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Pierre Dorion

Pierre Dorion Jr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pierre Dorion Jr. is a Canadian former professional ice hockey executive from Ottawa, Ontario. He served as general manager of the Ottawa Senators from 2016 to 2023 after earlier roles as a scout and executive with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Senators.

Early life and background

Pierre Dorion was born in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1972. Available sources identify him as a Canadian hockey executive and Ottawa native.

Scouting and management career

Dorion worked as an amateur scout for the New York Rangers and later spent 11 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens in scouting roles before joining the Ottawa Senators in 2007. He advanced within the Senators organization to director of player personnel and assistant general manager.

Ottawa Senators general manager

Dorion became general manager of the Senators on April 10, 2016. He led the club through multiple roster and front-office changes and remained in the role until 2023.

Departure from Ottawa

In November 2023, Dorion resigned and was relieved of his duties as Senators general manager after eight seasons in the role. Steve Staios took over as interim general manager.

Key facts

  • Dorion worked in NHL scouting and management for multiple teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Ottawa Senators.
  • He joined the Ottawa Senators in 2007 as chief amateur scout.
  • He was promoted to assistant general manager in 2014 and became general manager in April 2016.
  • He served as general manager of the Senators until 2023.
  • Dorion signed a contract extension in 2021 that ran through the 2024–25 season, but he later left the role in 2023.
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Canadian context

Dorion is a Canadian hockey executive from Ottawa whose career was centered on Canadian NHL teams, especially the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pierre Dorion?
Pierre Dorion Jr. is a Canadian former professional ice hockey executive best known for serving as general manager of the Ottawa Senators from 2016 to 2023.
Where is Pierre Dorion from?
He is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What teams did Pierre Dorion work for?
He worked for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Ottawa Senators in scouting and management roles.
When did Pierre Dorion become Senators general manager?
He was named general manager of the Ottawa Senators on April 10, 2016.
When did Pierre Dorion leave the Senators?
He left the role in November 2023 after resigning and being relieved of his duties.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Dorion
    Supports: Birth date, Ottawa birthplace, Canadian nationality, and summary of executive career
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/senators-pierre-dorion-contract-extension-326092466
    Supports: Appointment as Senators GM in 2016, career progression within Ottawa, and contract extension
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/38795181/pierre-dorion-senators-gm-team-docked-1st-round-pick
    Supports: Departure from the Ottawa Senators in 2023 and prior roles in the organization
  4. The Org — https://theorg.com/org/ottawa-senators/org-chart/pierre-dorion
    Supports: Senators career timeline, scouting background, and Ottawa native status
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/staff/6772/pierre-dorion
    Supports: Date of birth and birthplace