Brian O'Neill (ice hockey, born 1929)
Brian Francis O'Neill (born January 25, 1929) is a former executive within the National Hockey League.
Brian O'Neill | |
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| Born | Brian Francis O'Neill January 25, 1929 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | NHL Executive |
O'Neill oversaw the NHL's expansion draft in 1967 and later looked after the NHL Entry Draft until he took over as executive vice-president after NHL president Clarence Campbell stepped down in 1977. With this new position, he doled out punishment on any disciplinary cases. He would also represent the league in the international front. He retired from his position with the NHL in 1992, concurrently with NHL president John Ziegler.
After the death of Red Dutton in 1987, O'Neill became a trustee for the Stanley Cup, a position he still holds.[1] In 1994, O'Neill was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
References
- Legends of Hockey - NHL Trophies - Stanley Cup - Trustees Archived July 27, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Legends of Hockey
| Preceded by Red Dutton |
Stanley Cup Trustee 1988–present |
Incumbent |
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