His volunteer career began as treasurer in Cape Breton County before taking over as president of the association giving him a look at the inner workings of the provincial branch .
The association led him to the position of regional director with Hockey Nova Scotia 's minor council .
His volunteer career began as treasurer in Cape Breton County before taking over as president of the association , which led him to the position of regional director with Hockey Nova Scotia 's minor council , giving him a look at the inner workings of the provincial branch .