William H. Comrie (born June 29, 1950) is a Canadian businessman.[1] He is the founder of The Brick, one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics.[2]
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Early life
Comrie was born on June 29, 1950, in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.[3]
He played junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Canucks, a Chicago Blackhawks farm team, and later the Edmonton Oil Kings, but retired from hockey in 1968 to enter into the family furniture business following the death of his father Herb,[3] eventually turning down an invitation to a Blackhawks training camp.[2]
Personal life
Comrie is the father of professional ice hockey players Mike, Paul, and Eric Comrie.[2][4] He has a grandson named Luca through Mike's former marriage to Hilary Duff.[5]
References
- ^ "Live & Learn: Bill Comrie - Canadian Business". www.canadianbusiness.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c Sandor, Steven (October 1, 2013). "Growing Up Comrie". Edify. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance
- ^ CANOE - SLAM! Sports - Columnists - Jones: Follow my leader[usurped]
- ^ "Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie Welcome a Son". CBS News March 22, 2012.
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