David Branch - 2016 Order of Hockey in Canada Honouree

Hockey Accomplishments

Has been president of the Canadian Hockey League since 1996
Has been commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) since 1979
Has overseen the growth of the OHL from 12 teams to 20
Taken the lead on a number of player safety campaigns, including anti-violence and mental health
Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee
Executive director of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association from 1978-79
Secretary/manager of the Ontario Hockey Association from 1974-77
Coaches AAA minor hockey in the Whitby Wildcats organization
Played NCAA hockey at the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Additional Background

Born November 27, 1948 in Bathurst, N.B.
His son, Barclay, is general manager of the OHL’s Sudbury Wolves

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2017 OHC: 2017 recipients honoured at HCF gala

HCF: 2015 Celebrity Classic gala

HCF: 2015 Celebrity Classic golf

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