MJHL hires new Director of Operations

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Published on Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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MJHL Media Release

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) has hired Kevin Saurette of Brandon as the league’s new Director of Operations.

In a media release announcing the hire, MJHL commissioner Kim Davis noted that Saurette has an extensive hockey playing background in Junior ‘A’ hockey, Major Junior hockey, CIS hockey and professional hockey, both in North America and Europe. 

“The league office and the member teams are excited to have Kevin Saurette join us as we continue to strive for excellence as a Junior A hockey league,” said Davis. “We are fortunate to have attracted someone of Kevin’s calibre and character and we look forward to working together to strengthen the operational standards of the league.”

Saurette holds an MBA (Masters of Business Administration) from the University of Ulster – Belfast. His education credentials combined with his experience in hockey provide him with unique perspectives in the operational workings of  hockey organizations.

“Kevin will play a primary role in the day to day hockey operations functions for the MJHL,” said Davis.

Saurette will formally assume his new role as director of operations on August 4, working out of the MJHL’s Winnipeg office.