The First Naval District team was located at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts. The First Naval District Athletic Director, George Brown, published a call for United States Naval Reserve Force (U.S.N.R.F.) hockey players on November 19, 1917. A December 12 article noted that 40 candidates were prepared to play. The following table provides a few of those 40+ candidates.
Home Rink: Matthews Arena (formerly, Boston Arena)
Commanding Officer: CAPT William Rees Rush, Medal of Honor
First Naval District Athletic Director: George V. Brown
Charlestown Navy Yard Athletic Director: LT J. K. Parks Jr.
First Naval District Coach: Alfred “Ralph” Winsor
Team members who were reported in press:
| Family Name | Given Name | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Skilton | Raymond “Raymie” | First Naval District |
| Downing | Frank | First Naval District |
| Gaw | George “Chippie” | First Naval District |
| Geran | George “Jerry” | First Naval District |
| Howard | Thomas Jr. | First Naval District |
| Hutchinson | John “Jack” | First Naval District |
| LaCroix | Alphonse | First Naval District |
| O’hare | John James | First Naval District |
| Osgood | Forrest Clifford | First Naval District |
| Paisely | Robert | First Naval District |
| Shaughnessy | Joseph “Joe” Michael | First Naval District |
| Cann | Theodore “Ted” | First Naval District |
| Shea | John | First Naval District |
*NOTE: Ted Cann and John Shea appeared for only one or two games.
Sources:
1. Charlestown Navy Yard NPS, https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/cny.htm
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