OTTAWA – Thunder Bay’s Anthony LeBlanc is back in the hockey business.
The former co-owner of the Arizona Coyotes has been named president of business operations by Senators owner Eugene Melnyk.
LeBlanc, who was with the Coyotes from 2011 to 2017 as president and CEO, in addition to his ownership role, most recently was part of an ownership group trying to bring the Canadian Football League to Halifax. He was also involved in an attempt to bring minor-league hockey to Thunder Bay prior to that.
He's also a part owner of the Thunder Bay Border Cats.
"I am thrilled to be appointed to the position of president of business operations with the Senators. Having been a diehard Senators fan since the Sens rejoined the league, this opportunity is truly an honour,” LeBlanc said in a release.
I look forward to working closely with the entire staff as we prepare for an exciting chapter in the history of the Senators. I am confident that my experience in the NHL, as well as my sales and marketing background in the technology sector, will be put to good use here in the National Capital Region.”
LeBlanc, who ran for the Progressiive Conservatives provincially in Thunder Bay in 2011, finishing third in the Thunder Bay-Superior North race.