Penguins Extend Shero's Contract (with Video)
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Ray Shero, a former St. Lawrence standout, to a five-year contract extension as executive vice president and general manager, the team announced today.
Click here to access video of Shero meeting media after announcement of contract extension
Shero originally signed a five-year deal entering the 2006-07
season. The new agreement extends his contract through 2015-16.
“This was an easy decision,” said co-owners Mario
Lemieux and Ron Burkle in a joint statement. “Ray has done a
tremendous job with our hockey operation – not only leading
us to the Stanley Cup in 2009 but also building a team that can
continue to compete for the Cup year after year.”
“In addition to his work with our on-ice product, Ray also
has created a family atmosphere in our organization, where players
know they will be treated very well,” said David Morehouse,
the team’s CEO. “He is committed to having our players
and coaches involved in the community and our charitable efforts,
and helping to make the Penguins a positive asset to the Pittsburgh
region.”
Shero, 48, built his resume in 14 seasons as an assistant general
manager in the NHL – six with the Ottawa Senators and eight
with the Nashville Predators. He played college hockey at St.
Lawrence University, twice serving as team captain, and was drafted
by the Los Angeles Kings in 1982. He spent seven years as a player
agent before making the transition to the front office.
A native of St. Paul, MN, Ray is the son of the late Fred Shero,
who coached the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cups and also
served as GM and coach of the New York Rangers. They are one of the
few father-son tandems to have their names inscribed on the
Cup.
