Tuesday, July 5, 2011

MCKELLAR MOVING ON TO NHL

Press Release

LONDON, ONTARIO: The London Knights are proud to announce that Assistant General Manager and Director of Public Relations, Jim McKellar, has accepted a job as a full-time amateur scout with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. After scouting for the Hawks on a part-time basis last season, McKellar signed a full-time contract with the team on Friday, July 1, 2011.

Having been with the Knights since Mark and Dale Hunter bought the team in 2000, McKellar has been instrumental in both the hockey operations and the day-to-day business side of the organization.

“Jim has contributed a lot to this organization over the last 11 seasons,” Knights General Manager Mark Hunter stated. “Anytime a person of Jim’s caliber decides to move on, it creates a hole in the organization. We wish Jim all the best moving forward in his career.”

Although McKellar will be on hand for the next few weeks as the transition takes place, General Manager Mark Hunter’s search for a new Assistant General Manager will begin immediately.

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

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