THE TEAMS 1953-1955
Thanks to Tom Rockey and the Dufferin Leader , we are now able to add these 3 years ( 1939, 1954 & 1955 ) to our Carman Beaver named team's history. Up until then, not much was known about previous Carman teams except what pictures still hung at the rink. One being the 1939 Carman Beaver Intermediate Champions with Ralph Mogk and Jim McFadden. Previous to that I have seen a picture of the Carman Shamrocks with Howard Billing as goalie.
So it goes Carman joined the SEMHL in 1953 after 14 years without a club, a league as of 2020 this league would be 60+ years running and be the oldest continually running league in Canada...at least no one has said different.
Tom's story goes that as he was a returning pro, Carman could play in the league but could not record any wins/points. So hence 0-20 for 2 years he recalls. Alas since that info from Tom, stats have been uncovered showing 4 wins in 53/54, 1 in 54/55 and 0 in 55/56. Also he mentioned Carman folded in 55/56 after 4 games which the Leader proved correct.
Tom provided his recollection of the starting lineup for the first year but according to the Leader it was: :Goal: Norm Langston ; Defence: Jim Grundy, Earl Garnett , Walt Banting and Tom ; Forwards: Allan Patterson, Reg Uyllott , Bob McGowen, Jack Hetherington , Jack Fuller , Don Jefkins,Bobby Lees and Ron Foster; Manager Fred Garnet and Coach Tom Rockey. The roster changed weekly as bodies were added and subtracted so see the lists below.
According to Dufferin Leader reports the name Beavers was not used until the 1954-55 season. Prior to that it they were called the Carman Intermediates. The team then folded after just 4 games into the 1955-56 season.
Final Standings - 1953-1954
Team members: Tom Rockey, Earl Garnett, Ron Foster, Jack Fuller, Dave Fuller, Don Jefkins, Norm Langston, Jim Grundy, Walt Banting, Reg Ullyoyt, Jack Hetherington, Al Patterson, Bobby Lees, Mark Lehmann, Bob McGowen, R McQuary, G Metcalfe, Gord Gettatly, R Wilson, R Rose, R Hicks, M MacDonald, Jack Anderson, Bill Cardno, Garth Hand, Dalton Punshon,
| Altona 20 15 4 1 101 67 31 |
| St. Jean 20 12 8 118 96 24 |
| Winkler 20 11 8 1 88 65 23 |
| Miami 20 11 8 1 103 86 23 |
| Letellier 20 5 14 1 93 168 11 |
| Carman 20 4 16 95 123 8 |
Champions - St. Jean
Final Standings - 1954-1955
Team members: Norm Langston, Jim Grundy, Earl Garnett, Bob Takvam, Jack Fuller, Dave Fuller, Bob Lees, Wayne Phelps, Gord Gettatly, Marcel Charbonbeau, Roger Cyrenne, Marcel Painchaud, M Huston, Garth Hand,Ron Skelton, Arnold Hansen, Bob McGowen,
| Altona 20 13 7 143 93 26 |
| St. Jean 20 12 7 1 122 95 25 |
| Winkler 20 12 8 121 102 24 |
| Miami 20 11 9 100 101 22 |
| Morden 20 10 10 117 99 20 |
| Carman 20 1 18 1 63 179 3 |
Champions - Altona
Final Standings 1955-56
Team members: Player/Coach Bob McGowen, Dig Meadmore, Ron Meadmore, Bob Lees, Marcel Charboneau, Arnold Hansen, Jack Fuller, Ron Skelton, Dave Fuller, Gary Ross, Carman Hunter. Team folds after 4 losses and lack of players.
| Altona 14 11 2 1 23 |
| Winkler 14 10 4 20 |
| Pilot Mound 12 6 6 12 |
| St Jean 11 4 5 2 10 |
| Miami 12 2 10 4 |
| Carman 4 0 4 0 |
Champions - Altona
