Paul Comrie

Paul Gordon Comrie (born February 7, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Edmonton Oilers during the 1999–00 season.

Paul Comrie
Born	(1977-02-07) February 7, 1977 (age 48) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	Edmonton Oilers
NHL draft	224th overall, 1997 Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career	1999–2000

Hockey player

Before his short professional career, Paul played for the Fort Saskatchewan Traders, and then for the University of Denver from 1996 until 1999. Comrie was an All-American and All-Academic while playing at the University of Denver as well as the Captain his senior year. He was selected in the 9th round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, 224th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning. On December 30, 1997, the Lightning traded Comrie, along with Roman Hamrlik, to the Edmonton Oilers (the team his brother, Mike Comrie, also played for) in exchange for Bryan Marchment, Steve Kelly, and Jason Bonsignore. He played in fifteen NHL games for the Oilers during the 1999–00 season.^[1] Comrie was forced to retire at the age of 24 due to concussion problems.^[2][1]

Business career

Comrie, who studied business at the University of Denver, is the oldest son of Bill Comrie, founder of the home furnishings store The Brick.^[1][3] Following his retirement from hockey, Comrie entered into the family business, The Brick, as Case Goods Buyer in 2002 and Director of Imports in 2003. From 2004 onwards, Comrie was appointed to various executive positions and as a director of the Brick:

• President of United Furniture Warehouse LP 2004-2006
• Vice President, Merchandising, Furniture and Mattresses of the Brick Group Income Fund 2006-2008
• Chief Merchandising Officer of the Brick Group Income Fund 2008–2014
• Chief Executive Officer of Elements International 2014–Present^[4]

Transactions

• December 20, 1997 – Comrie and Roman Hamrlik traded to Edmonton by Tampa Bay in exchange for Jason Bonsignore, Steve Kelly, and Bryan Marchment

Personal life

Comrie's half-brother Eric plays goal for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. He was selected 59th overall in the 2013 NHL draft by the Winnipeg Jets.

Comrie is the former brother-in-law of Hilary Duff, through brother Mike, who also played for the Oilers.^[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1993–94	Fort Saskatchewan Traders	AJHL		55	7	23	30	50		6	0	1	1	2
1994–95	Fort Saskatchewan Traders	AJHL		51	30	37	67	121		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	University of Denver	WCHA		38	13	10	23	61		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	University of Denver	WCHA		40	21	28	49	72		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	University of Denver	WCHA		33	17	23	40	72		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	University of Denver	WCHA		40	18	31	49	84		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		7	0	1	1	0		8	1	3	4	2
1999–00	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		15	1	2	3	4		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		12	3	3	6	6		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				15	1	2	3	4		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
All-WCHA Third Team	1997–98
All-WCHA First Team	1998–99
AHCA West Second-Team All-American	1998–99