Hockey impresario
Born 1929 in Minneapolis, MN
Inducted 1989

Began his hockey career as a player at Breck School and Dartmouth College.

Continued his playing career in a senior hockey league while attending University of Minnesota Law School.

One of the organizers of the United States Central Hockey League and Midwest Junior League.

Former president, Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association.

Manager, 1959 United States National Ice Hockey team.

Manager, 1964 United States Olympic Ice Hockey team.

Instrumental in bringing Minneapolis Bruins pro team to arena.

Formed group that brought Minnesota North Stars to area as part of first National Hockey League expansion in 1967.

Served as first president of the North Stars and one of the NHL governors.

Named NHL Executive of the Year by Hockey News, 1972.

First "grass roots American" to receive Lester Patrick trophy, 1973.

Inducted into United States Hockey Hall of Fame, 1980.

Longtime supporter of USA hockey. At time of induction, he had served as a director for more than 30 years.

At time of induction, he was serving as USA Hockey president and was a member of the United States Olympic executive committee and the International Ice Hockey Federation Council.