FORMER TIGER MOROCCO HIRED BY CJHL
Former Aurora Tiger Rick Morocco (pictured with Italy's Milan Devils in the early 1990's - photo courtesy of Rick Morocco) has been named to the new position of Executive Director by the Canadian Junior Hockey League, effective immediately.
Morocco played one season in the OJHL as a member of the Aurora Tigers in 1979-80, recording 24 goals and 50 points in 38 games played to finish fifth on the club in scoring as a 16-year old. The following season, Morocco made the jump to the OHL, joining the Kitchener Rangers, and would spend the next three seasons in Kitchener, Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay. He then played three seasons at York University and six years in Italy, highlighted by a trip to the 1992 Winter Olympic Games, where he scored two goals for the Italian National Team.
Congratulations to Rick and best of luck in his new position.
Below is the official press release from the CJHL (www.cjhlhockey.com):
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) is pleased to announce the hiring of Rick Morocco as its new Executive Director. The newly‐created position is an expansion of the league’s current administration and will be instrumental in the continued growth of the CJHL.
"I am excited and look forward to begin my work with the CJHL,” said Rick Morocco. “I believe that my experiences and expertise will be a positive addition to the organization; a great league that provides amazing opportunities and learning
experiences for fine young hockey players across the country."
CJHL President and Chairman Kirk Lamb is confident that this latest expansion of the CJHL office will significantly contribute to
the growth of the league. “Rick's work experience and hockey background are a valuable addition to the CJHL, and will assist
in the continued success and evolution of the league.”
“Rick Morocco is exceptionally suited for the CJHL and the Executive Director position as he brings a wealth of experience in
the sports industry and as a player,” added Lamb. Rick most recently served as the Managing Director of the Niagara Falls
International Marathon, and previously held the positions as Executive Director at Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and
Director of Player Relations for the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA).
Rick Morocco (Niagara, ON) has an extensive playing background including one season in the CJHL, three seasons in the CIAU (now CIS), and professional hockey in Italy for six years.
Rick will assume the position effective immediately and will be responsible for the day‐to‐day operations of the CJHL Office.
Rick can be reached by email executivedirector@cjhlhockey.com or phone (289) 407‐4706.
