Ted Leonsis elected Chairman of the NHL Board of Governors

Brief retelling from RIA II

Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals, was unanimously elected chairman of the NHL Board of Governors.

Murray Edwards of the Calgary Flames has become vice-chairman of the NHL board of governors.

Alexander Ovechkin, the Russian forward for Washington, holds the NHL record for regular season goals with 929 in 1,573 games.

MOSCOW, September 22 - RIA Novosti. The owner of the Washington Capitals club, Ted Leonsis, was unanimously elected chairman of the board of governors of the National Hockey League (NHL), according to the organization’s website.

Leonsis will replace Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, who has served as chairman for the past 19 years. Murray Edwards of the Calgary Flames has become vice-chairman of the NHL board of governors.

"I am deeply honored to be elected Chairman of the NHL Board of Governors and grateful to my fellow owners for their trust. Long before I became an owner, I was a fan of the game and the Washington Capitals. I love hockey and believe deeply in its potential - we have proven in Washington how investing in a team, its fans and a community can create a true hockey city. Our challenge now is to continue to grow our game, serve our fans well and build an even stronger league," he said. Leonsis.

Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin plays for Washington. The forward holds the NHL record for most goals in the regular season. The Russian has 929 goals scored in 1573 matches.