dugout. Rob’s love of all sports was evident to all who knew him.  This made him not only a good coach, but a caring mentor to all the kids he came in contact with.  He always encouraged kids to play to the best of their abilities and to be competitive, but also nurtured fair play and sportsmanship. He felt that whatever happened after a game, good or bad, should remain on the ice. His main goal was for kids to have a positive experience, enhance their self-esteem, and share good times together.  Rob knew the importance of team sports as he himself was very involved in hockey and baseball growing up in Charlottetown and made lifelong friendships because of these sports.  He will be remembered not only by those who were close to him, but also all those kids and adults he impacted throughout his years of volunteering.  Rob died in September 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.



MICHAEL SCHELLEN
Mike began playing hockey in squirt and continued to do so right up to minor junior. His minor junior years were in Montague, as Pownal didn’t have a team at the time. The last year he played the team won the PEI division and went off island for the Atlantics. Mike also enjoyed 4-H, showing his dairy calves and winning the odd trophy. Mike loved his friends and family and enjoyed spending time with them. His nieces and nephews loved him to pieces. Mike was known for being a jokester...always picking to annoy you in his loving way. He always made people laugh by funny faces or things he would say. Mike moved to Alberta in 2008 and worked in the oil industry until the time of his death. Mike passed away suddenly on August 15, 2013. He was the husband of Marnie, son of Marla Jenkins, Andy Schellen, brother to Jeff (Heidi) and Steven, and uncle to Kase and Leah Schellen.



EDWARD “ED” WOOD (November 3, 1915 - August 31, 2011)
Ed Wood was passionate about hockey for his entire 95+ years. He played and coached hockey on outdoor rinks while young—often travelling by horse and sleigh—and in the early 1960s coached his beloved Pownal Royals in the North River Hockey League. He was a founding director of the Pownal Sports Centre, donating a portion of his farm land on which the original facility was built in 1966. Ed was the rink’s first manager/ice-maker (long before artificial ice!) and he personally recalled, “There were some tough old times trying to keep the ice on it in the spring of the year. I would set the alarm clock for the middle of the night and see if it was cold enough to put a flood of ice on.” Ed also coached minor hockey, girls hockey and broomball, and relished playing left wing on the Pownal Oldtimers team. He was a charter member of the Pownal Red Devils Booster Club and in his later years, following his move to Charlottetown, enjoyed getting back to Pownal at every opportunity to watch rink activities. Ed was especially pleased to be present at the opening of the twin-rink facility in 2003.



GORDON DOUGHART
Gordon entered the Pownal Minor Hockey Program in the Novice Division in 1984-85 following two seasons in the CanSkate Program. One of the highlights of his minor hockey experience was a trip to Boston in March 1995 with his midget teammates and the opportunity to see his beloved Bruins at Boston Gardens.
Gordon maintained his love of the sport while participating in league and recreational men’s hockey in Pownal and later in Sydney where he settled with his family and pursue his work as a Red Seal Chef. Gordon also enjoyed and competed in softball, soccer, rugby, volleyball, golf and paintball.
Gordon lost his two-year struggle with cancer on December 31, 2014 at the age of 37.
At his request, an annual memorial hockey pool has been organized to operate during the NHL Playoffs with 50% of the proceeds to assist a family dealing with cancer. More than 100 participants joined the pool in 2016.
Gordon was the son of Kathryn and George Doughart of Vernon River.



ERIC DONOVAN
Eric was raised in Glace Bay, Cape Breton but moved here married an Island girl and we raised a family. Eric always played sports and was passionate about hockey and baseball. Both our children Emma and Devin grew-up and played in Pownal. Eric coached Devin’s teams over the years.
Eric’s passion and love for the game shined through in coaching many young players.
He believed in teaching fairness, sportsmanship and the love of the game to the players.
Eric believed in giving back and supporting the community. He was a great husband, father, brother and friend. He worked hard in and for his community.
He will be forever missed and leaves a legacy in his children to support and give back to their community. Lisa, Emma and Devin.



