Lyle Wright
Lyle Wright | |
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| Born | September 28, 1898 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | May 23, 1963 (aged 64) Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, entertainment promoter |
| Known for | Minneapolis Millers, Minneapolis Arena |
| Awards | U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Artillery |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
Lyle Zealand Wright (September 28, 1898 – May 23, 1963) was a Canadian-American ice hockey executive and businessman. He managed the Minneapolis Millers for more than 20 seasons, was president of the Minneapolis Arena, and promoted entertainment events in Minneapolis including the Ice Follies. He was instrumental in growing the game of ice hockey in its early days in Minnesota and was inducted in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.