Concordia scores former Habs director to head of Recreation and Athletics

Montreal, August 14, 2013 – Concordia University today introduced Patrick Boivin as its new director of Recreation and Athletics. Boivin was most recently the director of hockey operations for the Montreal Canadiens.

“We’re pleased to welcome Patrick to our team,” says Lisa Ostiguy, deputy provost of Academic Affairs at Concordia. Ostiguy is also responsible for all aspects of the student experience. “Athletics and recreation are key facets of the student life experience at Concordia. That is why we have hired an individual who has the knowledge and experience to leverage opportunities that will enhance this important area of student life.”

Boivin’s duties will include leading the strategic development of the Department of Recreation and Athletics, including all varsity and intramural sports programs. His arrival coincides with major renovations to Concordia’s Ed Meagher Arena, which will usher in a new and greener future for hockey and recreational sports at the university.

“This is an exciting change for me,” says Boivin. “I look forward to working with people at Concordia to enhance the university’s varsity sports teams, and find new ways to engage all our students, faculty and staff in recreational activities to support their health and well-being.”

Boivin obtained a bachelor of commerce in finance and international business from HEC Montréal.

In his three seasons as director of hockey operations for the Canadiens, Boivin oversaw daily team operations including budget management, league affairs, team services and internal business cooperation.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Boivin is involved in several charitable and sports organizations. He is co-founder of the Marathon de Sport de Montréal for Special Olympics Québec, which has raised more than $100,000 for the Special Olympics in the past two years.

Boivin is also a team captain for the 1,000-km Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie cycling race, which raises funds for projects that encourage young people to adopt healthy life habits, and he participates in the Sainte-Justine Winter Triathlon, an event that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for children, parents and professionals at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre. He is a member of the board of the Fondation du Collège Notre-Dame, helping the school achieve its educational objectives and develop new projects.

Boivin’s appointment follows that of Melanie Drew, who served as interim director of the Department of Recreation and Athletics after Katie Sheahan’s retirement in May.

Photo:  Concordia Stingers Sports Information Website