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Bosc Ulrich II
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 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: Wings promote Holland, Nill; add Violetta |
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DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings have promoted Ken Holland and Jim Nill and added Steve Violetta to the front office.
Owner Mike Ilitch announced Monday that executive is being inserted in front of Holland's title of vice-president and general manager, Nill is now a vice-president as well as assistant general manager, and Steve Violetta joins the management team as senior vice-president of business affairs.
''I believe these personnel moves will greatly enhance our ability to meet the ever-growing needs and challenges of operating a professional sports team in a highly competitive market,'' said Ilitch. ''Ken and Jim have been instrumental in our success over the years.
''The promotions are well-deserved and, combined with the addition of Steve's position, will enable us to put the best product forward both on and off the ice and will lead to an even more successful franchise.''
Violetta was executive vice-president of business affairs for the Nashville Predators since July 2005. Under his leadership, the season ticket base and overall ticket revenue grew more than 50 per cent, corporate sponsorships increased nearly 40 per cent and the team's television ratings on FSN South were up over 100 per cent for the last two seasons.
A Detroit native, Violetta has more than 22 years of professional sports industry experience including executive vice-president of business affairs for the San Diego Padres, six years with the Ottawa Senators and three years with the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=224847&hubname=nhl
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saskhab
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Yeah, bring in the head of marketing from that successful marketing bohemeth, the Nashville Predators, to try and draw the corporate community and locals back into the Joe.
That makes about as much sense as hiring a scout/minor league manager from that elite St. Louis Blues staff to be the GM of the most popular hockey team on the planet.
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Bosc Ulrich II
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Yeah, bring in the head of marketing from that successful marketing bohemeth, the Nashville Predators, to try and draw the corporate community and locals back into the Joe.
That makes about as much sense as hiring a scout/minor league manager from that elite St. Louis Blues staff to be the GM of the most popular hockey team on the planet. |
 Yeah, it doesn't look so impressive, unless you believe the spin on his success in the article. However, he's a local boy who has plenty of experience. And to be fair, Violetta sure as hell has a way better cast of people around him than the example that you used
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