Mike Grier, seen here playing for the San Jose Sharks in 2008, has been hired as the NHL’s first Black general manager by the Sharks
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Jose Sharks named Mike Grier general manager on Tuesday, an historic appointment that makes the former Sharks player the first Black GM in the NHL.
“I am extremely proud and grateful to be given the opportunity to be the general manager of the San Jose Sharks,” Grier said in a statement, adding that he looked forward to “building a fast, competitive, and hardworking team that Sharks fans will enjoy watching and be proud of.”
Grier, 47, played for the Sharks from 2006-09.
“I know there’s been lots of ups and downs but I’m ready to work hard and get at it and get this thing…
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