Congratulations to Kervin “Huck” John, AKA: “Herbie” who was inducted into to the Can-Am Hall of Fame. Kervin was nominated and accepted prior to the 2020 COVID shut down. Kervin – Mohawk/Seneca, Turtle clan, Cattaraugus Territory, hails from the Pinewoods community. He is the son of Alexandrine Hess and the Late Gordon “Wally” John. His official induction ceremony will take place in July 2022. Ja:goh!
Bio & Accomplishments:
Kervin John | A.K.A. “Herbie” or “Huck”
Kervin John began playing in the Can-Am in 1974 at 15 years of age with the Newtown Golden Eagles. On weeknights, he would play with his midget team, and on the weekends he would play with the men. In 2009, after a 35-year career in the Can-Am and NALA and at the age of 50, Kervin, decided to retire from the Can-Am. Since 2003, Kerv has been playing in the Nations Cup Tournaments with his nephews and great nephews alike. He remains the oldest player to play among 3 generations of his family. He hopes to retire from the Nations Cup at the age of 60, but will not hesitate to pick up the stick again when his son calls on him to play once again.
Teams & Accomplishments:
NALA (North American Lacrosse Association)
• Newtown Golden Eagles 1974-1981
Can-Am (Canadian and American box lacrosse league)
• Buffalo/Ft. Erie Braves 1982-1986
• Newtown Golden Eagles 1986-1988
• Niagara Tomahawks 1988-1989
• Brantford Wolves 1990-1993
• Tuscarora Thunderhawks 1993-1998
• Pinewoods Smoke 1998
• Buffalo Creek Thunder 2009
• Buffalo Renegades 1990-1991 (Sem i-pro winter league)
President’s Cup Appearances
• 1983 Owen Sound, ON (Newtown) Silver medal
• 1986 Surrey, BC (Newtown) Silver medal
• 1987 Sarnia, ON (Newtown) Bronze medal
• 1993 (Tuscarora)
• 1994 Hamilton, ON (Tuscarora) Gold medal
• 1998 Niagara Falls, ON (Tuscarora)
Accomplishments
• Established the Niagara Turtle Islanders, Family Sr. B Women’s team in the OWBLL
• Played through four decades in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 20’s
• Life-long player and coach
