Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Beaver Hockey League fonds |
| Reference code: | 0488 |
| Date: | 1979-1983 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 10.5 cm textual records |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Processed by Karen Burgess, July 2012 Added to new database November 2024 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
In 1979, the Beaver Hockey League consisted of the Rycroft Flames, Sexsmith Generals, Hythe Mustangs, Grande Prairie Turbo Pumpers, Doug’s 66 Oilers, and the G.P. Shadows. By 1980, the League included the Spirit River Rangers. Their commissioner was Dave Martel and Secretary-Treasurer was Don Edgecombe Sr. Fees for each team that year totaled $494 and referees were paid $50 for regular games and $60 for play offs plus mileage. It was the responsibility of the Home Team to mail game scoresheets to the statistician within 48 hours of each game. Players and referees had to be carded by the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association. By 1983 the League final statistics show the teams as Hythe Mustangs, Rycroft Flames, Sexsmith Generals, Grande Prairie Blazers, Sexsmith Huskies, and Spirit River Rangers.
Custodial history
These records were received from Chuck Stojan and donated to the South Peace Regional Archives by Emil Stredulinsky in 2009.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of minutes, game reports, schedules, league statistics, and play off statistics for the teams Rycroft Flames, Sexsmith Generals, Hythe Mustangs, Grande Prairie Turbo Pumpers, Doug’s 66 Oilers, G.P. Shadows, and Spirit River Rangers.
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents.
Arrangement
A copy of all records relating to game reports, league statistics, play off statistics, player statistics, schedules, and league minutes were retained. Only duplicate copies of records were not retained.
Access points
- Textual record (documentary form)
- Sports, recreation and leisure (subject)