Mark Lofthouse
Mark Lofthouse is a former professional ice hockey player. Born in New Westminster, B.C., Lofthouse was drafted in 1977 in the second round, 21st overall by the Washington Capitals. While the majority of his playing time was spent in the minors, Lofthouse played 181 games in the NHL between 1977 and 1983 with the Capitals and Detroit Red Wings. He scored 42 goals and added 38 assists for 80 points.
View More »Joe Watson
Joe Watson was born in Smithers and played hockey as soon as he could walk and with the winters lasting up to half a year he had plenty of time to play hockey. Joe grew up with five brothers, among them his younger brother Jimmy, who later played in the NHL alongside Joe in Philadelphia.
View More »Ron Flockhart
Hailing from Smithers, Ron Flockhart is a former professional ice hockey player whose skill and scoring prowess made him a notable figure in the NHL. Flockhart's journey from the small town of Smithers to a successful career in the NHL is marked by his offensive abilities and contributions to the teams he played for.
View More »Lindsay Carson
Lindsay Carson, a native of Oxbow, Saskatchewan, played seven seasons in the National Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers and Hartford Whalers. Carson possessed a heavy shot and was known for his stick handling abilities and speed on the ice.
View More »Gary Nylund
Gary Nylund, born October 28, 1963, in Surrey, British Columbia, is a retired Canadian professional hockey player whose career blended physical dominance on the ice with remarkable heroism off it. Raised in North Delta, Nylund emerged as a standout young defenceman, eventually starring for the Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL. His size, toughness, and surprising mobility made him one of the league’s premier blue liners, leading to his selection as the 3rd overall pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft.
View More »Eddie Johnstone
Born in Brandon, Manitoba, but growing up in Vernon, BC, Eddie Johnstone is a former professional ice hockey player who played 10 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings and featured in the 1979 Stanley Cup Finals with the Rangers.
View More »Terry Grant
Terry Grant, aka Mantracker, is a 25-year veteran of the Alberta Foothills Search and Rescue Team and the Chief Scout of Scouts Canada. An expert in utilizing clues such as footprints, probable path and other signs of human presence to track prey, Grant starred for 6 seasons in the reality TV hit Mantracker which made its premiere in 2006.
View More »Greg Mueller
Greg Mueller is a 3 time World Champion poker player and a retired professional Hockey player. Born June 2nd 1971 in Schaffhausen, the German/Canadian grew up in White Rock, BC but returned to Europe to play professional hockey in Germany.
View More »Dan Hamhuis
Dan Hamhuis was born and raised in Smithers, to parents Marty and Ida. He has two sisters, Erin and Cindy. Beginning to play organized hockey at the age of four, Hamhuis was competing against other players as old as eight years. He went to provincials four seasons in a row and won the title with the Smithers Storm in overtime during his last year of minor hockey.
View More »Sebastian Clovis
Sebastian Clovis is not just a licensed contractor; he's a beacon of excellence in every aspect of the construction process, from envisioning architectural details to executing flawless finishes. He has a commitment to crafting enduring, personalized spaces while upholding the standards in the tradition of so many great builders. His journey began in his teens under the mentorship of a master builder, but he temporarily diverted his path to pursue a football scholarship and a career in the CFL, culminating in a triumphant Grey Cup Championship with the BC Lions in 2006.
View More »Steve Darling
Steve Darling proudly calls Port Coquitlam home. Along with his wife, Jen, he is raising their two children, Hayley and Hunter, and their dog, Red. Steve is currently in his second term on the council in the City of Port Coquitlam. He is also a Senior Broadcast Journalist with Proactive Investors, a digital media site covering business news. In Port Coquitlam, Steve spends countless hours on local soccer fields, lacrosse, and hockey rinks, where he coaches boys' hockey and girls' soccer.
View More »Rich Sutter
Rich Sutter, born in Viking Alberta, is a former professional ice hockey player who contributed to the Sutter family legacy being one of six brothers to play in the NHL. Rich's journey from the small town of Viking to a successful NHL career reflects a dedication to the sport that runs deep in the Sutter family.
