Daly, Holmgren to receive Lester Patrick Trophy

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and Philadelphia Flyers president Paul Holmgren were named recipients of the 2014 Lester Patrick Trophy on Tuesday.

The award recognizes outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The two men will be honored as part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Dec. 4 in Minneapolis.

Named the first-ever deputy commissioner of the NHL on July 22, 2005, Daly serves as the chief consultant to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on all issues that impact the league’s operation and overall business. He also works intimately in collective bargaining with the NHL Players’ Association and oversees the league’s participation in all international tournaments.

Holmgren is an NHL lifer, transitioning from player to coach to executive, and has been involved with USA Hockey. A member of the U.S. men’s national team advisory group since 2009, Holmgren also served as general manager of the 2006 U.S. men’s national team and was an assistant coach for Team USA on the 1998 Olympic squad.

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