Sea Dogs Add To Scouting Department
Published on August 22, 2008 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Saint John Sea Dogs News Release
SAINT JOHN, NB --- Saint John Sea Dogs Head Coach/General Manager Jacques Beaulieu announced today that the team has added Moncton native Stéphane Leblanc to their scouting department.
"We're very pleased to be adding Stéphane to our scouting department," said Beaulieu. "He is very well-respected in the hockey world, and he will definitely be of asset to us moving forward. Led by Norm Gosselin, our scouting staff is amongst the very best in the country, and we're confident that we will continue to excel in this area for many years to come."
Leblanc has over 15 years of experience in the hockey industry, having worked in a variety of roles throughout his career. In his new post with the Sea Dogs, he will be responsible for scouting the New Brunswick-P.E.I. Major Midget Hockey League as well as the Maritime Junior âA' Hockey League. He will also do some advanced scouting for the Sea Dogs at various QMJHL arenas.
In 2007-2008, Leblanc was the head coach of the Moncton Gagnon Beavers of the MJAHL, the same team he served as an assistant coach with the previous season. He also has coaching experience in the Eastern Conference Hockey League as well as with New Brunswick Minor Hockey at the Bantam AAA level.
A 2001 graduate of Moncton University, Leblanc earned a Bachelor's Degree in both Education and Physical Education. He has also earned multiple coaching certificates and is an accomplished softball player, having won a National Midget Championship in 1994 and participated in the 1993 Canada Summer Games.
Season Tickets to the Sea Dogs' 2008-2009 campaign are on sale now. Information on all ticketing options, including flex packs, flex combos, and full season packages can be obtained by calling the team office at (506) 657-DOGS (3647).
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