Billion Dollar Changes Coming to the Vancouver Canucks Organization Amid Mysterious Dealings
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The Vancouver Canucks have already made a major change in leadership behind the bench, and potential larger changes could soon be on the horizon.
The year for the Vancouver Canucks ended last month after months of turmoil and injury troubles; they missed out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs a year after winning the Pacific Division and advancing to Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi Final.
One major change in leadership has already taken place with the departure of head coach Rick Tocchet; the Canucks are now one of a handful of NHL teams that have a coaching vacancy.
But now, another major change in leadership appears to have taken place. Paolo Aquilini has departed his role of Alternate Governor.
The Aquilini Investment Group released the following statement:
In response to various media inquiries that we have received and due to a private family matter, Paolo has resigned from his positions with the team and will be leaving the ownership group.
The remaining owners take their role as stewards of this community asset with deep responsibility and pride, and remain fully committed to bringing the Cup to Vancouver.
This team holds great meaning for the family and is not for sale. There will be no further comments.
The remaining owners take their role as stewards of this community asset with deep responsibility and pride, and remain fully committed to bringing the Cup to Vancouver.
This team holds great meaning for the family and is not for sale. There will be no further comments.
The Aquilini Investment Group originally bought a 50% share in the Canucks in 2004, and then later bought out John McCaw Jr. in 2006.
The Canucks have mostly been run by Francesco Aquilini, who is both Chairman and Governor.
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