Gil Stein (ice hockey)
Gilbert Stein (born 1928) is an American lawyer, law instructor and former professional ice hockey executive. Stein served with the National Hockey League (NHL) as vice-president and legal counsel for nearly 15 years before becoming the fifth and last president of the NHL in 1992. Stein served in that role for a year until shortly after the owners appointed Gary Bettman to the newly created post of commissioner.
Gil Stein | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gilbert Stein 1928 (age 95–96) |
| Alma mater | Temple University Boston University |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Title | President of the National Hockey League |
| Term | 1992–1993 |
| Predecessor | John Ziegler |
| Successor | Gary Bettman |
Stein was initially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993, but withdrew after allegations that he had improperly manipulated his own nomination.
Other websites
- Stein, Gil (1997). Power Play: An Inside Look at the Big Business of the National Hockey League. Birch Lane Press.
- A Hall of Shame Candidate Archived 2013-01-02 at Archive.today
- Is NHL ready for Stein
- Gil Stein (NHL President 1992-1993)
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