He is often referred to as the 'Father of Hockey'; he made his hometown of Kingston, Ontario a famous hockey center pre-WW1 years; he coached the Frontenac Juniors to several championships; he was a district representative of the OHA and ultimately ascended to the rank of president. After WW1, he became president of the CAHA; he was honoured as a life member of the OHA and the CAHA; elected in 1947; he died in 1955.