Celebrities | 2024 Smithers Celebrity Golf Tournament

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.

Dave Babych

Dave had a successful 19 year career in the National Hockey League playing for Winnipeg, Hartford, Vancouver, Philadelphia and LA and appeared in two NHL All-Star games. Babych finished his career with 142 goals and 581 assists for 723 points in 1195 NHL games, along with 970 penalty minutes. He added 21 goals and 41 assists for 62 points in 114 playoff games.

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.

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.

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.

Mark Howe

Mark Howe is a former professional ice hockey defenseman and left winger who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) following six seasons in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Son of hockey legend Gordie Howe, he was known as one of the best two-way NHL defensemen of the 1980s, being a three-time runner-up for the Norris Trophy and making the Stanley Cup finals three times as a player.

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.

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.

Faber Drive

Smithers celebrity Golf is proud to welcome Faber Drive as the tournament’s house band for the weekend festivities. Formed in 2004, the Juno Award-nominated pop punk band from Mission, BC, consists of lead vocalist Dave Faber, lead guitarist Jordan Pritchett, bass guitarist Jeremy Liddle and drummer Seamus O’Neil.

Todd Talbot

TV host, entrepreneur, entertainer and funny guy. Todd believes that the only way to be truly happy in life is to find something that you are passionate about and then figure out some way to make money at it! Both acting and real estate have allowed him to do just that and came together as he began a new chapter in his career as TV Host of Love It or List It Vancouver.

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.

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.

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.

Al Secord

Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Al Secord played on the 1976 Memorial Cup winning team, Hamilton Fincups of the OHL prior to being drafted 16th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft. Over a NHL career that spanned 12 years, he played for the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia, scoring 273 goals and 222 assists for 495 points and registering 2093 career penalty minutes in 766 career games.

Randy Heath

Randy Heath is a retired Canadian hockey player. Born in Vancouver, Heath had a successful junior career playing three seasons in Portland from 1981 to 1984. He was a part of two Memorial Cup runs during his time in the Rose City and is among the all-time leading scorers in Winterhawks history, scoring 178 goals (2nd all-time) and 340 points (8th all-time) in 199 career WHL games.

Rachel Brown

Rachel Brown was born and raised in Smithers, B.C. She began curling at the age of 11 and instantly fell in love with the game. She moved to Edmonton in 2005 for university and continued to pursue her love of curling. Rachel tried out for the University of Alberta Pandas varsity team and was successful in her pursuit.

Tim Hunter

Tim Hunter played 16 seasons in the NHL with the Calgary Flames, Quebec Nordiques, Vancouver Canucks, and San Jose Sharks. Chosen in the 3rd round of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft (#54 overall) by the Atlanta Flames, Hunter was on the Flames' 1989 Stanley Cup championship team, and also appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1986 with Calgary and in 1994 with Vancouver.

Craig MacTavish

Craig MacTavish is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He played center for 17 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues, winning the Stanley Cup four times (1987, 1988, 1990, 1994). He was the last NHL player not to wear a helmet during games.

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.

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.

Dana Murzyn

Dana Murzyn is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Drafted out of the Western Hockey League (WHL), he was selected fifth overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.

Tommy Greene

Growing up in Lumberton, North Carolina, Greene had a very special coach - his grandmother. “She was the first person to catch me. I didn’t want to hurt her so what it did was made me go around the plate more. She caught me until I was thirteen.” Tommy played baseball for Whiteville High School and after graduation was selected 14th in the first round of the 1985 draft.

Aaron Pritchett

Acclaimed for bringing “rock energy” to “country audiences”, Aaron Pritchett continues to hold the title of one of the most sought after artists in the business. Growing up in Kitimat, BC, Pritchett got his start as a DJ at Rooster's Country Cabaret bar in Pitt Meadows, BC, and played in a house band performing cover tunes.

