LOOKING BACK - THE PEOPLE OF CAPREOL

August 9, 2003

Jim Farelli 1954-55
Cleveland Barons, AHL

Ginnero "Jim" Farelli

Ginnero was born in Capreol Ontario, on November 20, 1931. He completed grade 10 at Capreol High School. In 1949, he graduated from Scollard Hall in North Bay.

Jim, as he was called, married Joan Mohns. They have two children, Cary and Vicky.

He was involved in hockey for over 60 years and played on and coached many teams. In the mid 1960's, he purchased and coached the Soo Rapid Jr. "B" Team. In 1984, Jim and Joan also acquired the Pembroke Lumber Kings Jr. Team.

Jim was respected by the players he played with and coached.
On May 12, 1997, Jim passed away but his dedication will always be remembered.

Year	Team	League
1947-49	Scollard Hall	High School Hockey
1949-51	Fort William	Canadian Jr. "A"
1951-52	Kitchener Green Shirts	Canadian Jr. "A"
1952-53	Soo Michigan Indians	NOHA Sr.
1953-54	Valleyfield Braves Seattle Bombers Glace Bay Miners	QHL WHL MMHL
1954-56	Cleveland Barons	AHL
1956-57	Cleveland Barons Three Rivers Lions Buffalo Bisons Windsor Spitfires	AHL QHL AHL OHA
1957-58	Pembroke Lumber Kings	OHA Sr
1958-59	Soo Greyhounds	NOHA Sr.
1959-62	Soo Thunderbirds	EPHL
1965-70	Soo Rapid	Jr. "B"	Coach/Owner
1971-73	Soo Greyhounds	Jr. "A"	Coach
1981-82	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach/Championship
1982-83	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach
1983-84	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach/Owner/ Championship
1984-85	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach/Owner/ Championship
1985-86	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach/Owner
1986-87	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach/Owner/ Championship
1987-88	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach/Owner/ Championship
1988-89	Pembroke Lumber Kings	CJHL	Coach/Owner/ Championship
1989-90	Cavalese Division "A"	Italy	Coach
1990-97	ODHA Jr.		Vice President
Courtesy of Joan Farelli.

Alex Nepitt ansports@sympatico.ca

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