As one of the first Parry Sound teams to compete for a provincial trophy, the 1936/37 Parry Sound Junior Shamrocks are remembered for putting Parry Sound on the map as a sports town. During the 1936-37 hockey season the Parry Sound Junior Shamrocks continuously appeared in local newspapers with such comments such as “Sixty minutes… Read more »
1969 Mactier ‘Legionnaires’
In a geographic area that is best known for producing hockey players, it is interesting that some of the most noted local teamwork stems from a different sport altogether; specifically, MacTier Fastball. Fastball history in MacTier dates back to the 1930’s where teams played both softball and fastball. The war broke up baseball in the… Read more »
1961/62 Bantam All Stars
Fifty years ago Parry Sound was a hockey mad town with a reputation for great teams and incredible community support. The Intermediate Shamrock teams once led by the likes of Doug Orr and the Ryder Brothers filled the arena with fans. In 1961, Parry Sound became part of the Boston Bruins Farm System and professional… Read more »
1959 PSHS Jr. Curling
Curling has a long and distinguished history in Parry Sound. The Parry Sound Curling Club was founded in 1898 and no community could have been prouder than when the 1959 Parry Sound High School Curling Team created Provincial and National media attention through their successes on the Rink. This story starts at the beginning of… Read more »
1964 Mactier Legion Flyers
The history of softball/fastball in MacTier dates back to the1930’s. It was after World War II ended and the servicemen came home when ball teams were again being organized. In 1945, Ralph Pender of Parry Sound who worked as a Canadian Pacific Railway yardman and who lived at the boarding house in MacTier, formed the… 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 »
