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Ted Leonsis elected NHL Board of Governors Chairman

NHL Board of Governors Ted Leonsis Jeremy Jacobs Washington Capitals hockey leadership

Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the National Hockey League (NHL) Board of Governors. Leonsis succeeds Jeremy Jacobs of the Boston Bruins, who is retiring from the position after serving as chairman for 19 years.

Murray Edwards, owner of the Calgary Flames, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors.

In statements following the announcement, Leonsis expressed gratitude for the trust of his fellow owners and emphasized his commitment to growing the game and serving fans. Outgoing chairman Jeremy Jacobs noted that his tenure included landmark media rights deals and geographic expansion, while NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised Leonsis for his entrepreneurial instincts and innovative leadership.

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Gary Bettman · Jeremy Jacobs · Murray Edwards · National Hockey League · Ted Leonsis

Sources

NHL Appoints Ted Leonsis as Board of Governors Chairman Following Jeremy Jacobs’ Departure [ministryofsport.com]
Board Of Governors Notes: New Chair, Expansion, Revenue Projection [www.prohockeyrumors.com]
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis voted new Chairman of NHL Board of Governors [www.dailyfaceoff.com]
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis elected as new chairman of NHL’s Board of Governors [russianmachineneverbreaks.com]
Ted Leonsis Named New NHL Chairman of Board of Governors, Jeremy Jacobs Retires [www.si.com]