Paul Comrie
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Paul Gordon Comrie is a former professional ice hockey
forward. He played 15 National Hockey League
(NHL) games with the Edmonton Oilers
during the 1999–2000 NHL season.
. He was selected in the 9th round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft
, 224th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning
, although he never played for them. He was later traded to the Edmonton Oilers
, the team his brother, Mike Comrie
, also played for, but only played in 15 NHL games. He was forced to retire at the age of 24 due to concussion problems.
Paul Comrie played ice hockey for the University of Denver
from 1996 until 1999.
, is the oldest son of Bill Comrie
, the founder of The Brick
. Following his retirement from hockey, Comrie entered into the family business, The Brick
as Case Goods Buyer in 2002 and Director of Imports in 2003. From 2004 onwards Comrie was appointed to various executive positions and as a director of the Brick:
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
forward. He played 15 National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL) games with the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
during the 1999–2000 NHL season.
Hockey Player
Before his short NHL career, Paul played for the Fort Saskatchewan TradersFort Saskatchewan Traders
The Fort Saskatchewan Traders were an ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. They played in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada at the Jubilee Recreation Centre, capacity 2000....
. He was selected in the 9th round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft
1997 NHL Entry Draft
The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 21 June 1997.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
, 224th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
, although he never played for them. He was later traded to the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
, the team his brother, Mike Comrie
Mike Comrie
Michael William "Mike" Comrie is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre.He is married to Hilary Duff.-Playing career:Mike Comrie was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta and attended Jasper Place High School...
, also played for, but only played in 15 NHL games. He was forced to retire at the age of 24 due to concussion problems.
Paul Comrie played ice hockey for the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
from 1996 until 1999.
Business career
Paul, who studied business at the University of DenverUniversity of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
, is the oldest son of Bill Comrie
Bill Comrie
Bill Comrie is a Canadian businessman. He is the founder of The Brick, one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics. In 2009, Comrie's estimated personal net worth was $415 million....
, the founder of The Brick
The Brick
The Brick Ltd. opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta in 1971, and has grown to become one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics. The company was founded as The Brick Warehouse LP in Edmonton, Alberta with the first warehouse opening on...
. Following his retirement from hockey, Comrie entered into the family business, The Brick
The Brick
The Brick Ltd. opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta in 1971, and has grown to become one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics. The company was founded as The Brick Warehouse LP in Edmonton, Alberta with the first warehouse opening on...
as Case Goods Buyer in 2002 and Director of Imports in 2003. From 2004 onwards Comrie was appointed to various executive positions and as a director of the Brick:
- President of United Furniture Warehouse LP 2004-2006
- Vice President, Merchandising, Furniture and Mattresses of the Brick Group Income Fund 2006-2008
- Chief Merchandising Officer of the Brick Group Income Fund 2008–present
Transactions
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, Steve KellySteve KellyR. Steve Kelly is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League with the Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets.-Playing career:Kelly played his junior hockey with the...
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