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:
- June 1, 2021
Saginaw Spirt extend Dave's Contract to 2023-24 - February 14, 2019
Saginaw Spirt extend Dave's contract to 2020-21 - July 10, 2015
Saginaw Spirit Tab Dave Drinkill as the Team’s New General Manager - July 10, 2015 You Tube
Saginaw Spirit hire Dave Drinkill as General Manager - July 27, 2015 Barrie Examiner
Elmvale native and former Barrie Colts assistant GM Dave Drinkill hired by Spirit - February 16, 2016 YouTube
Dave Drinkill Full Comments - April 12, 2016 Hockey Now
Saginaw Spirit go all in at OHL Draft
