An estimated 250 people attended the Screaming Eagles’ noontime press conference to introduce Irwin Simon as the majority owner of Cape Breton’s Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team. Following the 2017-18 season, Cape Breton native Gerard Shaw was named team president. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Centre 200 is the team’s home rink. Rimouski is 35-15-8 (15-8-6 on the road). The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League club is owned by eight investors, including majority owner Irwin Simon. The mandate of Transition House Foundation is to raise money to support projects and programs of Cape Breton Transition House (a safe haven for abused women and their children), to acquire money or furnishings and goods for use in Cape Breton Transition House. The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles is a team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. We've also looked at the education and making sure that they're getting the best education while they're in Sydney. Last week, minor hockey teams were there, and young kids were there with their minor hockey shirts on. The 10,311 km 2 (3,981 sq mi) island accounts for 18.7% of Nova Scotia's total area. There's additional cash needed. The other thing is as you come in to Centre 200 today, you now have an Eagles store that sells all our merchandise. Irwin and club … Irwin Simon is a business executive who founded The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.(NASDAQ: Hain), a leading organic and natural products company in 1993. He is joined by eight additional local owners: Stuart MacLeod, Andre Cote, Rodney Colbourne, Floyd MacIntyre, Aubrey Rogers, Donnie Sives, Tom MacDonald and Gary Wilson. I'd love to have something with a "4" in front of it,  but you know we had the other day, 3400, 3500 at the game. Simon attended the league’s entry draft for the first time as majority owner of the Cape Breton Eagles last June in Quebec City and was impressed with the event. The majority owner of the Cape Breton Eagles will officially be the new CEO of a Canadian cannabis company. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Screaming Eagles majority owner Irwin Simon … Simon first expressed interest in the team in June 2018. Is there new money going into the Eagles? Francis was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia where he played high level and competitive hockey until he was 18. — Irwin Simon, majority owner, Cape Breton Eagles Wasn’t there a time, not so long ago, when a multi-millionaire like Irwin Simon might have thought that and worked strenuously behind the scenes to achieve that but stopped short of actually saying that in public? We enhanced our whole billet plan in regards to making sure the boys have great homes to live with, great families. Owner- President Family Adviser - Agent Francis currently lives in Guelph, Ontario where he founded the company. ... owner at Cape Breton Resorts Victoria, NS. Having a major team in Cape Breton helps put us on the map, and I’m so proud that this legacy will continue,” said Stuart MacLeod, Founding Shareholder, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. LGCHL PSN Cape Breton Eagles vs Acadie-Bathurst Titan Round 1 Playoff Matchup Break Down. Ultimately, I'd love to host the Memorial Cup, love to host the draft. The Cape Breton Eagles will play their final game of the 2020-21 QMJHL season this evening against the Charlottetown Islanders. Coming into this evening the Eagles hold a record of 36-17-3 (21-7-1 at home). Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Myself being the largest shareholder, owning over 80 percent of it, yes. So I think that absolutely answers your question. The QMJHL has issued the following press release this afternoon… 2020-21 Fans Choice Award . What do we do to get people to games and get them home? I think it was very important that when you came to Sydney, you were able to get good education, you are living with good billets and that there was really good training because their next step is getting drafted at the end here and going to the NHL. This change in ownership promises a revitalization of the team and an enhanced fan experience. So we're up already over last year, but we still have a lot of work to do. Irwin Simon, who purchased the majority ownership of the Eagles in November 2018, was formally named the CEO of Aphria Inc., on Tuesday. Would you say you're seeing returns on that investment and some of those changes? So there's a lot more we have to do within the communities in regards to getting minor hockey involved, getting the schools involved, getting the college involved. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. The majority owner of the Cape Breton Eagles will officially be the new CEO of a Canadian cannabis company. Irwin Simon, who purchased the majority ownership of the Eagles in November 2018, was formally named the CEO of Aphria Inc., on Tuesday. 