Bruins Made Over $200,000 in 2011-12 Season

Bruins President Jeff Pierson

The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins experienced a rebirth during the 2011-12 season and it showed in the team's financial report that was released at last night's Annual General Meeting.

During the 2010-11 season the Bruins posted a loss of just over $61,000 but during the 2011-12 season the Bruins financial report showed a profit of $201,075. The increase can be attributed to a number of factors including the Bruins moving to Spectra Place along with the additional revenue provided by season ticket sales and 50/50 sales.

President Jeff Pierson was thrilled to see the final numbers." It's a number that not only myself, but the entire executive is proud of. There's a lot of hard work  that went into it and obviously having Spectra Place to work out of has contributed to that too."

He added while the executive was expecting a profit, they were surprised at the final number. "When we were moving into Spectra Place we had an idea that would get us a better chance to get us into a better financial position but to that level, no we would've never thought of that."

Pierson also pointed out the hard work of several people who have helped with the success of Bruins season off the ice in 2011-12 including Marketing and Operations Manager Becky Tait. Pierson noted that Tait has done a great job of turning a Bruins game into an entertainment spectacle for fans to enjoy. Pierson pointed out the work of the Bruins executive who have spent many hours helping the Bruins in different ways.

There was an election for the executive board at the meeting. President Jeff Pierson, Vice President Chad Saxon and Cory Prokop will now be entering the second year of their term. Randy Bye and Brent Sauter let their names stand for re-election. Brian Skjnosby was nominated to be a member of the board and was elected by  acclamation.

The Bruins also recognized the departure of executive members Trevor Knibbs and Gayle Gustafson. Pierson pointed out the amount of work that Gustafson has provided the Bruins over the years and thanked her for her service.