Doug Robinson l Executive President & Game Night Co-ordinator
First and foremost I am a Duke fan and remain a Duke fan.
It’s been a privilege and memorable experience to be part of the Duke family.
I became involved at the team level 23 years ago. Started selling 50/50 and also became involved with organizing fan buses. I took over the role of the executive president 12 years ago and also formed the position of game day organizer. Both positions have several responsibilities as well as being the connection between the team and community and executive to team management.
Along with those responsibilities I will often fill in positions during game day that aren vacant such as music and announcing.
The Wellington Dukes have a great volunteer group and its been a pleasure to work with such a great bunch. We all take extreme pride in being an example for the rest of the league.
Other involvements include community participation with the players, i.e. parades, partnering with community groups during the games, banquets etc. Also responsible for Flo hockey setup and broadcast.
Betty Masterson l Ticket Sales Mgr & Non Profit Executive
Betty has been volunteering with the Dukes for over 33 years. She has been involved in many ways, including the executive, booster club and the most recognizable; “The Ticket Lady”. Betty can always be counted on and makes herself available often, selling game tickets at the store, on the street and you will find her at the rink hours before game time on game days. Along with her responsibilities, Betty is an avid fan and you would often see her at away games over the years.
If you ever went on Duke bus trips, there was Betty selling 50/50, along with other things we dare not mention. Thanks to Betty for her dedication.
Ed McPherson l Dukes OJHL Images Photographer/ Non Profit Executive
Ed McPherson has been with the team for 25 years. Ed is part of the team executive and most importantly is the official team photographer which he excels at. Ed has also played an important role with the team fan pages as well as organizing fan bus trips.
Ed is a long time professional photographer for OJHL Images photographers network.
OJHL Images provides member organizations, host committees & authorized media agencies a vast collection of game action & still imagery plus contemporary archival imagery available for the promotion of the event the respective league(s), its player’s and for marketing purposes.
Robert Baitley l 50/50 Sales/ Non Profit Executive
Robert holds the distinct record of being a Wellington Duke fan and volunteer longer than anyone. Known as the “50/50 guy” Robert started way back before the Dukes were junior A and has been a mainstay ever since. He has and continues to serve on the executive and tends to 50 /50 needs during all game days.
A long time fan Robert always enjoys bending your ear , reminiscing about the many, many memories and experiences with the organization. His dedication does not go unnoticed.
Debbie Simpson l Booster Club/ Non Profit Executive
Debbie has been a Duke fan for 25 years and over 20 years ago became more involved by joining the Dukes Booster Club, which she still continues to oversee today.
Debbie faithfully man’s the booster club table at each game, selling merchandise and collectibles to Duke fans. The booster club duties expand to silent auctions, Canada Day and other community events. This season Debbie also joined the Dukes executive, playing an active role in team non profit decisions.
Visit Debbie at the Dukes Merchandise Table on the upper deck visitors side of the Duke Dome where you will find hats, shirts, jerseys, mugs, buttons and more ...
Dave Wakefield l FloHockey Operator/ Non Profit Executive
Dave has been with the organization for over 15 years and presently is on the team executive. Dave’s role on game days is overseeing operations in the timekeeper booth and maintaining all Flo Hockey information including inputting updated data for every game.
Dave interacts with opposing teams and officials for all in game information both prior to and conclusion of games. He also maintains and prepares the ceremonial mats for the ice service . Dave is a true fan and with his busy role will often travel to out of town games just to relax and enjoy the game.
Brock Ormond l FloHockey & Cogeco TV Broadcaster, Team Writer
Brock is returning for his 10th season broadcasting Dukes games on Hockey TV and Your TV Quinte.
He started his career in the 2014-15 season, getting an opportunity to call games for the teams he had grew up watching as a fan, the Belleville Bulls and the Dukes, filling in for his first Bulls game on October 8, 2014.
Brock has had the good fortune of calling Buckland Cup Championships and a Dudley Hewitt Cup Central Ontario Regional Championship, including the Dukes’ 2018 title run.
Brock holds an Advanced Diploma in Journalism (Online, Print, Broadcast, and Sports), which he achieved in 2017. He has been honoured to have interviewed and told the stories and journeys of many athletes and coaches in his time in the field.
He loves the passion and dedication of junior hockey players and the close-knit bond they form with fans. Brock is looking forward to another great season of Wellington Dukes hockey in 2023-24.
Betty Lavender & Cheryl Insley l Back up support for game night
Betty and Cheryl have been Dukes fans forever. Over the years they have also been known as the “Dukes Ladies” because they hosted Christmas dinners, chili night’s, pre-season barbeques and more ...
Recently they have added to their volunteer roles by helping out with ticket taking, chuck a puck and where ever else they are needed.
Betty Martin Bidner l Merchandise Sales & Volunteer where needed
Betty Martin joined our Dukes family in the 2023-24 season as a game day volunteer who helps where needed.
Betty volunteered for junior hockey locally for approximately ten years, first with her husband Dieter back in 2008 with the Trenton Hercs.