493 talking about this. Each year we award a member of our team with the "Fans Choice Award" as chosen by you-the fans. Do we have bus service? Yes. There's a lot of investment that needs to happen to make sure we're able to bring these into Centre 200 and back to Sydney. The franchise was brought to Cape Breton in 1997 when a group of business leaders saw an opportunity to bring high caliber hockey back to the Island after the Cape Breton Oilers moved in 1996. A SaltWire Network Publication We acquired a new bus for transportation because these guys spend a lot of time on the road. You don't see the returns right away. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. And the goal is bring more and more awareness to this team. Courtney Schriver-Richard. - Reuters Egor Sokolov of the Cape Breton Eagles stands near the Centre 200 ice surface wearing the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship silver medal that he won with Team Russia earlier this month in the Czech Republic. We're above last year. We know that we have a new name of our league franchise, a new logo, a new coach. QMJHL team drops 'Screaming' from its name. “As a proud Glace Bay native who skated in many youth leagues, nothing would bring me more joy than bringing a championship home to Cape Breton.”. Melissa Dilney. Melissa Dilney Assistant Manager at Deloitte Canada. Simon spoke with the host of CBC Cape Breton's Information Morning, Steve Sutherland, about how he plans to make his Memorial Cup dreams come true. I'm working with the city in regards to things we can do to upgrade Centre 200. I like what I see. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Well, I'm a big part of the ownership. Flu shots should be mandatory for health-care workers, says chief medical officer, Right whale restrictions offer glimpse into future price of climate change, Doctors and Nova Scotia government reach new contract agreement, Former Nova Scotia premier Gerald Regan dead at 91, American ER doctor has spent 1½ years trying to get licensed in Nova Scotia, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The majority owner of the Cape Breton Eagles will officially be the new CEO of a Canadian cannabis company. “The Eagles have a strong history of community involvement and a loyal fanbase. And the big thing is what the Cape Breton Eagles are to this community. Centre 200 is the team’s home rink. Is there more money being spent? The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. ... Cory Eagles Owner of Eagles Pool Services Coverdale, NB. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The Cape Breton Oilers were a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League.The team was the top minor league affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Last year, average attendance was about 2400. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. It's the long term returns in seeing four to five thousand spectators in the seats here. JEREMY FRASER • CAPE BRETON POST ERIN POTTIE • CAPE BRETON POST Cape Breton Eagles majority owner Irwin Simon, left, and club president Gerard Shaw answer questions during a fan event in Sydney in February 2020. It’s the final time the Eagles and Océanic will meet this season. It brings the 120,000 residents of Cape Breton together. The bus cost over a half a million dollars that they're traveling on. The returns will come when we're all standing here, centre ice, hoisting that Memorial Cup in a parade down Charlotte Street. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Cape Breton Eagles majority owner Irwin Simon speaks to about 150 people gathered at Centre 200 on Saturday for an team update. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. You want to ensure the safety and health and wellness of these players. We also have 10 scouts that are strategically located around the country and in Europe looking for players. Irwin Simon (holding the jersey) lives in New York City, but is originally from Glace Bay, N.S. The Cape Breton Highlanders will likely have to forget about Irwin Simon saving the club’s upcoming season — at least for now. Irwin Simon, the owner of a multi-billion dollar natural foods company in the U.S., could soon be the majority owner of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Cape Breton has never had a winner in 22 years. The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles was founded in 1997 by a group of business leaders in Cape Breton Island. Among those who gambled and lost on Clarke was Irwin Simon, a multi-millionaire originally from Glace Bay, owner of the Cape Breton Eagles and the Cambridge Suites, CEO of Leamington-based weed firm Aphria Inc, who gave Clarke $10,000. It is the longest sports franchise in Cape Breton’s history. Cape Breton Island (French: Île du Cap-Breton, formerly Île-Royale; Scottish Gaelic: Ceap Breatainn or Eilean Cheap Breatainn; Mi'kmaq: Unamaꞌki) is an island on the Atlantic coast of North America and part of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. After much discussions with the shareholder group, a deal was signed on November 6th, 2018 to make Simon the majority shareholder. The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles have a new majority shareholder. “For the past two decades, the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles has been a vital part of our community. How do we sell different packages? “As a majority shareholder, Irwin Simon will take new risks and provide the investment needed to build a championship team.”