MORGEN McINNIS
Morgen started in the Pownal rink at a very young age participating in the CanSkate program. He would switch over to hockey playing Squirts all the way to Midget.
In his early years he got his start playing goalie before he found his place on the forward line playing left wing. Morgen also would play a few years of Junior C and
in the Pownal Rec League for the KB Carpentry Flames. He was a dedicated player who worked hard on the ice standing out wearing his signature “red helmet” while
keeping his teammates laughing on and off the ice. His favourite NHL team was the New Jersey Devils simply because he was also a “Red Devil”.
Growing up he was actively involved in this community and a member of the Cherry Cliffe 4-H Club. A country kid well into adulthood who loved driving round and
round in the tractor. He loved being outdoors farming, quading, hunting and fishing.
Morgen would follow his father’s footsteps working in the carpentry trade. Morgen had an infectious personality and would make friends everywhere he went.
Morgen passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in July 2016. Morgen was the husband of Peggy McInnis, father to Maria, Ava and Blake.
Son of Brenda and Pius McInnis.



JASON McKENNA
Jason played all of his minor hockey in Pownal. He spent many days at Pownal rink, whether he was playing hockey, refereeing or watching his older brother Shane play. Hockey was definitely Jason’s favourite sport. He was a little guy that could squeeze his way past the bigger guys. He loved hockey and everything that came with it. His passion for the Boston Bruins was something he will always be remembered by. He lived and breathed Boston Bruins. He even signed his name Jason #77 (Ray Bourque was his favourite player). If he had his choice he would live in Boston, somewhere between the Boston Gardens and Fenway Park. To be able to watch his two favourite teams play, as he had when making the trip on many occasions.
Jason was a very funny, helpful and kind hearted boy, who was loved by so many.
Jason was the son of Reg and Betty-Lou and brother to Shane and Karla and brother-in-law to Timmy. He was also an amazing uncle to Jack, Beau and Ross. Jason passed away on January 6th, 2018 at the age of 40.
“Go Boston Go.”

STEVE MacQUAID
Steve's love of hockey began very early, skating on open ponds in his early years, playing high school hockey, managing teams through university and coaching in Montague during the 70's. When we moved to Tea Hill, he became involved with coaching and managing teams for Pownal Minor Hockey as he followed his son, Tim, through the minor league program. He would also serve as president of Pownal Minor Hockey for several years and later acted as a liaison between parents and the Association if issues of conflict arose. One of his fondest memories was chairing the Midget AAA Atlantic Tournament in the late 90's when Ted Nolan was the guest speaker.
He loved nothing better than to rent ice time during March Break and have all his grandkids and their friends come skating in Pownal. He rarely missed a game when the next generation began to play hockey and ringette. In recent years, he was a dedicated player at Tuesday/Thursday Shinny Hockey and rarely missed a game.

DARYL BROWN
Daryl, like most Canadian kids, grew up watching and playing hockey, and started as soon as he could stand on skates and played competitively for many years in New Brunswick. He developed a passion both for playing and coaching while helping coach his younger brother.  Relocating to Stratford, PEI in 2008 with his young family, meant the boys would be joining the Pownal Minor Hockey Association once they were old enough to play. And there was never any doubt that he was planning to coach them as well.  Daryl did get to coach, or assist, for all three of them before his untimely death from cancer in December of 2017. Daryl could always be found at the rink during hockey season. He enjoyed all the time he spent there with his own boys and all the other players and hockey parents and coaches he got to know over the many years. He was a proud hockey father and an amazing role model for Avery, Daniel and Brennan. We know he’s watching and we hope he’s still proud. We miss you Coach.

KEVIN AYLWARD
Kevin was born in Nova Scotia on March 20, 1979 and after moving to PEI in 1987, he joined the minor hockey program in Pownal. He played through all the levels as a defenseman. Kevin was a great teammate who played hard but would sometimes find himself in the penalty box to his mother’s dismay. 
Once Kevin aged out of the program, he started coaching. He coached peewee, bantam and midget levels. He was always a players’ coach and was well respected by his players. Kevin appreciated hard work and hard hitting. One did not have to be the best player on the ice but as long as you were giving your best it would get recognized. Kevin was also fiercely loyal to his players. Some might say too loyal, as it may have led to an ejection or two in standing up for them. He always coached A or house level as these were the players that played for the love of the game. He always tried to make it fun and had an easygoing attitude. 
Kevin started back on the hockey scene when his son Kiptyn started playing. He would assist on the bench opening the door and helping the head coach. Kevin’s main role was in the dressing room or at the entrance to the ice getting the boys pumped up and leading a chant that could be heard all over the rink. The boys really enjoyed responding to his chant and would say it loud and proud before going onto the ice. Kevin spent time on the ice teaching his daughter Skyla how to skate. Skyla is now also playing hockey. Kevin really enjoyed being a hockey parent and attended every game and practice if he wasn’t working. Always watching proudly from the glass. Kiptyn and Skyla both know that Kevin continues to watch them from above. 
Kevin suddenly passed away on September 27, 2020 and was the son of Rita and the late Gerard Aylward. He is missed everyday by his Mom, brother John, his children Kiptyn and Skyla, their mother Crystal and his many friends and family. 

