Hurricanes Welcome Robson
Lethbridge, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes are pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Robson as the team’s new Director of Scouting and Player Personnel. Robson was introduced to the Lethbridge media by Hurricanes GM Roy Stasiuk at a press conference this morning at the Enmax Centre.
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rRobson has worked for the past 17 years as the Western Regional Scout for the Minnesota North Stars and Dallas Stars organization. Early in his hockey career with Minnesota, Robson worked with former Hurricanes GM Wayne Simpson. He also played a part in building the 1998-1999 President’s Trophy winners and Stanley Cup Champion Dallas Stars.
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rThe 54 year old Robson has served for 29 years with the Calgary Police Service. He and his wife; Sandra, are the parents of two adult children; Alysha and Blake. Blake Robson was a former WHL player with the Portland Winter Hawks and Prince George Cougars. He was a 4th round draft pick of the Atlanta Thrashers in 2000.
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r“Brad Robson and I scouted together for a short time in Prince Albert” said Hurricanes GM Roy Stasiuk “Our number one goal has always been the identification, recruitment and development of players and Brad brings with him a level of professionalism, experience and credibility which will be integral to this process.”