. I want to leverage this support and build on the work that has been done by the previous ownership, while creating new energy around the team,” said Simon. What is the goal for attendance and where do things stand so far this season? Currently Rimouski is three points ahead of Cape Breton, but the Eagles have two games in hand. The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles was founded in 1997 by a group of business leaders in Cape Breton Island. And again, we're in a tough conference. 1 week ago . In mid-February, Cape Breton Eagles fans were allowed back in limited numbers at Centre 200 in Sydney. The Oilers' organization relocated the team from Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1988 and renamed it for Cape Breton Island.Home games were played at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. There's 120,000 residents in Cape Breton. Comments are welcome while open. Irwin and club president Gerard Shaw are asking ticket holders to help them find way to get more fans into the building. The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles is a team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. It's not those who just have cars should be able to come to the games. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). We also invite you to ask us about our policies or feel free to let us know how we can better serve your privacy concerns. It's just not those that live in Sydney. Any team, for success, needs to have the community behind them. Cape Breton Eagles' Yegor Sokolov suited up for Russia at the 2019 World Junior Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. We got some tough teams in there and we have a lot of work to do against those tough teams and you know, we're only going to get better. Irwin D. Simon, a successful entrepreneur with roots in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, has signed on as the majority shareholder of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. As Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Simon led Hain Celestial for 25 years and grew the business to over $3 billion with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Life™. The changes include hiring new staff, investing in new equipment and changing the team's name (from the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles). Cape Breton Eagles majority owner Irwin Simon speaks to about 150 people gathered at Centre 200 on Saturday for an team update. What are some other specific changes that you made when you came on board? And I think what we have to do is make it more accessible. Since Irwin Simon became the majority owner of the Cape Breton Eagles one year ago, he's made significant changes to the major junior hockey team with one goal in mind: bringing home the Memorial Cup. Discussion in 'Leaguegaming Canadian Hockey League (LGCHL PSN)' started by LG, Jan 6, 2021. Official Facebook of the Cape Breton Eagles He now owns more than 80 per cent of the Cape Breton Eagles. Francis was raised in a … We have a new head of marketing and social media and strategic planning, Courtney Schriver-Richard, and then we have Gerard Shaw, our great president. Gerard Shaw is president of the Cape Breton Eagles. Assistant General Manager Cape Breton Eagles QMJHL at Cape Breton Eagles Major Junior Hockey Club Sydney, NS. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. With files from CBC Cape Breton's Information Morning. Members of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles celebrate after a goal during a game earlier this season at Centre 200. Cape Breton Eagles executives want to attract younger fans to home games after suffering a massive financial hit this season due to public health regulations. We're at about 2700, 2800. “If we don’t get the younger generation to our games, we will not survive,” says We've worked very much with the community in bringing on new sponsors and additional sponsors. So we've really built out the infrastructure to support the growth of the team, the future of the team and the recruitment and drafting of players. In the standings right now, the Eagles are 5 out of 10 in the Eastern Conference? The Cape Breton Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). We have a new general manager in Jacques Carriere. So there's a lot happening in the background. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Irwin Simon is also co-owner of St. John’s Edge of the National Basketball League of Canada. I want to build a winner and we've got to invest to do that. How would you characterize the situation with attendance? QMJHL Announces Conclusion Of Season For Eagles, Mooseheads, Eagles Return To Home Ice To Take On Islanders, Islanders Pull Away From Eagles In 7-3 Victory, Eagles Return From Layoff To Battle Islanders, Job Opportunity: Manager, Business Administration & Retail. Irwin Simon is also co-owner of St. John’s Edge of the National Basketball League of Canada. I'm here for the long term. There is absolutely some major investment that's gone into the team. 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