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NHL Chairman Jacobs Passes Torch After Decades
23 Sep
Summary
- Jeremy Jacobs steps down as NHL Board of Governors Chairman.
- Ted Leonsis will succeed Jacobs as the new chairman.
- Jacobs was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
Jeremy Jacobs has announced his retirement as Chairman of the NHL's Board of Governors. He will be succeeded by Ted Leonsis, the Governor of the Washington Capitals and chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, who was unanimously selected. Murray Edwards, Governor of the Calgary Flames, will serve as vice-chair.
Jacobs, who has served as chairman since 2007, reflected on his tenure, highlighting landmark media deals and global expansion. He acquired the Boston Bruins and Boston Garden in 1975, overseeing the construction of TD Garden and the Bruins' 2011 Stanley Cup win. His commitment to hockey safety and accessibility was also emphasized.
Commissioner Gary Bettman lauded Jacobs for his "steadiness and vision" during a period of unprecedented growth. Bettman expressed gratitude for Jacobs's "extraordinary service and his enduring legacy" as one of the game's great leaders. Jacobs's career in hockey leadership spanned decades, earning him numerous honors, including induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
