Maritime Star "Rocky" Sullivan

Hockey in the Maritimes in the 1940's and 1950's was wildly popular. Crowds in cities like Hailfax, Saint John, Moncton and Fredricton rivalled the crowds seen today at American Hockey League games.
Leading the way for Halifax was centerman Allan "Rocky" Sullivan. Starting off with the Dartmouth Junior Rough Riders in 1937, Sullivan was off to a career doing one thing better than most- scoring goals.
Sullivan spent 2 1/2 seasons overseas during World War II and returned to Nova Scotia to play for the Haifax Crescents. By the 1946/7 season Sullivan had firmly established himself as one of the top scorers in the Maritimes "Big 4 League." During 1947/48's 48 game schedule, Sullivan led the Crescents with 36 goals and 74 points to finish fourth in the league in scoring.
Sullivan eventually moved on to the St. Mary's senior team. Next Sullivan became a player coach for the Maritime Intermediate Champions Lunenburg Falcons.
Sullivan turned down opportunities to play in France but remained in Canada to take care of his growing family.
Today, the 86 Year old Sullivan remains in Halifax and is in very good health.