Episode 60: James Boyd

Ottawa 67’s GM James Boyd spared some time for the prohockeypod this week. James has a lot of experience in the OHL, starting with playing 4 years in the league. After the OHL, James went to the University of Guelph before being offered an Assistant Coaching position back in the OHL with the Belleville Bulls. James learned a lot from Lou Crawford in these first few years before being promoted to HC. After Belleville, James moved to the Toronto/Mississauga franchise where he would hold different positions over 13 years including Assistant Coach/Assistant GM and then Head Coach/General Manager duties. We talked a lot about his experiences doing both jobs and how he juggled all the responsibilities. His time in Mississauga brought a lot of success, including a Memorial Cup Finals appearance in 2011. After 16/17, James moved on to the Ottawa 67’s where he has been the GM for the past 7 seasons. I asked him about how he picks his players, coaching staff members and what it means to be a 67. We also touched on their core values. Hope you enjoy!