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The success of this venture prompted the NHL board of governors, on June 18, [[2008]], to approve the sale of the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] to an investment group which included Barrie.<ref>http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/10870156 |
The success of this venture prompted the NHL board of governors, on June 18, [[2008]], to approve the sale of the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] to an investment group which included Barrie.<ref>http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/10870156 |
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Sale of Oilers, Lightning unanimously approved by owners</ref> |
Sale of Oilers, Lightning unanimously approved by owners</ref> |
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The developmnet of Bear Mountain resort has been criticized for damaging sensitive ecosystems and historic native sites.<ref>http://zoeblunt.gnn.tv/blogs/27806/The_Bull_of_Bear_Mountain</ref> Barrie has also faced controversary surrounding his treatment of first nation elders and protestors.<ref>http://wtflangford.blogspot.com/2009/04/len-barrie-asks-wheres-my-bailout.html</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:09, 30 May 2009
| Len Barrie | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 4, 1969 Kimberley, BC, CAN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Played for |
Philadelphia Flyers Florida Panthers Pittsburgh Penguins Los Angeles Kings | ||
| NHL draft |
124th overall, 1988 Edmonton Oilers | ||
| Playing career | 1990–2001 | ||
Len Barrie (born June 4, 1969 in Kimberley, British Columbia) is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 184 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, and Florida Panthers.
Barrie is currently a real estate, resort developer in the Victoria BC area. He is a major partner in the Bear Mountain Resort development in Langford municipality. It includes the Bear Mountain Westin Hotel, golf course, and housing (single family homes and condominiums).
The success of this venture prompted the NHL board of governors, on June 18, 2008, to approve the sale of the Tampa Bay Lightning to an investment group which included Barrie.[1]
The developmnet of Bear Mountain resort has been criticized for damaging sensitive ecosystems and historic native sites.[2] Barrie has also faced controversary surrounding his treatment of first nation elders and protestors.[3]
References
- ^ http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/10870156 Sale of Oilers, Lightning unanimously approved by owners
- ^ http://zoeblunt.gnn.tv/blogs/27806/The_Bull_of_Bear_Mountain
- ^ http://wtflangford.blogspot.com/2009/04/len-barrie-asks-wheres-my-bailout.html
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