Northern Newfoundland
Labrador City - Wabush
was impossible to continue after the third season. But it was all worthwhile because that was during the big days of provincial hockey." The 1980-81 season was the third and final Herder Memorial Trophy try for Labrador City. The Lakers were seventh in the seven-team operation, one point back of Stephenville. "A large number of local sports fans wanted to try for the Herder and we certainly did that first winter," Fitzgerald says. "It was a good time for all of us." But he doesn't think it will ever be tried again. "Minor and junior hockey are the levels we will continue to play," he predicts.