Nicholson steps down

[Jasmine]

Bob Nicholson, the longtime president and CEO of Hockey Canada is stepping down effective June 1.

Nicholson informed his staff and the Hockey Canada board of his decision today after several days of contemplating his future.

With long-term sponsorship and television agreements in place and Hockey Canada believed to be both structurally and financially strong, the timing of Nicholson's decision, following Olympic Gold in mens and womens hockey in Sochi, makes sense.

Nicholson is expected to maintain his position as vice president of the IIHF and his departure from Hockey Canada will also likely spark speculation of potential NHL interest.

It's believed Hockey Canada will conduct a search as part of the process to replace Nicholson, however, Hockey Canada C.O.O, Scott Smith is considered the frontrunner for the job.


http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/story/?id=448221

[Josh]

Re: Nicholson steps down

From Wikipedia:

Nicholson has overseen Canada winning 66 medals in international competition since 1990, 41 of which were gold: five Olympic gold medals (2002 – men, 2002 – women, 2006 – women, 2010 – men, 2010 - women), 12 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medals (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), five IIHF World Championship gold medals (1994, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2007), 10 IIHF World Women’s Championship gold medals (1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2012), three IIHF World U18 Championship gold medals (2003, 2008, 2013), three IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship gold medals (2010, 2012, 2013), one Paralympic gold medal (2006) and two IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship gold medals (2008, 2013). Nicholson also oversaw Canada winning 20 silver medals (IIHF World Championship – 1996, 2005, 2008, 2009; IIHF World Junior Championship – 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011; IIHF World Women’s Championship – 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013; Olympics – 1998, women’s; IIHF World U18 Championship – 2005; IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship – 2008, 2009, 2011) and five bronze medals (IIHF World Championship – 1995; IIHF World Junior Championship – 2000, 2001, 2012; IIHF World U18 Championship - 2012).

:o :shock:

[Victor]

Re: Nicholson steps down

That doesn't include Sochi as well.

[Josh]

Re: Nicholson steps down

That doesn't include Sochi as well.

Right you are. So that's two more medals (for 68 in total), both Gold.