James Vantour

Hockey historian and author



Crowsnest Lions, 1950-51

 

Left to right: Coach Scotty Munro, George Swolinski, Gordie Vejprava, Leonard Allen, Walt Trentini, Clarence Jaster, Allan Bucholz, Mike Vrabec, Gene Achtymichuk, Jack Muir, Vern Pachal, Ted Lebioda, Ralph Vold, Gordon Andre, Bruce Lea. (Photo courtesy of Gord Vejprava)




Regina Pats, 1951-52

 

Front row (l to r): Joe Selinger, Ed Litzenberger, Murray Armstrong (coach), Beattie Ramsay, Dan Diamond, Sandy Archer (trainer), Joe Sauve, Bob Tyler

Middle row: Harvey Schmidt, Jack Chandler, Doug Killoh, Bob Turner, Warren Dowie, Ted Yarnton, Bernie Grebinsky, John Reeve

Back row: Bill Nixon, Bev Bell, Willie Papp, Murray Balfour (stick boy), Brian McDonald, Gord Cowan, Tony Schneider (Photo courtesy of Bev Bell)




Medicine Hat Tigers, 1953-54

 

Back row: Don Smith, Warren Back, Elmer Pelto, Harry Thorkalson, Jerry Penner, Reno Zanier, Leo Theofan, Ed Ferenz, Bud Syerson, Alf Cadman, Larry Plante.

Front row: Fred Gaber, Vic Link, Ray Demore, Ron Craven (coach), Val Fonteyne, Bill Hunter (owner-manager), John Czuy, Milan Marcetta, Don Clarke.

Kneeling: D. Joyner (mascot), D. Romeike (trainer). (Photo courtesy of Val Fonteyne)