North Battleford

At St. Thomas College in North Battleford, Mr. Edwards’s first love was ice hockey, and he was once scouted by the Chicago Black Hawks.

Not bad for a wiry little guy from North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

From North Battleford, Saskatchewan, the 5-foot-7 Francis was 32-52-10 with a 3.75 goals-against average and one shutout in 95 NHL games in six seasons with Chicago and the Rangers.

The North Battleford band did not immediately return a call or an email seeking comment.

In 1992, after Joyner left for college, he moved to Saskatchewan, where he led the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band until 1999.