Who owns portland winterhawks

This includes development of youth hockey and figure skating in the community. The team finished the decade leading the team Canadian Hockey League in total regular season wins, playoff wins, and goals scored from to Piper, Johnston, and their staff are excited about working with the group after an eight-month search for new owners.

Their love of hockey and business acumen will help lead us to prosperity as we enter our 45 th year in the Portland market. For the Western Hockey League, completing the franchise transfer to the right group of owners has been the goal from day one of the process. Kramer and Preete are joined by longtime National Hockey League executive Peter Luukko, and several other partners in the venture. Together, members of the WSG bring extensive experience in business management, hockey franchise and arena operations, and youth league operations to the Winterhawks family of companies while being avid hockey fans.

Kramer and Preete, hope to convene in Portland in early January for a more formal introduction to Winterhawks fans, youth hockey and figure skating families, members of the local ice sports community, and media. For others, a Winterhawks game provides the opportunity for a company to treat their clients to a night out.

Skip to content. Why he purchased the team and his background Kramer and the new ownership group took over in January when he and a few others purchased the team from a former Alberta oil mogul. Working in Sports Kramer said you have the regular then the game at 7 p.

Fan Aspect Kramer noted they want to make it a more positive fan experience. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading Follow Following. Northwest Sports Desk Join 84 other followers.

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