It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Wayne March on September 17, 2024. As many of you know, Wayne and Doug Birks were an integral part of the Sicamous Eagles from Our inception 30 years ago and the Senior Men’s team for a number of years before that. Wayne stood as our General Manager of the team from the founding in 1994 and also served as the Arena Manager for 11 years up to 2021.He was a familiar face throughout our community and well respected thru the years. He put his community first and was always eager to help minor hockey and figure skating and countless other non-profits in Sicamous. Under Wayne’s leadership, the Sicamous Eagles saw many star players rise up through our program, such as Shea Weber, Cody Franson, Travis Martell, Kris Beech, Deryk Engelland who went on to do big things in the NHL. As well as a number of players who went on to the NCAA and Europe. To this day you can not say Sicamous Eagles without someone saying Wayne March shortly after. Wayne took pride in being part of many illustrious careers and liked to keep in touch with many of the former players. During his tenure as the Eagles GM the team won the Teck Cup three times and twice won the Cyclone Taylor Provincial Championships. As well as the Coy Cup with the Senior Men’s team in their last season in 1994.Wayne was a well respected KIJHL Governor and a mentor to many as they started their careers in the league. He will be missed by his close friends and long time colleges Brad Fox (Foxy) and Dale Hladun (Duner). In 2018, Wayne lost his Wife Lorraine after a battle with cancer. The Lorraine March Memorial Scholarship Fund was formed in her honor and is still awarded every year by the Sicamous Eagles to a graduating student to help with their next phase in schooling. Both Wayne and Lorraine were integral and played major roles with our team and community through their years.
Sicamous Eagles Board PresidentDave Strle
