Gary Bettman

Gary Bettman has served the National Hockey League as Commissioner since February 1, 1993 and has guided the world's top professional hockey league through more than two decades of growth and advancement on and off the ice. Record revenues, record attendance and numerous fan-friendly and community-minded initiatives are just a few examples of the ways Commissioner Bettman has brought the NHL to a broader audience, through more media platforms, than any time in League history. In recognition of his many contributions to the game, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2018.

Francesco Aquilini

Francesco Aquilini was born and raised in Vancouver. He attended Templeton Secondary School, obtained a degree in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, and later earned an MBA from UCLA. As managing director of Aquilini Investment Group, he oversees the family's extensive holdings in property development, agriculture, hospitality, renewable energy, and various other enterprises. The Aquilini family is perhaps best known as the owners of Rogers Arena and the Vancouver Canucks. Francesco serves as Chairman of Canucks Sports and Entertainment and the team's NHL Governor. His many philanthropic efforts include support for the Streetohome Foundation, East End Boys Club, and BC Children's Hospital. He has lately become known as an ardent proponent of ridesharing in Vancouver, the only major North American city that does not yet have Lyft and Uber.