Moncton Sports Wall of Fame

Brooklyn Douthwright is an accomplished swimmer, currently pursuing her studies at the University of Tennessee and competing as a member of the Lady Vols in NCAA Division I. Her competitive swimming journey began in 2012 with the Codiac Vikings, where she trained until 2020 before joining the Club de Natation Bleu et Or. Douthwright made a significant mark in international swimming by winning three bronze medals in relay events at the 2019 World Junior Championships in Budapest.

In 2023, Douthwright showcased her talents on a global stage, achieving notable success. She secured a fifth-place finish in the World Aquatics Championships in Japan and earned a total of five medals at the Pan-American Games in Chile, including two golds, one silver, and two bronzes.

Douthwright is celebrated as the first New Brunswick swimmer to qualify for the Olympics in the past 24 years. Her historic achievement was confirmed at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials, where she secured a spot in the 4x100 freestyle relay for the Paris Games. 

Her impressive career includes provincial, national, and international accolades, underscoring her dedication and talent in the sport of swimming. In addition to her exceptional performance, she is celebrated as a great teammate, leader, and role model to those around her.

Danielle Dorris, a Canadian Para swimmer from Moncton, New Brunswick, made her third appearance at the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. Born with bilateral radial dysplasia, Dorris has defied expectations to become one of Canada’s top Para swimmers. She is a three-time Canadian Paralympian, three-time Paralympic medallist and six-time World Para Swimming Championship medallist. 

She began her competitive swimming career at age 10 and gained prominence as the youngest member of the Canadian Paralympic team at the Rio 2016 Games at the age of 13. Her breakthrough came at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where she won gold in the 50m butterfly S7, breaking a world record while doing so. 

At the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira she secured gold in the 50m butterfly and silver in the 100m backstroke. Her exceptional form continued in 2023 at the Para World Swimming Championships in Manchester, where she won two gold medals in the 50m butterfly, 100m backstroke, silver in the 50m freestyle S7, and a bronze in the 200m individual medley SM7.

At the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games, Danielle defended her title and won her second Paralympic Gold medal in the 50m Butterfly S7. In doing so, she became the first Canadian female Paralympic Swimmer to defend at title in a butterfly event. 

Beyond the pool, she is a dedicated mentor and advocate for children with disabilities. She’s considered an inspiration to aspiring Paralympians, swimmers, and to fellow athletes.

James (Jim) Gair Maxwell is a widely celebrated and talented professional golfer from Scotland who began playing at the age of 7. He developed a skill in hand-making golf clubs by the age of 16 and was invited to refine his skills in Canada a couple years later. Throughout his 60-year professional golfing career, he set several course records across the Maritimes and won numerous championships, positioning him as a highly respected golfing phenomenon to those in the area.

He won his first professional tournament in 1961 at the Nova Scotia Open and went on to win several tournaments and championships throughout the region. In 1995, he was nominated as Sports Moncton Male Athlete of the Year for his achievements, and he captured the New Brunswick Senior Men’s Golf Championship in 2004.

Maxwell served as director of golf at the Petitcodiac Club and has been instrumental in teaching local provincial juniors to appreciate the game and refine their skills. He sees just as much importance in educating novice golfers on proper etiquette on the course as in teaching them to refine their golfing skills.

Maxwell views the game of golf as a metaphor of life: celebrating the wins, embodying the defeats, and revealing the character and integrity of a person. 

Daryl Beers is the founder of the Moncton Badminton Club and has propelled the sport’s growth throughout the region.

With a deep love for the game and a desire to share it with others, Beers established the club to provide a dedicated space for players of all skill levels to learn, compete, and enjoy the sport.

He has organized countless badminton events at the regional, provincial, and national levels with the objective to create inclusive, accessible spaces for anyone who wants to participate.

He spent 20 years as a volunteer coach, making the sport more accessible and available to local youth while supporting clubs across Atlantic Canada. He has also served as an executive at Badminton New Brunswick for more than 20 years and was responsible for creating the Atlantic Series – a forum for youth to compete against players from neighbouring provinces. 

Through his leadership and commitment, Beers transformed the badminton scene in Moncton, attracting players from all walks of life and fostering a welcoming environment that emphasizes both skill development and teamwork. His efforts have not only promoted the growth of badminton in the area but have also created lasting friendships and a strong sense of community among club members.

Beers’ contribution to the local sports culture has had a broad impact, inspiring others to take up the sport and helping to position Moncton as a hub for badminton in the region. His dedication and leadership continue to be celebrated by those who benefit from the club’s vibrant and supportive environment.

Kevin Gaudet is a former professional hockey player with a distinguished career both on the ice and behind the bench. Born and raised in Moncton, New Brunswick, Gaudet developed a passion for hockey at a young age, leading him to pursue a professional career that would take him around the world.

Gaudet’s greatest skill was passing the puck to his teammates. He won four Atlantic university titles and two national hockey championships as a member of the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus, taking the position of top scorer during his final two years with the team. He played for Team Canada more than 10 times and played in various leagues across North America and Europe. Gaudet also played six years in the New Brunswick Senior A hockey league and was a three-time scoring champion during this time.

After retiring as a player, Gaudet transitioned into coaching, where he has found significant success. He is widely respected for his ability to develop young talent and has been passing on his knowledge as a coach in Germany and Austria since 1993. Under his leadership, his team made the finals nine times and won six championships. He has coached in several top leagues, including the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in Germany and the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL), earning a reputation as a highly effective and knowledgeable coach.

Throughout his career, Gaudet has been admired not only for his hockey expertise but also for his dedication to the game, his players, and the communities he has served. His journey from player to coach exemplifies a deep commitment to the sport and its values.

The Moncton Fairlanes Tough & Mighty (T&M) bowling team was one of the most successful men’s candlepin bowling teams in the Maritimes during the 1980s. Made up of Barry Wood, Ken Hopper, Andy Phillips, Bob Douthwright, Gary Gallant, Lorne Chesser, and Brian Coleman, they competed in all levels from provincials to worlds across their decade-long tenure – winning several championships along the way. 

The team won the New Brunswick Men’s Bowling Championship seven times and won six Maritime championships. They positioned themselves as one of the best bowling teams in the province after winning all titles within a 10-year span and were favoured to win provincials year after year.   

The Moncton Fairlanes T&M team retired after a successful decade and were celebrated for their sportsmanship, teamwork, and, of course – their love of the sport.