Gil Stein (ice hockey)

Gilbert Stein (born 1928) is an American lawyer, law instructor and former professional ice hockey executive. Stein served with the National Hockey League (NHL) as vice-president and legal counsel for nearly 15 years before becoming the fifth and last president of the NHL in 1992.

Gil Stein
5th President of the National Hockey League
In office
1992–1993
Preceded byJohn Ziegler Jr.
Succeeded byGary Bettman (as NHL commissioner)
Personal details
Born
Gilbert Stein

1928 (age 92–93)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materTemple University
Boston University
OccupationFormer NHL president

Stein served in that role for a year until shortly after the owners appointed Gary Bettman to the newly created post of commissioner. Bettman took office on February 2, 1993; Stein served alongside Bettman until his term as president ended on July 1, 1993. He was then appointed as a special advisor to Bettman.[1] Stein was initially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993, but withdrew after allegations that he had improperly manipulated his own nomination. Since leaving the NHL, Stein has served as a lawyer and taught sports law.

Early life and career

Stein attended Temple University and studied law at Boston University. Before joining the NHL, Stein was Deputy District Attorney for Philadelphia, then worked for the Philadelphia Housing Authority and Labor Relations Board. After leaving the public sector, he joined a law firm, and then was hired by the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL

He served as the NHL's General Counsel and Vice President under John Ziegler, Jr., and held that role for 15 years.[2] In 1982, he appeared before a United States Senate committee to discuss retransmission of television signals by cable operators.[3]

After taking over from Ziegler, Stein fired Brian O'Neill, the longtime overseer of league discipline, and took over the position himself. Stein then instituted a policy of suspending players on non-game days. He also supported having NHL Players in the 1994 Winter Olympics as a way to grow NHL support in Europe. Stein also attempted to block O'Neill's Hall of Fame candidacy.

Personal life

Stein is married to Barbara and they have three children.[4] As of 2017, he lives in an assisted living community in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.[5]

References
  • Stein, Gil (1997). Power Play: An Inside Look at the Big Business of the National Hockey League. Birch Lane Press.
  • A Hall of Shame Candidate
  • Is NHL ready for Stein
  • Gil Stein (NHL President 1992-1993)
  1. "National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman Thursday named Gil Stein as a special advisor to the commissioner". United Press International. July 1, 1993.
  2. "The Curious Case of Gil Stein". barstoolsports.com. Barstool Sports. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  3. "Gilbert Stein". c-span.org. National Cable Satellite Corporation. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  4. Swift, E.M. "A HALL OF SHAME CANDIDATE". si.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  5. "The Face of Retirement Living". mainlinetoday.com. Main Line Today. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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