Colin Grindle, corporate executive and Camrosian had a dream of bringing high-level hockey to his hometown. So when he heard about an opportunity to purchase a franchise from Daysland, he immediately saw its potential, moved it to Camrose and rebranded it to make his vision a reality.
“Camrose has other great teams like the Kodiaks and the Vikings,” Colin says. “But the Crush is a different brand of hockey. Some of these guys are former NHL players who just want to play the game. We’re out there for those blue-collar, fans who want to see fast-paced, exciting hockey in their hometown.”
Colin was the team’s sole owner for a while. But all it took to convince country star Gord Bamford to buy-in was to come to a game. After feeling the energy one night at the Max McLean arena, he was hooked.