Charlie Simmer

Charlie Simmer grew up in Terrace Bay, Ontario on the north shore of Lake Superior. It was here where his hockey skills were cultivated playing minor hockey as a child. He left town to play for the Kenora Muskies and later moved to the OHL Soo Grey Hounds. After being drafted by the California Seals, who later moved to Cleveland to become the Barons, he then signed with the Los Angeles Kings.

John Grisdale

John Grisdale spent 15 years as the BCHL commissioner from 2003-2018. As a player, he played 6 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks. After graduating from NCAA Michigan Tech, he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs but was traded to Vancouver in 1974 and spent the bulk of his 250-game NHL career with the Canucks.

Chris Oddleifson

Chris Oddleifson is a former professional ice hockey centre who played in the NHL from 1972 until 1981. He is best known for his time with the Vancouver Canucks, where he was one of the team's top players for much of the 1970s and served as team captain in 1976–77.

Dana Ferguson

Growing up in Stony Plain, Alberta, Ferguson started curling at the age of 8. She played for the University of Alberta for 5 years, playing every single position at Nationals and even earning an All-Star third award along the way. After University, Ferguson joined forces with Team Sweeting where she won 2 provincial titles, 1 Canada Cup, 3 Grand Slams, 1 Continental Cup, and finished runner up at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts twice.

Garry Monahan

When Garry Monahan was selected first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1963 NHL amateur draft, he became the first-ever draft pick in NHL history. Born in Barrie, Ontario, Monahan played 12 seasons in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Vancouver Canucks.

Ron Duguay

Ron Duguay played 12 seasons in the NHL from 1977 through 1989, and served four seasons as a minor league coach. Duguay played for his hometown Sudbury Wolves of the OMJHL throughout his entire junior career spanning from 1973 to 1977 and was drafted 13th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1977 NHL amateur draft.

Gerry O’Flaherty

Gerry O'Flaherty was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is the son of long time minor league hockey star and NHL player, John "Peanuts" O'Flaherty. Gerry, who was nicknamed "Flapper," played 438 games in the NHL, mostly with the Vancouver Canucks.

Dennis Kearns

Dennis Kearns was an excellent puck-moving defenceman with a good shot from the point who spent his entire ten-year NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks. He was useful on the power-play and with the team's transition game but he needed to be paired with someone who would stay back when Kearns embarked on one of his rushes or was pinching in at the blueline.

Nathan Lafayette

What if Nathan Lafayette didn’t hit the post in Game 7 against the Rangers in 1994? Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, Lafayette played for the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and Los Angeles Kings. Over his 6 years in the NHL, he played 187 regular season games but due to injuries, his career was cut short.

Claire Dalton

Claire Dalton plays for PWHL Montreal in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. A native of Etobicoke, Ontario, Dalton played Midget AA for the Toronto Aeros and was selected to Team Ontario Red, winning the National Women’s U18 Championship in 2017. That same year, she joined Team Canada at the U18 World Championship, earning a bronze medal.

Brad Layzell

Brad Layzell is a certified sleep and stress management coach and managing partner of PX3, a biomedical engineering firm specializing in improving sleep health and performance outcomes. Born in Beaconsfield, Quebec, Layzell began his hockey career playing Junior Hockey with the Kanata Valley Lasers. He then spent four years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) on a Division I hockey scholarship.

Madison Bizal

Madison Bizal is a prominent defenseman for PWHL Montreal in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. A native of Elk River, Minnesota, she showcased her skills early on while playing high school hockey for the Elk River Elks, where she accumulated 40 goals and 66 assists for a total of 106 points. Her impressive performance caught the attention of numerous college recruiters, highlighting her poise, strong skating abilities, and high hockey IQ.

Olivia Knowles

Olivia Knowles is a professional ice hockey player for PWHL Toronto in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Born in Campbell River, BC, Knowles grew up as a multi-sport athlete who has competed in gymnastics, soccer, softball, track & field, swimming, basketball, volleyball, cross country, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and tennis.