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Who Owns the NHL? Understanding the League's Ownership Structure

Learn who owns the NHL and how the league's board of governors operates to manage the 32 member teams.

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The NHL (National Hockey League) is an unincorporated not-for-profit association, which means it operates collectively through its board of governors. This board consists of the owners, chairpersons, or governors of the 32 member teams, each having a vote in league decisions.

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  1. How is the NHL governed?

    The NHL is governed collectively by its board of governors, which includes the owners or chairpersons of the 32 member teams, each having voting rights on league decisions.

  2. Who are the owners of NHL teams?

    Each NHL team is owned by individual owners or ownership groups, and these owners collectively form the NHL's board of governors.

  3. Is the NHL a for-profit organization?

    No, the NHL is an unincorporated not-for-profit association that operates through its member teams and board of governors.

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