Cyril Leeder

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 14th, 2013

After being known as a smart and versatile player in a number of sports in Brockville, Cyril Leeder was one of a small group of people who brought the Ottawa Senators NHL franchise to Ottawa in 1990. He has been involved with high management positions with the organization since then. Promoted to the President of the Senators’ Sports and Entertainment in 2009.

He is a recognized community and business leader in Ottawa and has earned a number of prestigious honours for his community involvement, including being inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Cyril Leeder has been the driving force behind successful Ottawa bids to host the 2013 World Women’s Championships. The 2012 NHL All-Star Game and 2009 World Junior Championships. He is the longtime Chairman of the Bell Capital Cup Hockey Tournament and has been involved with many charitable initiatives in Ottawa.