Dick Patrick

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Richard Patrick
Born1946 (age 77–78)
NationalityCanadian
EducationDartmouth College
OccupationPresident
Years active1982 - present
EmployerWashington Capitals
OrganizationNational Hockey League

Richard Patrick (born 1946) is a Canadian-born sports executive. He 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.

Early life and education[edit]

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.

Patrick is the father-in-law of Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young, who is married to his daughter Elizabeth.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Washington Capitals - Team - Washington Capitals - Team". nhl.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Player Profile: Chris Young 32". MLB.com. 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2007.

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