Betty (part of our awesome 3 Betty’s team) has fit right in within our Dukes family and is super proud to be part of the Wellington Dukes!
Bob Howe l Timekeeper/ FloHockey Asst
Bob Howe has been a loyal Dukes fan and supporter for many years. Four years ago he came on board as a dedicated volunteer.
Bob works an important role with the team in the time keeper’s booth assisting with our FloHockey system and logging in game stats and data in real time.
Craig Foster l Away Game Broadcaster on 99.3 County FM
The Voice of the Dukes
Craig Foster is a Prince Edward County native, who grew up around the Dukes organization.
He has been a professional Broadcaster for 30 years, and brings 15 years of OHL experience as a play-by-play man. Craig has been the radio voice of his hometown Wellington Dukes since 2018.
A man of many talents, Craig is also the News Director at 99.3 County FM, and has been an active member of the Prince Edward County music scene for the past 15 years.
Dale Courneyea l Time-Keeper Assistant & More
Dale has been with the Dukes organization for 10 years and volunteers in various capacities. He presently mans the clock during home games and helps in the Time Keepers box.
Dale has also served as an Equipment guy assisting during home and away games when needed. Dale has been a long time fan and supporter of the Dukes and always willing to help out where needed.
Derek Dailey l 50/50 Ticket Sales
Derek has been a long time fan who joined the Dukes family ten years ago as a volunteer, selling 50/50 tickets.
Derek is always willing to help where needed with other game day tasks.
Jeff Whittaker l Camera Operator
Jeff has been with the Dukes organization for over three years now and his main role is camera operator for FloHockey. Jeff also does some scouting at the minor hockey level on the side. One of the newest members of the Dukes family, Jeff is a great addition to the team!
Joey Lavender - Nickname "The Boss" Dressing Room Attendant
Joey has been helping the Dukes for over 20 years. He gets the water bottles ready for the team and does laundry. Joey gets the jerseys and socks ready on game day and collects them again after the games. I really like keeping the players positive and celebrating with them after we win he says. The players and staff are great and I have made many friends over the years. I still talk to lots of them even after they no longer play for the Dukes.
Judy Benway l Ticket Taker
Judy has been affiliated with the Wellington Dukes for 35 years. She is presently a ticket taker at the door but has volunteered in many capacities. Starting in 1998 Judy ran the Dukes bingos for over 12 years. Judy is also a willing helper at all Dukes functions such as banquets and Christmas parties .
Kudos to a very loyal fan and supporter.
Ken Johnston l 50/50 Ticket Sales
Always a smiling face at the door.
Ken has been part of the Dukes organization for 15 years selling 50/50 tickets.
Linda Holmes l Chuck a Puck
Linda has been a long time fan of the Wellington Dukes and a few years ago joined the volunteer group. Linda assumed the vacant position of overseeing the Chuck a puck sales and brings a positive, cheerful presence to game days.
Linda Lloyd l Ticket Taker
Linda has been affiliated with the Wellington Dukes for 36 years. Linda presently is a ticket taker on the door but also has volunteered in many capacities.
The highlight to Linda’s tenour with the Dukes is being a long time billet mom. She has been known to many former players as “Ma”. Again kudos to a very loyal fan and supporter.
Rita Stevens l 50/50 Ticket Sales
Rita is the friendly face at our 50/50 table.
Rita has been a dedicated volunteer for six years and though her main game day role is at the 50/50 table, Rita is always willing to help where needed.
Sharon Kleinsteuber l 50/50 Ticket Sales
Sharon has been a long time fan of the Dukes and came on board as a volunteer approximately four years ago to help out at the 50/50 table when the team was shorthanded.
Sharon is also a willing helper at game days whenever and where ever needed.
Tyler Brown l PA Announcer, DJ, Director of Social-Media/ Dukes & Total Sports
Tyler is the social media director for the Wellington Dukes. In addition, he also is the teams public address announcer and DJ.
A life long county resident, Tyler has been attending Dukes games since a young age and has performed a variety of jobs with the team. Tyler established the Dukes social media pages in 2014 and has continued to promote the team and players ever since.
“It’s an awesome feeling coming to the rink every game night and chatting with fans and volunteers of my home town team. It’s what makes small town hockey so great and keeps me coming back year after year”.
Dieter Bidner - Security
Dieter Bidner joined our Dukes family in the 2023-24 season as part of our security personnel.
Dieter has volunteered in junior hockey locally for more than 15 years since 2008 when he first became a volunteer for the Trenton Hercs junior A hockey Club.
Dieter has become a wonderful addition to the Dukes organization and we love having him part of our team.
Rick McLaughlin Security
Rick has lived in the County for more than 11 years and resident of Wellington for the past seven. He has enjoyed being a fan for over 7 years and a season ticket holder. This year he took on a volunteer role helping with security and he and wife Kim have become billets for the Dukes!
Jim Groves Security
Jim has been with the team for approximately 10 years. His main volunteer role is security but Jim also assists with carpets for opening
ceremonies, Chuck a Puck cleanup and post game autograph sessions.
Jim is a true FAN of the Dukes and is always willing to help out where needed.
