Before establishing his law office in San Diego County, attorney Terry Chucas spent much of his life playing hockey. As a player for the Canadian Oldtimers' Hockey Association, Terry Chucas competed during the league’s 1984 international tournament held in Sweden.
The Canadian Oldtimers Hockey Association was established by association president John F. Gouett in 1974. The league catered to part-time hockey enthusiasts 35 and older who wanted to engage in the sport without facing any risk of severe injury. As a result, body checking and other contact hits are not allowed under COHA rules.
More than 1,000 players participated in the recreational league’s first tournament in Ontario. After its inaugural competition, COHA received official recognition from the Canadian government and the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association.
Over the years, the association expanded to include leagues in Europe and Asia. COHA players are eligible to compete in the International Cup of Oldtimers’ Hockey, which has been held in venues worldwide. After nearly 50 years in operation, COHA now comprises more than 50,000 clubs and teams across Canada and in 55 nations. Since retiring as COHA's leader, founder John Gouett now organizes international tours for tournament players.
