by Mike Copper,
December 13, 2024
James “Jim” Waters, whose 10-year tenure as owner of the Erie Otters was highlighted by the franchise’s 2016-17 Ontario Hockey League championship, died Friday at age 73.
The Otters announced Waters’ death around 5:15 p.m.
“Jim passed way this morning,” the team news release said, “leaving a profound void in the lives of his family, friends and the Canadian hockey and broadcasting communities. The Waters family is just beginning to absorb this shocking loss and will release a more personal tribute to Jim, an extraordinary husband, father and friend to all who knew him.
Before buying the Otters, Waters served as president of CHUM Ltd., a Canadian media company, between 1994 and 2006, and was also chairman of the board from 2002 to 2006. During that time, he was named the Broadcasting Executive of the Year at Canadian Music Week in 2001 and was elected into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2007.
His previous work in sports included serving on the board of directors of the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League, as well as owning the franchise between 1977 and 1987.
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