Pat Smith
Owner/General Manager of the St. Catharines Saints Senior AAA Hockey Club
A lifelong resident of St. Catharines, Pat grew up playing minor hockey with the St. Catharines Royals before competing in the Golden Horseshoe Junior Hockey League (GHJHL) with the Thorold Blackhawks from 1996 to 2000. His passion for the game has continued well beyond his playing career, including over a decade of coaching competitive hockey at various levels.
Pat currently serves as a Board Member with the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), where he is in his second year contributing to the governance and growth of hockey across the province.
Professionally, Pat is an Executive Vice President of Sales at RFI, a leading U.S.-based dietary supplement manufacturer, where he has built a strong reputation for driving growth, developing strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. In addition, he has demonstrated his entrepreneurial mindset by co-founding a successful Canadian nutritional import/export business.
St. Catharines Saints & SBLN
Through the launch of the St. Catharines Saints and SBLN, Pat is focused on creating a lasting impact in Niagara — bringing high-level hockey back to the community while building a platform that connects local businesses, develops talent, and supports long-term economic growth.
Pat holds an undergraduate degree in Communications from Brock University and an MBA from Medaille College.
He is married to his wife Tara, and together they have two sons, Colton and Cruz.