Roy Mlakar
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Roy Mlakar (born September 10, 1950 in Parma, Ohio) is the current president and , CEO of the Ottawa Senators professional ice hockey club of the National Hockey League(NHL) and the Scotiabank Place arena. He is also the alternate governor of the Senators.
[edit] Career
Education
Roy Mlakar earned his degree in communications and journalism from Akron University in 1972. While in University he worked for all three of Cleveland’s professional sports franchises - the Cleveland Barons of the AHL, the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA and the Cleveland Indians of MLB.
Providence Reds
He was hired by the Providence Reds of the AHL in 1973. He served as director of public relations and was later promoted to the position of assistant general manager working with then Providence GM John Muckler.
New Haven Nighthawks
In 1978 he joined the New Haven Nighthawks the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. He spent 11 seasons with the team winning the Hendy Award as the AHL's Executive of the Year in 1985.
Los Angeles Kings
In 1988 He joined the Los Angeles Kings. he spent 7 seasons with the team five as an executive vice-president and two as club president. He was instrumental in bringing Wayne Gretzky to the Kings from the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings made it to the Stanley Cup final in 1993 under his leadership. During his tenure with Los Angeles, the Kings set a California professional sports record with 282 consecutive sellouts.
Ottawa Senators
Roy Mlakar was appointed president and chief executive officer of the Ottawa Senators on June 3, 1996. He took on responsibilities for Scotiabank Place in May of 1998. In 2007, the Senators made it to the Stanley Cup final where they played the Anaheim Ducks, eventually losing in 5 games. As of summer 2007, Mlakar has 1 year remaining on his contract as President & CEO of the Ottawa Senators.
[edit] Personal life
Roy Mlakar and his wife, Tamera, live in Dunrobin, Ontario. Roy has two daughters, Tracy & Jill, both residing in California.
[edit] References
- (2007) Ottawa Senators Media Guide 2007–08. Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, pg. 7.
