Tag: Hockey

The NHL’s Olympic Saga

December 8, 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have had their back-and-forths for what seems forever now. Professional hockey players from the NHL have participated in the Winter Olympics consistently since the Nagano Games in 1998. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last month determined a fee for player participation in Pyeongchang 2018 and the NHL … More The NHL’s Olympic Saga

Canadian Sports Executives Head up Game-changing Initiatives

November 16, 2016

Three prominent Canadian sports executives were in the news this week for leading initiatives that could develop into lucrative partnerships and help establish significant legacies within their respective organizations. Arizona Coyotes President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc of Thunder Bay, ON, has reached an agreement with Arizona State University to develop a new sports complex east … More Canadian Sports Executives Head up Game-changing Initiatives