OTTAWA, May 12th, 2004 – André Brin, formerly with Hockey Canada, has been named Executive Director for the third edition of the Jeux de la francophonie canadienne (Canadian Francophone Games). This major sports and arts competition is spearheaded by the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF) and will be held in Winnipeg from July 20 to 24, 2005.
A Manitoba native, André Brin served for more than five years as Manager of Media Relations for Hockey Canada, the body that administers all minor, amateur and international hockey in Canada. He has extensive experience in sports and recreation fields at both the provincial – Manitoba and Alberta – and national levels.
