I had the opportunity to speak with Cyril Leeder, the President and CEO of the Ottawa Senators. In this article, we discussed his experiences with the team since the beginning, as well as other projects he has accomplished in his career.
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Hidden Glamour With Gracer – Brandon Grace
I had the pleasure to get to do an interview with Sudbury Wolves head equipment manager Brandon Grace (known as Gracer). He comes with 14 years in the Wolves organization as an equipment manager. In this interview, we will go over how his career has gone so far, and what it's like to be an equipment manager in the OHL.
Ryan Trahan: Managing His Way Through a Career in Sports
Ryan Trahan is an Account Manager of Premium Services for the Ottawa Senators who graduated from SPAD in 2021. In this article he talks about how he got into SPAD and how it has helped him get to where he is today as well as a little bit about his internship and current position with the Sens.
Ryan O’Rourke: From Just Having Fun To Winning Gold
This is Ryan O'Rourke's story from starting out hockey to winning a gold medal. Ryan is currently on the Iowa Wild and we talk about what he has been through to get where he is today.
Wes Jarvis: Reaching the NHL in a Different Era
Wes Jarvis is a former NHL player for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs mainly in the 1980s before starting a career in coaching and training young players looking to make the next level.
Joe Drago: A Junior Hockey Legend
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview a very prominent in Sudbury, Joe Drago. Joe has worked from many different sports organizations including, the Sudbury Wolves, OHF, NOHA, and Hockey Canada!
Jesse Henry – Going Where the Wind Takes Me
I was able to sit down and talk with Jesse who is a 2020 SPAD that works for Gallagher. While in school he did internships with the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators, but since graduating he has worked for Emco Corporation and once again the Senators.
Finding a new Purpose, Hanging up the Skates for a Suit
I recently had the opportunity to interview Stewart Gavin who has been the president of Gavin Group for nearly 21 years. Stew played over 900 professional hockey games in his career including over 750 in the NHL with the Leafs, Whalers and North Stars. Stew currently sits on the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Darryl Moxam: Nurturing Your Network
Let’s start with a brief description of your background and the steps in your career you’ve taken leading up to this point? I graduated from Acadia university, with a bachelor's degree in business administration. On top of that I have a bachelor of education from Lakehead university. Experience in the business world would be almost … Continue reading Darryl Moxam: Nurturing Your Network
Building Confidence and Winning Championships: Kyle Davidson’s Story
Kyle Davidson, a distinguished alumnus of Laurentian University with a degree in Sports Administration, has achieved an impressive career trajectory, ultimately attaining the esteemed position of General Manager for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). Take a look here for a deeper look into his amazing journey so far!