Hall of Fame

Founder of the Columbia Rockies Hockey Club, Eddie was known best for his love of the boys, and the sport he promoted. Born and raised in Langley, BC, Eddie came to the Valley in 1971, where he promoted and organized sports of all kinds. Eddie was the chairman of the Columbia Valley Sports Society from 1976 to 1978 and in 1979 was the President of the Columbia Valley men's Hockey League. Eddie managed the Cranbrook Royals, and was instrumental in starting the KIJHL.

Coach of the Columbia Valley Rockies in 1988-1989 when they attained the ultimate goal, the Fred W. (Cyclone) Taylor Trophy Junior B The Columbia Valley Rockies coaching staff at the time was comprised of Tom Renney, and Marshall Davidson. Renney coached the Vancouver Canucks during the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons. He also served as vice president of hockey for Canadian Hockey. A native of Cranbrook, British Columbia, Renney served as assistant coach of the Canadian World Junior Team in 1992 when the team finished sixth. Renney posted a 95-33-6 record in two years as coach of the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League giving him the highest winning percentage in league history. He led the Blazers to the 1992 Memorial Cup. Renney’s successes at the international level include a silver medal for Canada in the 1994 Winter Olympics, a gold medal at the 1994 World Championships, a bronze medal at the 1995 World Championships, and a silver medal at the 1996 World Championships. He currently serves as Head Coach and Vice President of Player Development for the New York Rangers.

John Davidson

After spending the first few years of his life in Ottawa, John Davidson and his family moved to Calgary, where he was active in Minor Hockey. He played outstanding Junior Hockey for the Calgary Centennials, and was drafted by the St.Louis Blues. John was the first goaltender to jump directly from Junior Hockey to the NHL. He was later traded to the New York Rangers, where he really showed his stuff. In 1979, John and his wife Diana had a summer home in Windermere, where he spent a lot of his time in the off season. John played softball for the Radium Kokanees, and was well known for his Davidson-Murdoch Hockey School. In the 1979 Program John was listed as an Owner of the Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club. Today John is a Broadcaster for the New York Rangers, and makes weekly guest appearances on Hockey Night in Canada's Satellite Hot Stove.