BREAKING: Brian Burke Returns to Hockey in a New Role
Brian Burke has found a new position in professional hockey.
Burke To Be Hired By The PWHF
Per Ian Kennedy of The Hockey News, Brian Burke has found a new role in the PWHLPA (Professional Women's Hockey League Players' Association).
"Brian Burke will take a leadership role for the Professional Women's Hockey League Players' Association (PWHLPA) sources tell The Hockey News. He'll be a guiding voice for the union for multiple seasons sources confirm." - Kennedy
Burke was most recently the President of Hockey Operations in Pittsburgh before being fired when the Penguins cleaned house. He has also served time with the Hartford Whalers, Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs. He also held a position as the President of Hockey Operations in Calgary from 2013-2018.
Seen first on The Hockey News - Sources: Brian Burke To Serve Leadership Role For Professional Women's Hockey Union
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