Ice hockey-Andlauer reaches deal to buy NHL's Senators

Andlauer Healthcare

13/06/2023 16:40

June 13 (Reuters) - Canadian transport titan Michael
Andlauer has reached an agreement to purchase Ottawa Senators,
the club said on Tuesday, in a deal that is pending approval
from the National Hockey League (NHL).
    Andlauer has a well-established history with the sport,
having purchased the American Hockey League's (AHL) Hamilton
Bulldogs some two decades ago. 
    "I believe that the Senators' fanbase is one of the most
passionate in the league and I'm excited to take the franchise's
success both on and off the ice to the next level," Andlauer
said in a statement. 
    "The short and long-term future of the team is incredibly
bright, and I look forward to getting to know the team, the
fanbase and the community."
    The team missed the playoffs last season, with a 39-win and
35-loss record. 
    The announcement extinguishes any remaining hope for
Hollywood actor and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds' bid for the
team. 

 (Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York, editing by Pritha
Sarkar)
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