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Eddie MountainEddie Mountain

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.

 

Tom RenneyTom Renney

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 DavidsonJohn 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.

 



Rockies Main Camp

The Columbia Valley Rockies main camp will be held Aug 26,27,28. The Camp will be held at the Eddie Mountain memorial located in Invermere,BC. The cost of the camp will be $150.00 payable to the Rockies hockey club. For more information on the camp contact GM/Head Coach Darren Naylor at 250-688-1515 or by email dnaylor15@telus.net

 

Free Conditioning Camp For WVMHA

The Columbia Valley Rockies will be holding free conditioning camps for Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association players. The camp will be open for Initiation - Bantam players who are registered with WVMHA. The dates for the camps are Sept 8,9,and 11th. For more information contact GM/Head Coach Darren Naylor at 250-688-1515 or email at dnaylor15@telus.net

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