Art Potter
Art Potter’s involvement in amateur hockey in Alberta spanned five decades. As an 18-year-old in 1927, Art started as a coach of various teams in Edmonton, and became President of the Edmonton and District Hockey Association. From 1943-1959, Art was an executive member of the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association, before working with the Canadian Hockey Association, including serving as President, 1962-64. During his tenure as CAHA President, the Canadian National Team was formed and he managed the 1964 Olympic team in Innsbruck. Art is a Life Member of the CAHA, and has been inducted into the Edmonton Sports Hall of Fame and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
Syd Hall
Syd Hall’s dedication to hockey began in 1947 as a manager, referee, and administrator, as well as coaching his first midget team to the provincial finals. Syd’s accomplishments included serving on the Board of Directors of the Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association, one of 12 founders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and manager of the AJHL’s Lethbridge Sugar Kings which reached the Memorial Cup finals in 1968-69.
Syd also held many executive positions with the Southern Alberta Hockey and Alberta Amateur Hockey Association. Syd was inducted into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
Jarvis Miller
From 1964-70, Jarvis Miller served as volunteer Registrar-Treasurer for the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association before becoming the inaugural full-time staff person in the position (1970-74), a title that was later changed to Secretary Manager.
Jarvis was the starting author of the Hockey Alberta History, a document that details the major historical activities of the AAHA.
Russ Carroll
Russ Carroll played senior hockey with the Vermilion Tigers and was instrumental in keeping senior hockey going in northeast Alberta area through the 1940s.
Later, Russ served as the secretary and president of the Tigers. Russ also served as an official, and often was the only official refereeing games at the senior level, including the 1948-49 Craig Cup which was awarded to the Northeast Senior champions each year.
