Doug, for many years, held several coaching, refereeing and senior executive positions with Elmvale, Georgian Bay, Huronia, Little NHL and Ontario Minor Hockey Associations. He was a founding Member of the Huronia Minor Hockey League. He was made a Little NHL Honorary Life Member. Doug’s passion was refereeing and many Elmvale referees were trained and tutored by him. A Trophy in his name is given each year by Elmvale Minor Hockey Association.
Click on the Photo Gallery link below to see Doug in his "Punch Imlach" hat and the trophy presented annually in his name.
Springwater Sports Heritage would like to express its appreciation for the significant contribution made by Ross and Joan McConnell as well as SSH volunteers for their research, collection and collation of information.