Penguins sale unanimously approved by Board of Governors, Commissioner says
The NHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Geoff Hoffmann is the new governor. The family also owns Mackinac Island ferries.
What changed
The identity of the new owners as the Hoffmann family and Geoff Hoffmann's role as governor are now confirmed.
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Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Pittsburgh Penguins
confidence 100%The NHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Geoff Hoffmann is the new governor. The family also owns Mackinac Island ferries.
What's confirmed:
- The NHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies.
- Geoff Hoffmann is the new governor.
- The Hoffmann family owns Mackinac Island ferries.
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NHL Board of Governors Unanimously Approves Penguins Sale
confidence 100%The NHL Board of Governors has formally approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Commissioner Gary Bettman stated the new owners have a "great track record." The transaction was expected to close before the Draft on Friday.
What's confirmed:
- The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffmann Family of Companies.
- The Hoffmann Family of Companies includes father David and brothers Geoff and Greg.
- The purchase price for the Pittsburgh Penguins was $1.75 billion.
- The Hoffmann Family also owns the Florida Everblades.
- Commissioner Gary Bettman said the new owners "have a great track record".