Posted on Jul 6, 2022
Mike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history — NPR
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Great!/Good Luck to Mike! And in Al Davis-speak —> Just. Win. Baby! Been going to the Shark Tank ever since it opened and still waiting for that SC!
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SGT (Join to see) - Went to the grand opening hosted by the City of San Jose with the original name being the San Jose Arena. Attended plenty of games over the years to include going through the subsequent name changes —> the Compaq Center, HP Pavilion and now the SAP Center. Went to the NHL finals in 2016; but, they came up short. Fortunately the Warriors won that same year. TOBC classmate’s lady friend worked in the NHL front office for a while and scored us some of jerseys!
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COL (Join to see) it's about time...
"Mike Grier has been named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, making him the first Black GM in National Hockey League history.
"I am extremely proud and grateful to be given the opportunity to be the general manager of the San Jose Sharks," the 47-year-old hockey veteran said in a statement. "Along with my staff, I look forward to the challenge of building a fast, competitive, and hardworking team that Sharks fans will enjoy watching and be proud of."
As First Black American NHL Player, Enforcer Was Defenseless Against Racism
Grier has been an NHL hockey player, scout, coach and executive. He spent 14 seasons in the league as a top defensive forwards and leader. Prior to the Sharks GM position, he was the New York Rangers' hockey operations adviser."...
"Mike Grier has been named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, making him the first Black GM in National Hockey League history.
"I am extremely proud and grateful to be given the opportunity to be the general manager of the San Jose Sharks," the 47-year-old hockey veteran said in a statement. "Along with my staff, I look forward to the challenge of building a fast, competitive, and hardworking team that Sharks fans will enjoy watching and be proud of."
As First Black American NHL Player, Enforcer Was Defenseless Against Racism
Grier has been an NHL hockey player, scout, coach and executive. He spent 14 seasons in the league as a top defensive forwards and leader. Prior to the Sharks GM position, he was the New York Rangers' hockey operations adviser."...
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