Monday, December 19, 2016

Trump picks Florida Panthers owner as Army secretary (Yahoo Sports)

Vincent Viola talks to the media about the future of the Florida Panthers during a Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 press conference in Sunrise, Fla. Viola was formally introduced as the Panthers' principal owner, chairman and governor on Friday, after spending $250 million for the team and the operating rights to the BB&T Center, where Florida plays its home games. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

President-elect Donald Trump chose Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola on Monday to serve as Army secretary. Viola, a 1977 West Point graduate who bought the Panthers in 2013, will need to be confirmed by the Senate. If that happens, then - pending NHL approval - ownership of the Panthers would remain in the Viola family and his roles as chairman and governor of the club would be filled by Doug Cifu.


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