Ownership

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MEET THE KAMLOOPS BLAZERS’ OWNERS

Tom Gaglardi 

Thomas (Tom) Gaglardi is Governor & Co-Owner of the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club.

A passionate and knowledgeable leader who is deeply involved in all aspects of the family business, Tom began his career in the hospitality industry at the age of 14 as a busboy in the restaurant of one of his family’s Downtown Vancouver hotels and has worked in every area of the business since then. He spent considerable time in construction, hotel and restaurant operations, finance and real estate development. After completing his studies at the University of British Columbia, Tom joined the family business as a Regional Manager of the Sandman Hotel Group. At age 23, he was promoted to President of the hotel group, and at 26 he became President of Northland Properties Corporation, the family’s parent company, which is currently the largest family-owned hospitality company in Canada.

Under his direction, Northland has grown to include a large portfolio of hotels in Canada, UK and under development in the USA, including Sandman and Sandman Signature Hotels, and the Sutton Place Hotels & Resorts, along with several restaurant chains including Denny’s Restaurants of Canada, Moxie’s Grill & Bar, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill and other notable restaurants.  The family also owns and operates a large real estate portfolio and the world renowned Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

In addition to being a co-owner of the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club, Tom was introduced as the owner of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League on November 21, 2011.  Tom took over ownership of the American Hockey League’s Texas Stars and the operations of their home rink, the Cedar Park Center, on December 17, 2014 and subsequently acquired all the Dr. Pepper Ice Rinks in Texas. Tom is the Owner & Governor of the Kamloops Blazers, the Dallas Stars and the Texas Stars.

Tom is an active member in his community both here at home and in his adopted hometown of Dallas. He founded the Sandman Harvest Foundation which has raised over $1 million for disadvantaged and medically challenged children living in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. He also serves as trustee for the PA and JM Gaglardi Senior Citizens Society, a non-profit society providing housing for seniors in Kamloops, BC.  In Dallas, Tom has established The Dallas Stars Foundation which focuses its efforts on providing support to the children of the community so they may lead quality lives and develop into contributing members of society.

Tom and his wife Brittney have three sons, Charlie, Bennett, and Wilson. Tom splits his time between Vancouver and Dallas and enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family at their cottage on the shores of Kamloops Lake near Savona, BC.

Shane Doan

Shane is considered by many to be one of the true leaders in the National Hockey League. The Halkirk, Alberta native demonstrated his leadership qualities at a very young age. He was instrumental in leading the Kamloops Blazers to back to back Memorial Cup championships (1994, 1995) during his three year junior career. He won the Stafford Smythe Trophy as the tournament’s most valuable player in 1995. On Feb. 19, 2005, Shane was part of the first group of players honoured as Blazer Legends.

Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round (7th overall) of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, Shane was the Jets’ final first-round pick prior to the franchise moving to Phoenix. Shane has played all of his 18 NHL seasons with the Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise, the longest current tenure of any player with the franchise, and is the final remaining Coyote player to have worn a Jets’ uniform. His best season was 2007-2008, when he led the Coyotes in scoring and in points (78). He nearly equaled that mark in the 2008-2009 season when he again led the team in goals (31) and points (73). He has recorded 13 seasons with the 20 or more goals, and has been the team’s captain for nine seasons.

On December 31st, 2015, Shane scored his 381st career goal to become the franchise’s all-time goals leader. That same season on February 12th, 2016, Shane recorded his 931st career point to become the franchise’s all-time points leader as well.

Shane scored the tie-breaking and game-winning goal for Team Canada in the finals at the World Cup of Hockey in 2004.

Shane was selected to play for Team Canada at the 2006 Olympics and was chosen to be captain of Canada’s 2007 World Championship team.

Community and Personal Interests

Shane and his wife Andrea have four children Gracie, Karys, Josh and Carson. He has been quoted as saying “My favourite hobby is playing with my kids. They’re so much fun!”

Shane has a number of charities which are important. Here are some of his favourites.

• Along with Mark Recchi, Shane hosted the annual Recchi-Doan Charity Classic which raised approximately $500,000 for needy children in the Thompson/Kamloops area.
• Shane and his wife Andrea were named the recipients of the 2007 Pat Tillman Community Leadership Award.
• Shane also initiated, hosted and skated with more than 200 underprivileged and homeless children in the Scottsdale, Arizona area.
• For the past 15 years, with Shane championing the cause, the Coyotes and their wives have purchased toys, games and teaching tools for children they visit on a regular basis at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Key Awards

• 1993-94: Memorial Cup Winner
• 1994-95: Memorial Cup Winner
• 1994-95: Memorial Cup All-Star Team
• 1994-95: Stafford Smythe Memorial Award (MVP)
• 2002-03: Phoenix Coyotes scoring leader and MVP
• 2003-04: Played in All-Star Game (NHL)
• 2008-09: Played in All-Star Game (NHL)
• 2011-12: Mark Messier Leader of the Year Award

Front Office Staff

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