Game Day Operations

Mark Broomfield
merchandise@fightingwalleye.com

Lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, is proud to head this year’s Fighting Walleyes' Game Day Operations.  He brings to the position his previous Walleye experience selling merchandise, helping out with game day events and happily adds to it this year by becoming the Creative Director for the new styles that are proudly on offer.  Mark’s love of sport encompasses his vast experiences in 5-pin Bowling, many years in Softball, and his never-ending love of fishing.

With over twenty years at Sportop Marketing, Mark not only manages the office, designs the artwork, and excels in sales; but he has overseen and managed such events as the merchandising of the Staal Open, to great success.

Never one to turn down a challenge, Mark welcomes this new venture with enthusiasm, commitment and a drive to meet all who cross his path.  He looks forward to cheering on the team and making this season the best one yet!

Sue Topp
communityengagement@fightingwalleye.com

Hockey has been a huge part of my life and my family for many years. With five kids in hockey at one time, countless road trips, early mornings, late nights, and years spent living at the rink, hockey truly became a way of life for us.

One of my sons went on to play through Junior A, the OHL, U SPORTS, and now professionally in the ECHL, which gave our family the opportunity to experience many different levels of the game and meet incredible people along the way.

Over the years, I’ve also been heavily involved behind the scenes helping organize volunteers for major hockey events including the TELUS Cup, U13 Championships, and most recently the U15 Championships in Thunder Bay. I’m passionate about building strong community connections through hockey and creating positive experiences for players, families, volunteers, and fans.

Having experienced hockey from many perspectives — hockey mom, billet family, volunteer organizer, and fan — I understand how much the game brings people together both on and off the ice. I’m excited to continue being part of that community with Walleye Hockey and helping strengthen the connection between the team and its fans.

Thomas Abthorpe
thomas@fightingwalleye.com

Thomas is exited to join the club in the capacity of helping with IT support. He brings 35+ years in the business to the position.

When he is not cheering for the Walleye, he is cheering for the Montreal Canadiens, and most recently he celebrated the Walter Cup Championship of La Victoire de Montreal.

Scott Hopkins