The Alberta Junior Hockey League and Viterra are proud to recognize one volunteer from each member team through the Viterra AJHL Volunteer Profile throughout the 2014-2015 season. At the end of the regular season, one volunteer in both the Viterra AJHL North Division & Viterra AJHL South Division will be presented with the Viterra Salute to Service Award recognizing their service and commitment to the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
- Name: Jim V. Martineau
- AJHL Team: Bonnyville Pontiacs
- Role: Currently – Bonnyville Pontiacs Team President
- Number of Years Volunteering: 14 years
- “Why I Volunteer:” I love the game of hockey. I have always liked helping kids in whatever way I can. I like watching kids develop from minor teams to the exciting level of Junior A. I consider the Junior A level of hockey the most exciting hockey there is to watch. I love the team I am currently involved with, it’s a great organization and has always been. I love the town of Bonnyville, it’s a great place to live.
- Occupation: Retired Firefighter and full time volunteer.
- Favorite AJHL Memory: There have been numerous great memories, but my favorite memory was winning the Ma Hebert Award the first time. (Outstanding Recognition for volunteering in the community and to the Bonnyville PONTIACS organization).
- Favorite Player: Many great players have come through the Pontiac organization, but my favorite has to be former captain and current Assistant Coach Lucas Isley.