Red Wings owner shares fan frustration while hunting for hockey operations chief
Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch says he understands fans’ frustration and “sell the team” chants amid Detroit’s poor start and unresolved roster and leadership issues. He is searching without a set deadline for a president of hockey operations he considers an innovative difference-maker, who will decide whether to hire a general manager.
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About Christopher Ilitch
Christopher Paul Ilitch is an American businessman, and president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., a holding company for businesses that were founded or purchased by Mike and Marian Ilitch. Ilitch companies include Little Caesars Pizza, Olympia Entertainment, MotorCity Casino Hotel, the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball, the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League, and numerous real estate holdings. In 2018, the organization's total combined revenue was $3.8 billion.
Everything about Christopher Ilitch →- Occupation
- businessperson, sports executive
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 1965