Thursday, April 28, 2011

Langley introduces Henderson brothers as new owners

Press Release

The British Columbia Hockey League is proud to announce brothers John and Roy Henderson as the new owners of the league’s Langley franchise.

John, 65, is a chartered accountant with the firm of Cinnamon, Jang, Willoughby & Company while Roy, 61, has a background in hockey scouting and is currently the president of Global Sports Scouting Services Inc.

The pair was recently approved by the BCHL board of governors and the league franchise committee after concluding a purchase agreement for the team.

“We have a hockey background and the reason we got involved is it’s another challenge in our lives,” said Roy, formerly a Philadelphia Flyers scout. “We really believe in the mission of the BCHL to send players on to the college level.”

The Hendersons listed forming a strong partnership with minor hockey in Langley and forging ties to sponsors and volunteers with the club as being their top priorities.

Chairman of the BCHL board of governors Darcy Rota expressed the league is pleased to have the Hendersons join as partners.

“On behalf of the board of governors, I’d like to welcome John and Roy into our league,” said Rota. “We’re excited to add their passion for Junior A hockey to the BCHL and I’m looking forward to hearing their ideas as new stakeholders in our league.”

The Hendersons take ownership of the club from the previous group which included Moray Keith, Heinz Hasselman, Harvey Smyl and Jim Bond.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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