Georgie takes new role; to remain Sea Dogs president

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The Saint John Sea Dogs will soon have a new general manager.

The team confirmed Monday that Trevor Georgie has been named the president and CEO of JSM Sports Entertainment, the Scott McCain company that owns the Sea Dogs. He will maintain his current role as the team's president.

From the news release:

JSMSE is an investment and holding company focused on owning, operating, and investing in the sports and entertainment sector. JSMSE is the parent company of Saint John Major Junior Hockey Club Ltd., owner of the Saint John Sea Dogs hockey team. Under Mr. Georgie’s leadership, JSMSE intends to grow its sports and entertainment portfolio, both regionally and throughout North America.

“I am thrilled to promote Trevor to this new leadership role,” said Scott McCain, JSMSE’s Chairman of the Board. “He has earned this opportunity in every respect, and I’m excited to see him take this next step in his career. It is my goal to expand JSMSE within the sports and entertainment sector, and I look forward to pursuing this together with Trevor.”

In his new role, Mr. Georgie will continue as President of the Saint John Sea Dogs, providing leadership and strategic direction to both business and hockey operations. The Saint John Sea Dogs plans to announce its new General Manager in the coming days.

“I want to thank Scott for his leadership and trust, and for giving me this exciting opportunity,” said Mr. Georgie. “I also want to thank my team at the Sea Dogs for all their contributions and hard work. I look forward to growing JSMSE coast to coast, while staying grounded in our East Coast values.”

Georgie was named Sea Dogs president on Jan. 7, 2016, replacing Wayne Long. Georgie took over the role of general manager on Aug. 11, 2016 after the team parted ways with Darrell Young.

Under Georgie's watch, the Sea Dogs won the 2017 President Cup along with the 2022 Memorial Cup on home ice, a tournament that will be remembered for years to come in Saint John.

Georgie was never afraid to make bold moves both in his role as president and general manager. His boldest was likely replacing head coach Gordie Dwyer with Gardiner MacDougall following Saint John's early exit from the 2022 playoffs.

MacDougall and Dwyer join Danny Flynn, Josh Dixon, Jeff Cowan, Greg Gilbert and Travis Crickard as head coaches to work under Georgie.

The team's current assistant general manager and head scout, Anthony Stella, is expected to be the club's next general manager. Stella has been Georgie's right hand man for a number of years and the move seems like a natural fit.

The Sea Dogs are back in action on the ice on Tuesday when they host the Gatineau Olympiques in Game 3 of their first round series. Gatineau leads 2-0.