The Ontario Hockey League named former Ottawa 67’s general manager James Boyd as their new vice president of hockey operations on Wednesday.
Boyd served at the 67’s general manager the last nine seasons before officially taking the role on Nov. 17.
The 49-year-old led the team to three regular season titles in 2019, 2020, and 2023 and won the Jim Gregory OHL General Manager of the Year in 2020.
He also has contributed to Hockey Canada’s success over the years, spending time in an executive role for the Under-17, Under-18, and Under 20 levels, including as GM of the gold-medal winning team in 2022 at the World Juniors.
“James Boyd is one of the most knowledgeable and well-prepared executives in our game,” said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford in a statement. “His extensive experience developing players, managing successful programs, and contributing to the growth of the OHL make him an ideal fit to lead our Hockey Operations team.”
Boyd also spend time as a head coach and general manager of the St. Michaels Majors and Mississauga Steelheads organizations leading the organization to an OHL Championship Series in 2011 and 2017 and a Memorial Cup Final in 2011.
The Midland, Ont., native exits the 67’s with a 7-3-1 record this year.
“James has played a vital role in shaping the 67’s since he joined our organization in 2017. His contributions have left a lasting mark on our hockey club both for the present and the future,” 67’s president Adrian Sciarra said in a statement.
“While we will miss James, we’re incredibly thankful for everything he has contributed to the 67’s and we wish him all the best in his new role with the OHL.”