Dick Patrick

Canadian-born sports executive (born 1946)

Richard Patrick
Born	1946 (age 77–78) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Education	Dartmouth College
Occupation	President
Years active	1982 - present
Employer	Washington Capitals
Organization	National Hockey League

Richard Patrick (born 1946) is a Canadian-born sports executive and is the part-owner, president and alternate governor of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).^[1] He is the son of Muzz Patrick, the grandson of Lester Patrick, the grandnephew of Frank Patrick, and the cousin of both Craig Patrick and Glenn Patrick.

Patrick graduated from Kent School in 1964 where he captained the hockey team and rowed on the varsity crew. He then attended and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1968.

For his contributions to ice hockey in the United States, Patrick was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy, named for his grandfather, in 2012.^[2]

Patrick is the father-in-law of Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young, who is married to his daughter Elizabeth.^[3] Patrick is also the father of Capitals general manager Chris Patrick, who was named to the role in 2024.^[4]

References

^ "Washington Capitals – Team – Washington Capitals – Team". nhl.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
^ Svrluga, Barry (February 10, 2019). "For hockey's royal family, Dick Patrick getting his name on Stanley Cup is final coronation". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
^ "Player Profile: Chris Young 32". MLB.com. 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2007.
^ Gulitti, Tom (July 8, 2024). "Patrick named Capitals general manager, MacLellan remains president of hockey operations". NHL.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.

External links

Dick Patrick's staff profile at Eliteprospects.com
Profile of Dick Patrick on Dartmouth College's athletics website.

Team presidents of the National Hockey League

Eastern Conference

Metropolitan Division	Atlantic Division
Vacant (Carolina Hurricanes) Michael Priest (Columbus Blue Jackets) Jake Reynolds (New Jersey Devils) Lou Lamoriello (New York Islanders) Chris Drury (New York Rangers) Keith Jones (Philadelphia Flyers) Kevin Acklin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Dick Patrick (Washington Capitals)	Cam Neely (Boston Bruins) Terry Pegula (Buffalo Sabres) Christopher Ilitch (Detroit Red Wings) Matthew Caldwell (Florida Panthers) Geoff Molson (Montreal Canadiens) Steve Staios (Ottawa Senators) Steve Griggs (Tampa Bay Lightning) Brendan Shanahan (Toronto Maple Leafs)

Western Conference

Central Division	Pacific Division
Xavier Gutierrez (Arizona Coyotes) Jaime Faulkner (Chicago Blackhawks) Josh Kroenke (Colorado Avalanche) Brad Alberts (Dallas Stars) Matt Majka (Minnesota Wild) Michelle Kennedy (Nashville Predators) Chris Zimmerman (St. Louis Blues) John Olfert (Winnipeg Jets)	Aaron Teats (Anaheim Ducks) John Bean (Calgary Flames) Stew MacDonald (Edmonton Oilers) Luc Robitaille (Los Angeles Kings) Jonathan Becher (San Jose Sharks) Tod Leiweke (Seattle Kraken) Michael Doyle (Vancouver Canucks) Kerry Bubolz (Vegas Golden Knights)