Bracebridge Restructures and Renamed Blues

The Bracebridge organization has been renamed to the Blues. The GMHL Board of Directors confirmed the name change earlier this off-season along with the transfer of ownership.

With the departing Phantoms club, the GMHL sought out a new ownership group to keep the passionate hockey community of Bracebridge in the league. Allan Donnan, founder of the Toronto Attack and Toronto Predators, will be heading operations for the Blues.

Donnan brings to the town of Bracebridge a powerful network and dedicated organization infrastructure that will only improve the ability for the hockey club to give back to the community.

The Blues have already made several community partnerships including: Bank of Montreal, TPA Sports and Kobe Sportswear. They have also integrated in a local charity program with the townships of South Muskoka, Gravenhurst and Huntsville designed to give back to minor hockey players.

Andre Laperriere has been given the task of putting a competitive team on the ice.

Andre is 27 years old, born in North Bay Ontario.   Andre brings a wealth of coaching experience to the organization including time with the North Bay Trappers AAA and Junior A organization.  He has also coached with the Powassan Eagles of the GMHL.  In his most recent position he was Head Coach of the Temiscaming Titans.  His coaching record sits at:
Regular Season record: 107 Wins 14 Losses 4 OT Losses
Overall Playoff record:  27 Wins 14 Losses 2 OT Losses

When asked about taking the helm of the Bracebridge Blues organization Laperriere said: "I am pleased to have been awarded the Head Coach position in the beautiful Town of Bracebridge.  I believe with the new ownership and support staff in place that this team will be competitive right from the start.  I intend to put a championship contender in the Town of Bracebridge as quickly as possible."

The GMHL is proud to have the restructured Bracebridge Blues organization remain in the league for the 2014/15 season. For more information, please check out: www.bracebridgeblues.com