Wolves Tap Chicago Rush President Mike Polisky To Head Business Operations
Published on January 11, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves have named MIKE POLISKY as the team's president. POLISKY most recently served as the president and general manager of the Arena Football League's Chicago Rush, and was honored as the AFL's Executive of the Year in July 2008.
"I'm privileged to have an opportunity to work for another terrific organization and owner," said POLISKY. "I look forward to helping the Wolves continue making a difference in our community and offering Chicagoland families and sports fans an affordable and exciting entertainment option."
During POLISKY's tenure with the Rush, the franchise was awarded the AFL Commissioner's Award as the league's Organization of the Year three times, including each of the last two seasons (2004, 2007 and 2008.) Under his supervision, the club saw attendance increase every year, culminating in an average of 99 percent capacity in 2008. In addition, the Rush ranked among the top two teams in the AFL in corporate sponsorship revenue in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
"Having shared the Allstate Arena with the Rush over the past few years, I saw the great work Mike and the team did and the accomplishments they made," said Wolves Chairman of the Board Don Levin. "While I am saddened by the loss of the Rush for the city, I am extremely pleased to have Mike lead our team. He will bring a new dimension of professionalism to our front office."
The Chicagoland native was highlighted as one of the top young executives in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business in its annual listing of "Chicago's Top 40 Under 40" in November 2007. He also received the All-American Football Foundation's Outstanding Arena Football League executive award in 2006.
Prior to joining the Rush, the 39-year-old POLISKY spent four years at Jim Beam Brands Company, and five years at Public Communications, Inc. in Chicago.
American Hockey League Stories from January 11, 2009
- Aeros End Winless Streak with 4-1 Win Over Chicago - Houston Aeros
- Late Push Not Enough As Rivermen Fall to Manitoba - Peoria Rivermen
- Weiman and Monsters Get Fourth Shutout Win - Cleveland Monsters
- Amerks Down 'Dogs 6-5 - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Moose Hit Halfway Point with 4-3 Victory - Manitoba Moose
- Falcons Beat Pirates 4-1 - Springfield Falcons
- Weiman's 31 Stops Help Monsters to 3-0 Win Over Phantoms - Adirondack Phantoms
- P-Bruins Fall To Devils 5-2 - Providence Bruins
- Falcons Claw Past Pirates - Portland Pirates
- Devils' Balanced Attack Beats Bruins, 5-2 - Albany Devils
- Sanguinetti assigned to Wolf Pack - Connecticut Whale
- Panthers Reassign C Shawn Matthias To Rochester - Rochester Americans
- Amerks Take On Bulldogs Tonight - Rochester Americans
- Urquhart Recalled From Stockton - Springfield Falcons
- Ryan Potulny Recalled From Springfield - Springfield Falcons
- Wolves Tap Chicago Rush President Mike Polisky To Head Business Operations - Chicago Wolves
- Aeros face Chicago tonight in final game of road trip - Houston Aeros
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
