WHL Regina Pats

Pats Welcome New COO Home to Regina

Published on June 29, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release


Regina, Saskatchewan - The Regina Pats Hockey Club is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Operating Officer office ahead of the 2021/2022 season. After 30+ years working outside of Saskatchewan, incoming executive Trevor Buhnai is making a return to his hometown to take the helm of the iconic Western Hockey League franchise.

"This is a very exciting day for the entire Regina Pats organization. Trevor brings a unique blend of skills and a lifelong passion for Regina Pats hockey to the table and we are very pleased to welcome him to the team and back to his hometown," says Brandt Group of Companies CEO and Regina Pats owner, Shaun Semple

Buhnai, a University of Regina alumnus, has built an impressive track record as a Winnipeg-based marketing executive since the late 1980's, successfully guiding companies such as Bell MTS, Manitoba Lotteries Corporation and, most recently, Canad Inns Corporation. This success, complemented by exceptional operational skills, make Buhnai the ideal choice to guide the Pats organization. A lifelong Pats fan, Buhnai grew up playing minor hockey and attending Pats games in the Queen City and is excited to return to Regina after more than three decades away.

"I am thrilled to join the Pats organization and to have an opportunity to make a contribution to the ongoing success of this iconic franchise," says Buhnai. "I may never have the chance to play between the pipes for the Pats like I dreamed of doing as a kid, but I'm finally joining the hometown heroes as a member of the Pats Regiment and I couldn't be happier!"

The Regina Pats Hockey Club wishes to thank departing COO, Stacey Cattell, for his tireless dedication to the success of the organization. Cattell was the Regina Pats COO for over four years and played an integral role in the success of the WHL's East Division Hub hosted in Regina earlier this year. He will be stepping down over the coming weeks.

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