Ottawa Senators Owner Eugene Melnyk 62 Dies From Illness

The team announced Melnik’s death in a statement from his family, who said it was “an illness he faced with determination and courage”. The statement did not explain what the illness was and a team spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for further details. Melnyk underwent a liver transplant in 2015 following a public campaign for a donor. He has owned the Senators since 2003, when he bought the NHL for $ 92 million. Ottawa reached the Stanley Cup final in 2007, losing five games to the Anaheim Ducks. The Toronto native was involved in other businesses in Canada and in 2010 had an estimated net worth of $ 1.21 billion. Melnyk bought the Senators after Rod Bryden’s deal to re-acquire the franchise was unsuccessful. Eugene Melnyk has owned the Senators since 2003, when he bought the NHL for $ 92 million. The team made its unique appearance in the Stanley Cup final while being owned by Melnyk in 2007. Phillip MacCallum / Getty Images “The National Hockey League mourns the death of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “The words ‘passion’ and ‘commitment’ have defined the man who has owned the Ottawa Senators since 2003. “While he was successful in business, it was our game and his senators that got him the most. Eugene was often honest, but he had a firm commitment to the game and his roots and he liked nothing more than wearing a sweater. “On behalf of the entire National Hockey League, I extend my deepest condolences to Eugene’s daughters, Anna and Olivia, his extended family and all those who have benefited from his generosity.” Senator Brady Tkachuk tweeted: “Mr Melnyk has given me, my teammates and the many Sens players who came before us the opportunity to make our dream come true. The Ottawa community will miss you very much. your family.” ‘ Melnyk was also a successful thoroughbred horse breeder and was twice named Canada’s top owner. His horses won all three legs of the Canadian Triple Crown, including the Archers Bay that occupied the ’98 Queen’s Plate and the Prince of Wales Stakes en route to the three-year Canadian title. In 2013, Melnyk reduced his horse racing and went from breeding to buying one-year-olds and competing. Melnyk was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2017.

title: “Ottawa Senators Owner Eugene Melnyk 62 Dies From Illness " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-06” author: “Beverly Fischer”

The team announced Melnik’s death in a statement from his family, who said it was “an illness he faced with determination and courage”. The statement did not explain what the illness was and a team spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for further details. Melnyk underwent a liver transplant in 2015 following a public campaign for a donor. He has owned the Senators since 2003, when he bought the NHL for $ 92 million. Ottawa reached the Stanley Cup final in 2007, losing five games to the Anaheim Ducks. The Toronto native was involved in other businesses in Canada and in 2010 had an estimated net worth of $ 1.21 billion. Melnyk bought the Senators after Rod Bryden’s deal to re-acquire the franchise was unsuccessful. Eugene Melnyk has owned the Senators since 2003, when he bought the NHL for $ 92 million. The team made its unique appearance in the Stanley Cup final while being owned by Melnyk in 2007. Phillip MacCallum / Getty Images “The National Hockey League mourns the death of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “The words ‘passion’ and ‘commitment’ have defined the man who has owned the Ottawa Senators since 2003. “While he was successful in business, it was our game and his senators that got him the most. Eugene was often honest, but he had a firm commitment to the game and his roots and he liked nothing more than wearing a sweater. “On behalf of the entire National Hockey League, I extend my deepest condolences to Eugene’s daughters, Anna and Olivia, his extended family and all those who have benefited from his generosity.” Senator Brady Tkachuk tweeted: “Mr Melnyk has given me, my teammates and the many Sens players who came before us the opportunity to make our dream come true. The Ottawa community will miss you very much. your family.” ‘ Melnyk was also a successful thoroughbred horse breeder and was twice named Canada’s top owner. His horses won all three legs of the Canadian Triple Crown, including the Archers Bay that occupied the ’98 Queen’s Plate and the Prince of Wales Stakes on the way to become the three-year-old Canadian champion. In 2013, Melnyk reduced his horse racing and went from breeding to buying one-year-olds and competing. Melnyk was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2017.