s Chairman, Nicholson will be the senior leader of OEG’s sports franchises, including the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings and Bakersfield Condors, and will work closely with Katz Group CEO Jürgen Schreiber on expanding OEG’s global sports initiatives. Edmonton Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Ken Holland will report to Nicholson and will continue to have full autonomy over all aspects of Edmonton Oilers hockey operations. Nicholson will remain as Alternate Governor, representing the Edmonton Oilers to the National Hockey League (NHL) and will be the primary liaison to Katz Group Chairman and Oilers owner Daryl Katz.

As President, Business Operations and COO, Anselmi will report to Katz Group CEO Jürgen Schreiber and be responsible for all aspects of OEG’s day-to-day business operations. This will include OEG’s facility management, operation and programming of Rogers Place, Ford Hall and ICE District Plaza, sales and marketing, guest experience, food and beverage, human resources and finance. Anselmi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role and will also be responsible for the exciting opportunity to integrate Rogers Place and ICE District operations into one world-class experience for customers and fans.

“With Bob leading our hockey clubs and Tom leading our business operations we have a powerhouse combination as we continue to build an elite organization in all aspects of what we do,” said Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz. “This is an exciting time for our company and the city, and we are full of optimism about the Edmonton Oilers and ICE District hitting full stride in the very near future.”

“We are excited to have Tom join OEG as our new President and COO, and for Bob to assume this important new role,” said Katz Group CEO Jürgen Schreiber. “We are poised for significant growth in our sports and entertainment business as ICE District opens here in Edmonton and we have emerging new, global opportunities in front of us. We have a seasoned, top-notch management team and staff to deliver on Daryl’s vision of OEG as a global leader in sports and entertainment.”

“It is fantastic news for OEG and the city to have an executive of Tom’s caliber coming to Edmonton,” said Oilers Chairman Bob Nicholson. “This move will help us in all aspects of our operations – both in hockey and business. It also positions us for this exciting next chapter for the Oilers, Oil Kings, Condors, Oilers Entertainment Group and ICE District.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining OEG. It’s an honour to be asked to lead the business as we embark on an exciting new era for the team and the organization,” said President, Business Operations & COO Tom Anselmi.