(Edmonton, AB) – Earlier today Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) Vice Chair and CEO Bob Nicholson was given a prestigious nod, being unanimously re-elected by the executive of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as Vice President for IIHF Council. Nicholson will continue his mandate representing the Americas on a new four-year term.
The executive of the IIHF includes 13 voting members and the General Secretary along with Horst Lichtner as a non-voting member. Joining Nicholson are President Rene Fasel and fellow Vice Presidents: Kalervo Kummola representing Europe and Africa, and Thomas Wu for Asia and Oceania.
Nicholson is well seasoned on the global stage, but the recognition and opportunity remain exciting and special for him.