Frank Solowan
Frank Solowan refereed the game of hockey in the Edmonton area for over 20 years, officiating up to Intermediate A, including numerous Provincial and Inter-Provincial competitions. Frank was one of the original founders of the Edmonton and District Referees Association.
In 1972, Frank was elected as the Provincial Chairman of the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association Referees Committee and held the position until 1978. Frank was also a member of the AAHA Board of Directors.
Gil Bellavance
Gil Bellavance began his minor hockey involvement in 1956, and held many positions over the next 15 years, including: Sports Director, South West Zone (1958-59); Alberta Amateur Hockey Association Zone Representative (starting in 1959-65); and Minor Council Chair (1966-70). Between 1961-63, Gil helped reorganize both the South Side Athletic Club and Edmonton Minor Hockey Association.
He has been recognized by the Alberta Sports Recreation Parks and Wildlife foundation, the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association and Hockey Alberta.
Stu Peppard
In 1955, Stu Peppard founded the Calgary Junior Hockey League and served as President until 1984. He also was involved in coaching numerous midget and juvenile teams, and was an active referee. From 1964-67, Stu was president of Hockey Alberta and became a Life Member in 1978. Stu was also an executive member of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association.
Recognition includes: Calgary Booster Club Sportsman of the Year (1964); Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (1974); and Meritorious Award by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (1975). The Glenmore Arena in Calgary was renamed the Stu Peppard Arena in his honour.
