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Michael Andlauer

Michael Andlauer is a Canadian businessman and ice hockey team owner known for founding and leading healthcare logistics companies and for owning the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Michael Andlauer is a Canadian businessman and ice hockey team owner known for founding and leading healthcare logistics companies and for owning the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. He is the founder and chief executive of Andlauer Healthcare Group and has also been involved in ownership of other hockey clubs, including the Hamilton Bulldogs and the Montreal Canadiens. Reports describe him as being born in 1966 in Toulouse, France, and based in Toronto, Ontario.

Early life and background

Sources identify Andlauer as being born in 1966 in Toulouse, France, and later based in Toronto, Ontario. He is described as a Canadian businessman with a long career in transportation and logistics.

Business career

Andlauer founded and led multiple companies in healthcare logistics, including ATS Healthcare, Accuristix, and Andlauer Healthcare Group. Reporting also credits him with building a major supply-chain business serving the healthcare sector in Canada.

Hockey ownership

Andlauer has been active in hockey ownership for years, including ownership of the Hamilton Bulldogs and a stake in the Montreal Canadiens. In 2023, he reached a deal to buy the Ottawa Senators and later assumed control of the club.

Role in Canadian sports and business

Andlauer is notable as an example of a Canadian healthcare logistics entrepreneur who later became a major NHL owner. His profile combines private-sector business leadership with high-profile involvement in Canadian professional hockey.

Key facts

  • Andlauer built his wealth in transportation, logistics, and healthcare supply-chain businesses.
  • He founded ATS Healthcare in 1991 and Accuristix in 1994.
  • He acquired the Ottawa Senators in 2023 after a bidding process.
  • He has owned or controlled OHL clubs, including the Hamilton Bulldogs and later the Brantford Bulldogs.
  • He was part of the group that acquired the Montreal Canadiens in 2009 and served as an alternate governor.
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Canadian context

He is a prominent Canadian business figure whose companies operate in healthcare logistics and whose NHL ownership makes him a notable presence in Canadian sports.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Andlauer?
He is a Canadian businessman and hockey team owner, best known as founder and CEO of Andlauer Healthcare Group and owner of the Ottawa Senators.
What business did Michael Andlauer build?
He built healthcare logistics and supply-chain businesses, including ATS Healthcare, Accuristix, and Andlauer Healthcare Group.
What hockey teams has Michael Andlauer owned?
He has owned the Ottawa Senators and OHL clubs including the Hamilton Bulldogs and Brantford Bulldogs, and he was a minority owner of the Montreal Canadiens.
When was Michael Andlauer born?
Sources identify him as born in 1966.
Where was Michael Andlauer born?
Sources identify Toulouse, France, as his place of birth.
How did Michael Andlauer make his money?
He made his fortune in transportation, logistics, and healthcare supply-chain businesses before moving into large-scale sports ownership.

References

  1. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Michael_Andlauer
    Supports: Birth year and place; Canadian businessman; founder of ATS Healthcare, Accuristix, Bulldog Capital Partners, and Andlauer Healthcare Group; Ottawa Senators ownership; former minority owner of the Montreal Canadiens.
  2. The Globe and Mail — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/article-who-is-michael-andlauer-ottawa-senators/
    Supports: Business background in transportation and logistics; founder and CEO of Andlauer Healthcare Group; founder of Bulldog Capital Partners; Montreal Canadiens involvement; Hamilton Bulldogs ownership; Senators purchase agreement.
  3. CityNews Ottawa — https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2023/06/13/michael-andlauer-reaches-deal-to-buy-ottawa-senators/
    Supports: Binding agreement to buy the Ottawa Senators; part-owner of the Montreal Canadiens; owner of the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs; business background in transportation and logistics.
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/staff/10280/michael-andlauer
    Supports: Date and place of birth; Canadian nationality; business and hockey-related profile details.
  5. LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andlauergroup_andlauerhealthcaregroup-ahg-michaelandlauer-activity-7020768767328620546-l2ZX
    Supports: Founding dates and leadership roles in ATS Healthcare, Accuristix, Andlauer Management Group, and Andlauer Healthcare Group.
  6. LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelandlauer-25632225
    Supports: Listed as CEO at ATS Healthcare and education at York University.