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Pierre Mcguire

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Key facts

Full name Regis Pierre McGuire[1]
Date of birth August 8, 1961[1]
Place of birth Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.[4]
Nationality American-Canadian[1]
Current role Senior vice-president of player development for the Ottawa Senators; executive for Sportsnet[2]

Pierre McGuire is an American-Canadian ice hockey executive and broadcaster who has worked as a coach, scout, and player. He is currently a senior vice-president of player development for the Ottawa Senators and an executive for Sportsnet.

Context

Pierre McGuire began his hockey career as a player before moving into coaching and scouting. He later became a prominent broadcaster, working for TSN and NBC on NHL broadcasts [1]. In 2021-22, he took on the role of senior vice-president of player development for the Ottawa Senators [2]. He has also been involved with Sportsnet as an executive [2]. His broadcasting work earned him multiple awards, including Gemini Awards and an Emmy [3].

Documented claims

  • McGuire has worked as a player, coach, scout, and broadcaster in ice hockey. [1]
  • He served as a scout and assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, involved in Stanley Cup championships. [2]
  • He won a Gemini Award for Best Game Analyst in 2007 and 2008, and an Emmy in 2013. [3]

Questions and answers

What happened with Pierre McGuire?

McGuire transitioned from broadcasting to an executive role with the Ottawa Senators in 2021-22, becoming senior vice-president of player development [2].

What does Pierre McGuire do now?

He currently works as an ice hockey executive for Sportsnet and as senior vice-president of player development for the Ottawa Senators [1] [2].

Did Pierre McGuire retire?

No, he has not retired. He remains active in hockey as an executive with the Ottawa Senators and Sportsnet [1] [2].

Sources

  1. Alumni Profile: Pierre McGuire '78 — lcc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Pierre McGuire - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Pierre McGuire | Actor — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Pierre McGuire's road goes on forever — si.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports