Bernie wins AHL award

[mattscold]

Apologies if this has been mentioned previously.
(Shamelessly pinched from steeltalk )

"Norfolk Admirals vice president and assistant general manager Mark Bernard has been named the winner of the James C. Hendy Memorial Award as the outstanding executive in the American Hockey League for 2007-08. Under Bernard’s guidance, the Admirals have seen significant increases in corporate sponsorships, advertising revenue and ticket sales, including six of the 10 largest single-game crowds in club history. Bernard has also overseen many fundraising efforts and instituted the Admirals Hall of Fame. Bernard will be leaving the Admirals at the end of this month to accept a front-office position with the Chicago Blackhawks."

Could he be an NHL GM in a few years?

Well done that man, well deserved!

[focus12]

Wow how fantastic. Couldn't happen to a more deserving guy.

[gsheriston]

Jun 29, 2008 14:13:41 GMT mattscold said:

"Bernard will be leaving the Admirals at the end of this month to accept a front-office position with the Chicago Blackhawks."

Could the NHL beckon in a few years?

Doesn't that mean he's going to the NHL?

That's great news for Bernie - will always remember him 'talking' to the crowd during the Hockey Stars for Hope game a couple of years ago, showing us how big his new baby was, not showing a great deal of respect for his Steelers shirt...

[mattscold]

Yeah i meant could an NHL GM job await him in a few years as he is going to chicago as an assistant, i wrote it in a bit of a hurry, should make more sense now.