Wallace Allan Rochon was born in Parry Sound, Ontario on August 8, 1951, and was the oldest of 4 children born to Wally & Shirley Rochon (nee Salt) – he was followed by a sister Sandra, and two brothers, Larry, and Michael. He was known to his family and friends as Allan, or Al, but… Read more »
Mac Childerhose
Mac Childerhose (Edward MacCabe) was born on December 2, 1922 in the small town of Shawville, Quebec, and was always proud of his Ottawa Valley roots. He was an only child and was raised by his maternal grandparents. When the family moved to Ottawa, Mac attended Lisgar Collegiate Institute where he played hockey, rugby, and… Read more »
1956-57 Junior ‘C’ Shamrocks
More than 25 eager hockey players showed up for the Parry Sound Junior ‘C’ Shamrocks’ 1956-1957 first try-out and practice. A number of new faces including Clyde York, Denton Vowels & Pete Cummings were intermingled amongst many of the previous year’s team members. Under the management of Alex Eagar, Matt Matthews, Roly McIsaac & Mel… Read more »
Wilfred ‘Bucko’ McDonald
Wilfred Kennedy McDonald was born in Fergus, Ontario on October 31, 1911. He earned the nickname ‘Bucko’ as a boy in Fergus. ‘Bucko’ is thought to be an Irish term for a fighter or one who is athletically inclined, and in this case, it fits. Prior to hockey, Bucko was known for Canada’s “other” official… Read more »
Les Tabobondung
Leslie E. Tabobondung was born December 30, 1937 to Flora and Leslie Tabobondung. The eldest of four children, Les is Anishnawbe from Parry Island (Wasauksing) First Nation. Les learned to skate on Hay Bay when he was 7 years old. His first pair of skates belonged to his Aunt Thelma. Les began playing house league… Read more »
Ernie Eves
If you have ever driven on Hwy ‘400’, used the West Parry Sound Health Centre, visited the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, attended the Festival of the Sound at the Stockey Centre, docked at the municipal marina or simply played hockey, baseball, soccer or participated in figure skating or any other number of activities at… Read more »
