The Business of Sports: Comparing the NHL to NFL, NBA, MLB & more

How does the National Hockey League stack up against the NFL, NBA, MLB, and other major sports organizations? How does the sports industry break down in terms of how many people work in various aspects of the business? The answers might surprise you.

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Florida Panthers job – Manager, Strategic Parterships

ResumeWriters.comThe Florida Panthers are looking to hire a Manager of Strategic Partnerships, as part of their Sponsorship Sales department. Reporting to the Executive Director for Corporate Marketing, this opening is ideal for the college graduate with some sales experience who wants to get his/her foot in the door with an NHL team. And hey, South Florida isn’t a bad location at all, is it? [Read more...]

National Hockey League job opening: Manager of Media Strategy

ResumeWriters.comThe National Hockey League has a very interesting job posting open right now, for a Manager of Media Strategy. The NHL has made remarkable gains in the media space (think of their partnership with HBO for the “24/7″ shows tied to the Winter Classic, and the league’s new 10-year rights agreement with NBC) over the last few years, so this is your chance to get involved with perhaps the most dynamic aspect of the league’s business operations.

The summary for this positions reads as follows:

This position will support the VP, Media Strategy in the day-to-day management of business and operational issues involving the League, NHL Clubs, and media rights holders. The position will: (i) assist in supporting Clubs in their negotiation of media rights agreements; (ii) participate in the development of the League’s media policy and strategy across all League-controlled platforms worldwide; (iii) participate in the enforcement of each Club’s media territory rights; and (iv) provide research and analytic support for the projects and priorities of the Media Strategy and Distribution Department.

For more information about the details of this job and how to apply, just head over here. Good luck!

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Vancouver Canucks job – Technology Director

ResumeWriters.comThe Vancouver Canucks have a new job posting available, for a Technology Director within their Information Technology (IT) department.  Reporting to the Vice President & CFO of the team, it looks like a great opportunity for a seasoned IT professional to get their foot in the door of a major NHL team. Here’s an excerpt from the job description:

…oversees the planning, design, installation and integration of arena and business technology infrastructure and solutions across all departments and throughout the arena venue. The position directly manages the IT team, Broadcast Technical, and Audio Management teams. In addition, he/she will provide leadership to an inter-disciplinary technology team and will act as a consulting resource for senior leadership as well as various departments in the development and implementation of leading technology solutions within the business departments, arena and inter-related facilities.

If you’re interested, just head over here for all the details, and instructions on how to apply. Good luck!

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Where to buy New Jersey Devils jerseys online

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The New Jersey Devils are on the rise again, but do you have the gear you need to represent?

The Devs are having their best season since the 2003 Stanley Cup campaign, as they have found the winning formula with superstar sniper Ilya Kovalchuk leading the way, and the ageless Martin Brodeur holding down the fort in goal. Fans are jumping on board as the Devils have stormed through the first two rounds of the 2012 NHL playoffs, and at this point, the possibilities are endless.

But if you need some fresh New Jersey gear, where are the best places to find a Devils jersey? We’ve got the answer for you…
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Where to buy Phoenix Coyotes jerseys online

The Phoenix Coyotes bandwagon is loading up – do you have the gear you need to represent?

The Desert Dogs are enjoying their finest season ever since moving to Arizona, having already captured their first Pacific Division title, and are pushing deeper into the Stanley Cup playoffs than ever before. That, combined with the news that the years of franchise instability may be coming to an end, makes this the time to get in on the ground floor of what looks to be an exciting new era of Phoenix Coyotes hockey.

But where are the best places to find a Coyotes jersey online? We’ve got the answer for you…
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Where to buy Washington Capitals Snapback Hats

Washington Capitals fans are always looking for the latest and greatest way to display their pride in the Capitals, and snapback hats have taken over as the hot new way to show that support for Washington heroes like Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and Mike Green. Whether you are in the crowd at Verizon Center or representing the Capitals around town, these hats are the freshest way to represent Washington hockey, often with a vintage look.

But where are the best places to find Washington Capitals snapback caps online? Here are two great sites to help you find the snapbacks you are looking for, while saving a few bucks along the way! [Read more...]

Where to buy Toronto Maple Leafs Snapback Hats

Toronto Maple Leafs fans are always looking for the latest and greatest way to display their pride in the Maple Leafs, and snapback hats have taken over as the hot new way to show that support for Toronto heroes like Phil Kessel, Joffrey Lupul, and Dion Phaneuf. Whether you\’re in the crowd at Air Canada Centre or representing the Maple Leafs around town, these hats are the freshest way to represent Toronto hockey, often with a vintage look.

But where are the best places to find Toronto Maple Leafs snapback caps online? Here are two great sites to help you find the snapbacks you are looking for, while saving a few bucks along the way! [Read more...]

Where to buy St. Louis Blues Snapback Hats

St. Louis Blues fans are always looking for the latest and greatest way to display their pride in the Blues, and snapback hats have taken over as the hot new way to show that support for St. Louis heroes like David Backes, T.J. Oshie, and David Perron. Whether you are in the crowd at Savvis Center or representing the Blues around town, these hats are the freshest way to represent St. Louis hockey, often with a vintage look.

But where are the best places to find St. Louis Blues snapback caps online? Here are two great sites to help you find the snapbacks you are looking for, while saving a few bucks along the way! [Read more...]

Where to buy Pittsburgh Penguins Snapback Hats

Pittsburgh Penguins fans are always looking for the latest and greatest way to display their pride in the Penguins, and snapback hats have taken over as the hot new way to show that support for Pittsburgh heroes like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Whether you are in the crowd at CONSOL Energy Center or representing the Penguins around town, these hats are the freshest way to represent Pittsburgh hockey, often with a vintage look.

But where are the best places to find Pittsburgh Penguins snapback caps online? Here are two great sites to help you find the snapbacks you are looking for, while saving a few bucks along the way! [Read more...]