It all started 20 years ago as a way to generate revenue for the community by the newly hired recreation manager.
Lyle Thomas, whose job also included managing the arena, recognized there was plenty of unused available ice time.
He took his idea then-mayor Randy McLean,.
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McLean was uncertain, not sure the town could afford it.
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The newly-named Princeton Posse was so broke that in its first year they couldn91裸聊视频檛 even afford jerseys and patches were sewn over the Enderby logos.
Enderby owner Jim Harrison eventually transferred the team to a not-for-profit society made up of local leaders, businesspeople and volunteers.
Thomas recalls fondly the early struggles of fundraising and bottle drives, and he remembers the first logo, designed by a local artist and hand-painted on the ice.
The Posse holds the regular season President91裸聊视频檚 Cup as points leader of the Kootenany International Junior Hockey League and starts play this weekend for the Teck Cup.
Thomas said the record-breaking run fans have enjoyed this year is a very fitting way for the team and the community to celebrate the 20th anniversary
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