View More »Rob Thomson
Rob Thomson, known as “Topper,” is a Canadian baseball manager whose career spans playing, coaching, and leading Major League Baseball teams. A standout player for the Stratford Nationals in Ontario, he went on to play college baseball at St. Clair County Community College and later the University of Kansas, where he led the Jayhawks in hits in 1984 and 1985 and set the school’s single season batting average record.
View More »Bob Rouse
Born in Surrey, B.C., Bob Rouse played 1,061 NHL games, winning in back to back Stanley Cups with Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998. A prototypical stay-at-home defenceman, Rouse was drafted in 1982 by the Minnesota North Stars.
View More »Andrea Burk
Andrea Burk is a Canadian former rugby player who became one of the country’s most respected figures in women’s rugby. Raised in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Burk grew up in an active, sport-focused environment and began playing rugby at age 15 with the Capilano Rugby Football Club, while also competing in soccer at a high level. She played high school rugby at Carson Graham Secondary School, where her early exposure to the sport helped shape a lifelong passion.
View More »Adam Kingsmill
Adam Kingsmill is a Canadian Para ice hockey goaltender who has emerged as one of the country’s top netminders on the international stage. Born and raised in Smithers, BC, Kingsmill grew up in a hockey family, following in the footsteps of his father and brother as a goaltender. He developed his skills playing stand-up hockey and quickly earned recognition for his athleticism, determination, and technical ability.
View More »David Tomlinson
David Tomlinson is the lead radio colour commentator for the Vancouver Canucks. A retired professional ice hockey player from Vancouver, Tomlinson attended Boston University on a hockey scholarship from 1987-1991. After graduating, he played 5 seasons AHL and IHL. During this time he was called up several times to the NHL, playing 42 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers.
View More »John Craighead
John Craighead is a former professional ice hockey right winger and enforcer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he played three seasons in the BCJHL before turning pro. Craighead spent several years split between the ECHL and IHL before being called up by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1996–97 season.
View More »Ron Sutter
Ron Sutter played 18 season in the National Hockey League, joining his brothers Brian, Brent, Darryl, Duane and Rich Sutter, all of whom played in NHL. He was the highest draft pick of the family, taken 4th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1982 and was the last of the Sutter brothers to retire from the NHL.
View More »Trinity Ellis
Trinity Ellis is a two-time Olympian and one of Canada’s standout talents in luge, known for her speed, consistency, and calm presence on the ice. Born in Vancouver and raised in Pemberton, British Columbia, Ellis grew up immersed in the mountains — skiing from the age of two and spending her childhood in outdoor sports ranging from soccer to gymnastics. Her path to luge began at age 11 during a Grade 6 field trip to the Whistler Sliding Centre. The rush of the track immediately hooked her, sparking a dream she would chase with determination.
View More »Chris Holmstead
Chris Holmstead is a Canadian bobsleigh brakeman whose athletic journey spans hockey, long‑track speed skating, and ultimately the national bobsleigh program. Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Holmstead grew up on the ice, playing competitive hockey throughout his childhood and early teens. At seventeen, he stepped away from the sport, beginning a multi‑year break from competition. That time away made him realize how much he missed training with purpose, chasing goals, and pushing himself in a high‑performance environment.
View More »Amy Fraser
Amy Fraser is a Canadian freestyle skier who has become one of the country’s top halfpipe athletes, reaching the Olympic stage just six years after she first stepped into the freestyle park. Although she grew up skiing from the age of two, Fraser didn’t discover freestyle until her early twenties while studying at the University of Calgary.
View More »Cyrus Gray
Cyrus Gray is a Canadian bobsleigh pilot whose journey from Liberia to the Olympic stage has defined him as one of the most resilient and promising athletes in the sport. Born in Liberia, Gray spent his early childhood amid civil unrest before moving to Duncan, British Columbia, where he grew up playing soccer and basketball. His athleticism carried him to Camosun College, where he excelled as a point guard.
View More »Caitlin Nash
Caitlin Nash is one of Canada’s most promising luge athletes, known for her historic breakthroughs in doubles and her rapid rise in women’s singles. Born and raised in Whistler, B.C., Nash discovered luge at age seven while watching training runs during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in her hometown. A year later, she attended a recruitment camp at the Whistler Sliding Centre—one run down the track was all it took to hook her for life.
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