Our History
Started in 1964, the West Ferris Association has been home to many hockey players in North Bay, Ontario and surrounding area.
Mission of the Association
Organize, administer, develop and promote minor hockey for the youth of and within the city limits of the City of North Bay and otherwise within District 5 of the NOHA territories;
Set policy for all representative and house league hockey teams in Tyke, Novice, Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget categories or any other matter category that may be created by the Association from time to time;
Instill good behaviour in all players, coaches, managers, parents and Members associated with the Association;
(iv) to teach and encourage personal integrity, respect for others, fair play and good sportsmanship;
Develop youth into good citizens of our community and to provide a wholesome outlet for youthful energy by fostering interest in their team and the game of hockey;
To stress respect for team and game officials and authority generally;
To operate the Association having regard to the underlying operational concepts of registration, team formation, personal development and discipline;
To promote the sport of hockey to the full extent of facilities and financial resources; and
To engage in activities to raise the funds necessary to meet the objectives of the Association;
On April 24th, 2019 the Membership voted in favor of an amalgamation with the North Bay Minor Hockey Association which will see over 800 kids from the renamed Association to North Bay Minor Hockey Association.
The long history of West Ferris Minor Hockey Association will always be the foundation of our organization as we strive to provide an excellent experience for all our current and future players.
Lifetime Members
Includes all individuals, who, prior to the year 2011, were granted Lifetime membership by virtue of his or her extraordinary and distinguished service to the Association. We are extremely grateful for all the hard work and dedication from these amazing volunteers who helped build the foundation of the West Ferris Minor Hockey Association now referred to as North Bay Minor Hockey.
Fred ShipmanLife Member 1986
Guy PicardLife Member 1986
Jack PageLife Member 1986
Ken TompsonLife Member 1986
Vic McClenaghanLife Member 1986
Neil ForthLife Member 1986
Loretta MacLeodLife Member 1986
Gren SchraderLife Member 1986
Don PecoreLife Member 1986
Leo SheehanLife Member 1987
Jim HewittLife Member 1987
Garth Van MeerLife Member 1987
Betty PicardLife Member 1988
Yosh KomachiLife Member 1988
Rollie LalandeLife Member 1988
"Cec" HarveyLife Member 1989
Jeanne HarveyLife Member 1989
Norm EdmundsLife Member 1990
Tapper GrayLife Member 1990
Fenzy DitullioLife Member 1991
Jimmy ShieldsLife Member 1991
William MacFarlaneLife Member 1991
Danny (Scotty) McIntyreLife Member 1991
Fergus BethuneLife Member 1991
Leo ArbiqueLife Member 1991
Bill CurryLife Member 1991
Hugh BarrLife Member 1991
Howie RussellLife Member 1991
Frank DellLife Member 1992
John ThibaultLife Member 1992
Bob WoodLife Member 1992
Orville McKerrowLife Member 1992
Peter LazarouLife Member 1993
Mike ParkLife Member 1993
Lyle DavisLife Member 1993
Maurice DesiletsLife Member 1994
Norm ShillingtonLife Member 1994
Tom QuinnLife Member 1994
Peter WebsterLife Member 1994
Mel CoxLife Member 1995
Allan McMillanLife Member 1995
Ken CulinLife Member 1996
John HortonLife Member 1996
Joye MerryLife Member 1997
Zenon (Chic) ChaykaLife Member 1997
Harry BridgesLife Member 1998
John StainesLife Member 1998
Ben GignacLife Member 2000
Pat RobinsonLife Member 2000
Rheal BoulangerLife Member 2001
Neil DruryLife Member 2002
Ken PawsonLife Member 2002
John LoystLife Member 2003
Dick PrescottLife Member 2003
Donna GignacLife Member 2010
Ed VitunskiLife Member 2010
