[Sylvanfan]

Howse's father and the rest of the family were well known in Prince George. Most of them were exceptionally skilled at hockey or fastball, and feared for their toughness. But they didn't seem to want to stray too far from home. Could be a case of a guy who'd rather stay close to home and do his own thing, rather than operate on someone else's schedule and rules, no matter what the upside may be.