Dave Drinkill | Springwater Sports Heritage Hall Of Fame

Dave Drinkill


Active Elite Details:

Category:  Builder
Sport(s):  Hockey
Position/Title: General Manager, OHL Saginaw Spirit
Sport Association(s): Ontario Hockey League
Date/Place of Birth: , December 19, 1982/Penetanguishene ON
Springwater Connection: Grew up in Elmvale ON
Social Media: twitter @davedrinkill

Highlights:

  • 2021 - Spirit extend Dave's contract through 2023-24 OHL season
  • 2019 - Spirit extend Dave's contract  through 2020-21 OHL season
  • 2015 - Hired as the GM of the Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
  • Winner of two Eastern Conference Championship OHL teams,
  • Held various positions for the Barrie Colts during 9 years with the organization (video coach, scouting, Assistant GM),
  • Started with the Barrie Colts (OHL) as a volunteer in the communications department
  • Interned with the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) as part of school program
  • Worked as a volunteer for the Sudbury Wolves (OHL) while in school,
  • Graduate of the Sports Administration program at Laurentian University in Sudbury.

Interests:

  • Playing sports,
  • Being a student of the game of hockey
  • Trying to improve at my job everyday

Interesting Facts:

  • Played in the Simcoe Rural Fastball League for the Wyevale Tribe
  • Worked on family farm in Elmvale
  • Part of two OMHA Championship Midget teams in Elmvale

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Acknowledgements:

Springwater Sports Heritage would like to express its gratitude to Janice Drinkill, Trish Campbell and Dave Drinkill for their contributions.

Activity Chronicles:

Blogs:

       ♦  January 4, 2016 Springwater Sports Heritage Interview