Leading up to that purchase, Boyd wasn’t sure if he’d still have a role with the team, but he’s grateful that Kerr kept him on board after severing most other ties to the St. Michael’s brand.

“It was a year of uncertainty while the team was for sale, but I was fortunate to hit it off with Elliott right away,” Boyd said.

“We’ve always gotten along, we’re like minded, we share the same values and its been a pleasure working with him. I’m hoping the feeling’s mutual. It was a fun ride while it lasted.”

Egert was appointed assistant general manager in the summer of 2015 and was named the team’s head scout last summer as well.

Boyd says he’s very bright and calls him a “rising star in the hockey world” who he’d love to work with again in the near future.

Kerr wished both departing executives well, adding that he has nothing but the highest regard for both Boyd and Egert.

“I love them both and I consider them both my friends," he said.

"Boydie played a huge role in building the team that was so successful last year and Jan is one of the most impressive young hockey executives in this country. They’ll both be very successful in this industry for a long.”

Richmond, who has been with the Steelheads since becoming an assistant coach in the summer of 2015, has previous managerial experience with both the Aurora Tigers and Georgetown Raiders in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Boyd feels Richmond will excel with the added responsibility.

“JR’s excellent and delegates responsibility,” Boyd said.

“It’s definitely an increased workload, but I’m sure if he can straddle together some people, they’ll help him out with whatever he needs.”