PEI Sports Hall of Fame names Class of 2025
Island Olympians, builders set for PEI Sports Hall Induction in 2025
Heather Moyse (rugby, bobsled) and Contessa Scott (goalball), two of PEI’s most celebrated and successful athletes, will be inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame later this year. Joining the Olympic and Paralympic gold medal winners will be three outstanding builders of sport in the province – Howard Watts (boxing), Barb Carmichael (field hockey), and Barb Mullaly (university sport, recreation and education).
The inductions will take place later this year at a time and date to be determined. Chair of the PEI Sports Hall of Fame, Paul H. Schurman, expressed his delight for the inductees.
“This year’s induction class is without doubt one of the strongest we have welcomed to the Hall,” said Schurman. “Heather Moyse and Contessa Scott are two of our most decorated athletes in history, while the work that Howard, Barb Carmichael and Barb Mullaly have done in their respective sports and organizations, is unparalleled. They all represent the very best in Island sport, and are worthy addit-ons to the PEI Sports Hall of Fame.”
The induction ceremonies, which once again are being sponsored by the PEI Mutual Insurance Company, will be held at Credit Union Place at a time convenient to all of the inductees. More information can be found on the PEI Sports Hall of Fame website at www.peisportshalloffame.ca, or by contacting Executive Director Nick Murray at njmurray100@gmail.com
Following are short biographies of the 2025 inductees:
Heather Moyse (Athlete, Rugby and Bobsled)
Arguably PEI’s most recognized athlete of all-time, Summerside’s Heather Moyse dominated globally in two sports, resulting in twice finishing top of the podium at the Winter Olympic Games.
Her strength, speed and power saw her excel on the rugby field, where she represented Canada at the 2006 (where she tied for the most tries scored) and 2010 World Cups, as well as the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens. She is considered one of the best female full-backs ever to play the game, and was the first Canadian woman to be elected to the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016.
Moyse’s natural athleticism saw her recruited by Bobsled Canada as a brakeman, and after finishing 4th at the Olympics in 2006 with Helen Upperton, she teamed up with Kaillie Humphries to form a formidable team, winning gold in Vancouver 2010, and Sochi 2014, where she was also named as flag-carrier at the Closing Ceremony. With new partner Alysia Rissling she competed in her fourth Olympic Games in 2018, finishing 6th.
Contessa Scott (Athlete, Goalball)
Clyde River’s Contessa Scott is also a two-time Olympic gold medal winner, having won back-to-back goalball Paralympic titles with Team Canada in 2000 (Sydney) and 2004 (Athens).
A mainstay of the Canadian team for 14 years, Scott, who was mentored by fellow-Islander and Team Canada coach Frank MacIntyre, enjoyed an outstanding career. Alongside her two Paralympic golds – three appearances in total – Scott won gold at the World Championships in 2006, and was the leader when PEI won two Canadian championships in 2005 and 2006.
She is a three-time winner of the Sport PEI Senior Female Athlete of the Year award, and twice a winner of the Lt. Governor’s Award for PEI’s Best Overall Athlete.
Howard Watts (Builder, Boxing)
Howard Watts has devoted his life to boxing, and to helping others, and his induction to the Hall of Fame will be considered long-overdue by many.
It would be hard to find an individual who has given so much not only to the sport, but to the individuals who train and compete out of the Ko-Ed Boxing Academy in Charlottetown, many of whom would point to Watts as being one of the key influences in their lives. He has trained national champions, been to countless Canadian Championships and Canada Games, and attended boxing cards and matches throughout Atlantic Canada. Nobody has earned more respect in their chosen sport as much as Howard Watts.
Barb Mullaly (Builder, University Sport)
Think of UPEI athletics, and the first person who comes to mind is Charlottetown’s Barb Mullaly.
Her four-decade career as a classroom instructor, coach, and nationally decorated administrator began at Prince of Wales College, evolving into UPEI in 1969. She coached both basketball and field hockey, and served thirteen years as director of athletics, where she always advocated for better education, fairness and wellness for all, often in a critical sporting and social environment where she would be the lone female voice. Highly respected by all she came into contact with, she served as the President of Atlantic University Sport, as well as both Sport PEI and Recreation PEI, and her legacy will be forever one of leadership, dedication, integrity and equity.
Barb Carmichael (Builder, Field Hockey)
Charlottetown’s Barb Carmichael is without doubt the driving force that has kept Island field hockey strong and vibrant for 40-plus years.
Her support, and championing of the sport has been committed and unwavering, and its prominence and popularity today on PEI is testament to the sheer hard work and effort Barb has put in. She has been an athlete, coach, administrator, official and everything in between, often having to fight the field hockey cause against the powers-that-be who would look to reduce its impact. The result has been more girls playing than ever before, athletes making national teams, and thriving programs at both the community, high school and varsity levels. It is an outstanding legacy, and one which is fully deserving of induction to the PEI Sports Hall of Fame.
Courtesy of PEI Sports Hall of Fame