Hoffmann Family Receives Unanimous NHL Approval to Acquire Pittsburgh Penguins
Hoffmann Family gets unanimous NHL approval to acquire Pittsburgh Penguins
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The Hoffmann Family of Companies has received unanimous approval from the NHL to acquire the Pittsburgh Penguins. The approval was confirmed by multiple sources, including the NHL.com and TribLIVE.com.
According to coverage from NHL.com, the acquisition was approved by the Board of Governors. The Penguins' new ownership was praised by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who noted that the Hoffmann Family 'have a great track record'.
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Quick answers
Who acquired the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Hoffmann Family of Companies
What was the outcome of the NHL approval vote?
Unanimous approval
What did Gary Bettman say about the new owners?
They 'have a great track record'
Coverage (5)
- 1 on 1 with Gary Bettman, who said the Penguins' new owners 'have a great track record' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 5h ago
- Pittsburgh Penguins sale approved by NHL, release says WTAE · 5h ago
- Penguins sale to Hoffmann Family of Companies formally approved TribLIVE.com · 5h ago
- Penguins sale unanimously approved by Board of Governors, Commissioner says NHL.com · 5h ago broke it first
- Hoffmann Family Receives Unanimous NHL Approval to Acquire Pittsburgh Penguins NHL.com · 5h ago broke it first
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