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Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke

By Frank Angst, About.com

Name:
Brian Burke
Age:
53
Birthplace:
Providence, Rhode Island
Previous Position:
General Manager, Anaheim Ducks, 2005-08
Background:

General manager, Vancouver Canucks, 1998-2004

Director of Hockey Operations, National Hockey League, 1993-97

General manager, Hartford Whalers, 1992

Director of hockey operations, Vancouver Canucks, 1987-92

Lawyer, 1981-87

Education:

Harvard Law School, 1981 graduate

Providence College, BA in history, 1977 graduate

Of note:
In just more than three seasons in Anaheim, Burke guided the Ducks to their first Stanley Cup (2007).
Quotable:

“I’m extremely honored to join the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is one of the most prestigious jobs in our game. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to work for a team in a world-class city with passionate fans, solid ownership, and a rich history. I can’t wait to get started.”

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