Harry Butler of Halifax was instrumental in the founding of the Halifax Wolverines in 1930. Hockey was lacking support in the city and Butler was one of the most prominent sportsmen committed to the game. He was convinced that the public would support a good hockey team in a Nova Scotia league.

With Butler’s help, the Wolverines won the Allan Cup in 1935. He was also elected president of the senior baseball league, named to the city Recreation Commission, and served as chairman of the Halifax Athletic Commissionan organization that governed all professional boxing bouts in Halifax.