BRUCE PIPPY
Bruce Pippy was a lifelong player, supporter, volunteer and former board member of the Pownal Sports Centre, serving in many capacities dating back to the original rink construction back in 1966-1967. Bruce took on many active roles in the Pownal Sports Centre serving for many years as a board member and as vice president. Bruce, alongside his wife Carol, were also key members of the Capital Campaign for the new double ice surface and upgraded Pownal Arena and Stadium.
A long-time hockey player Bruce began wearing Pownal colors back in the early 1960's while playing and being the captain for the Pownal Royals, he continued to play rec hockey and enjoy the weekday senior skates into the mid 2000's.
As a local business owner, Bruce through his businesses Pippy’s Irving and later Pippy’s Parts & Service sponsored countless hockey teams and players over the past 50 years. Included in those teams, was Pownal's first AAA hockey team which was called Pippy's Irving Capitals. For over 55 years, Bruce built and maintained a natural ice surface on the family pond located on the MacLennan Road in Hazelbrook. This same pond was enjoyed by many local youth and has now seen 4 generations of the Pippy family plus many more families enjoy and learn to skate. In recent years Bruce, could be found sitting in the stands any day of the week cheering on his grandchildren who have played and continue to play for Pownal Minor Hockey Association.   



AARON MacMILLAN
Aaron loved the game of hockey and was a beloved member of the Pownal Minor Hockey Association.  He was a skilled hockey player who played defense. He was a Pownal Red Devil for his hockey career.
Aaron was excited when his boys were old enough to play and Aaron, the true family man that he was, looked forward to spending his free time at the rink teaching and watching his boys play the game they all knew and loved. 
For many years, Aaron was a dedicated volunteer coach for the PMHA. He was passionate about developing kids’ hockey skills and he spent many years and countless hours investing in the development of young boys and girls in the Association. Aaron was a dedicated and committed coach. He approached coaching with fairness. He preached sportsmanship and hard work. He was always laughing and having fun. He could light up a room with his infectious smile. His players loved his fair but firm approach. He was motivating and inspiring. His players knew that Aaron was always in their corner and ready to help them build their confidence and their love of the game. 
Aaron was also a very generous man, and not only with his time. Aaron was known to have purchased team track suits or jackets for those players who couldn’t afford to do so on their own, he was known to pay registration fees for those less fortunate who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to participate. A silent hero, he was never one to look for recognition.
When not at the rink, Aaron could always be found at the family farm, MacMillan Farms, a fixture on the Pownal Road. But more than anything Aaron was a family man. He loved his family fiercely. He was an adoring husband to the love of his life, Lisa; and a devoted father and mentor to his children: Makayla, Cohldyn, Jayce and Jaxon. He was a proud poppy to his grandson Lincoln.
An extremely proud father, Aaron took pride in watching his boys at the rink and was a fixture at all the boys’ hockey games. If Aaron wasn’t behind the bench coaching, he could be found standing in the corner behind the glass, arms crossed, watching his boys. 
Aaron was a coach, mentor, friend, son, brother, uncle, father, and husband. Aaron’s impact on the PMHA hockey community was immense and he has left us all with a legacy of love.

GLORIA WHALEN
Gloria is remembered as a fierce competitor on the ice and in every other sports field she chose to enter by her teammates and fellow competitors.  Whether it was hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, speed skating or track, she was determined to compete at a high level.  She truly loved the thrill of competition and the many friends she made along the way.  She loved sports so much that she even convinced her doctors that playing hockey while receiving radiation therapy would be beneficial to her health.  They agreed.  After many years of coaching as a physical education teacher, she joined the Pownal Minor Hockey Association.  That same passion helped her guide many young female hockey players on both of her daughters’ teams.  Along with Shawn and Sandy, they were able to bring a couple of provincial banners back to Pownal.  She was so proud of her three kids and numerous nieces and nephews who also played their hockey here in Pownal.

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