Bob McNamara Named New President and Governor of Hamilton Bulldogs
Published on September 20, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON (September 20, 2011) - Hamilton Bulldogs Owner and Chairman Michael Andlauer announced today that the club has appointed Bob McNamara as the organization's new President and Governor.
"I'm thrilled to be joining the Hamilton Bulldogs organization and I want to thank Michael Andlauer for giving me this wonderful opportunity", said new Hamilton Bulldogs President and Governor Bob McNamara. "I believe that the greater Hamilton Area is a strong hockey market and I'm confident that with the commitment of our owners and the support of our community and corporate partners, season ticket holders and fans, we're going to successfully build the Bulldogs' brand and grow the already deep roots that the franchise has established in our community." McNamara added, "I'm really looking forward to leading our hard-working staff into what is going to be an exciting new era for the Hamilton Bulldogs".
McNamara, 50, brings a wealth of hockey and business knowledge to the 'Dogs front office after spending the past 15 seasons as the Grand Rapids Griffins General Manager. During his tenure with the Griffins, the team enjoyed success both on and off the ice as they won two regular season championships, five division titles and enjoyed attendance increases in four of the past five seasons. Prior to joining Grand Rapids, McNamara spent five years with the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League as Assistant General Manager and participated in all aspects of the business, from hockey operations to sales efforts.
"I am pleased to appoint Bob McNamara as the new President and Governor of the Hamilton Bulldogs", stated 'Dogs Owner and Chairman Michael Andlauer. "With his wealth of experience in both business operations and hockey operations in the American Hockey League, in addition to his intense passion, I'm confident that Bob is the right person to lead our staff as we move forward towards what is going to be an exciting time for both the organization and our fans".
A native of Toronto, McNamara earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame in 1983 after playing for the Fighting Irish hockey team as its starting goaltender for four seasons. Upon graduation, McNamara signed with the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres and spent three seasons with their AHL affiliate the Rochester Americans. He moved to the International Hockey League in 1986, spending two seasons with the Milwaukee Admirals, the second year as a player/assistant coach.
Bob and his wife, Kathy, have three children, daughter Alix, 23 and sons Daniel, 18 and Jake, 15.
The Bulldogs will open their 2011-2012 season at home on Saturday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Copps Coliseum against the Rochester Americans. Single game tickets for the first half of the season are on sale and are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 1-855-872-5000. Hamilton Bulldogs 2011-2012 season tickets and flex ticket packages are now on sale! For more information, call 905-529-8500 or e-mail seasontix@hamiltonbulldogs.com.
American Hockey League Stories from September 20, 2011
- Rookies Run the Show in Black & Gold Game - Providence Bruins
- Weise Making Strong Bid for NHL Spot - Connecticut Whale
- Individual Tickets on Sale this Friday - Adirondack Phantoms
- The Biggest Loser Season 11 Winner Olivia Ward and Runner-Up Hannah Curlee to Appear at Mirabito Ope - Syracuse Crunch
- Admirals Kick-Off Training Camp September 27 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Rampage Single Game Tickets on Sale this Saturday at 10 AM - San Antonio Rampage
- Barons Single Game Tickets on Sale Tomorrow - Oklahoma City Barons
- Pre-Season Gameday - Abbotsford Heat
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Honors Howard Baldwin, Sr. as 2011 Community Leader of the Year - Connecticut Whale
- Senators Reduce Training Camp Roster by Six Players - Binghamton Senators
- Marlies Single Game Tickets on Sale Tomorrow - Toronto Marlies
- 2011-12 Rivermen Promotional Schedule Announced - Peoria Rivermen
- Albany Devils Single-Game Tickets on Sale Saturday - Albany Devils
- Florida Panthers Assign Eight Players to San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Amerks Looking for One Fan to "Break the Ice" - Rochester Americans
- Worcester Sharks Announce 2011 Training Camp Schedule - Worcester Sharks
- Bob McNamara Named New President and Governor of Hamilton Bulldogs - Hamilton Bulldogs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
