Change in Hockey Operations for Moncton Wildcats

April 18, 2024 - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Moncton Wildcats News Release

The Moncton Wildcats announced today they will be looking for a new head of hockey operations.

Ritchie Thibeau, General Manager of Hockey Operations for the Moncton Wildcats has accepted a senior position with J.D Irving effective May 6 and will be leaving the team.

"I want to thank Ritchie for his contributions to the team over the past eight seasons and wish him all the best in his new role," said Robert K. Irving, President of the Moncton Wildcats.

Thibeau joined the team as Assistant Director of Hockey Operations in October 2016. He became Director of Hockey Operations in April 2018 and General Manager of Hockey Operations in February 2023.

The search for a new head of hockey operations will begin immediately.

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