Kings Name Solomon To Hockey Staff
Published on October 4, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
MANCHESTER, NH - The Los Angeles Kings, the parent club of the Manchester Monarchs, have hired Jeff Solomon as Director of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.
Prior to joining the Kings, Solomon, 48, served as a NHLPA Certified Agent for 20 years. During that time, he represented hundreds of NHL hockey players, including former Kings Tony Granato and Nelson Emerson and current NHL stars like Bryan McCabe and Steve Sullivan.
In his new role with the Kings, Solomon will be responsible for the negotiation of player contracts, development of strategic salary cap plans and management of all matters related to the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. Solomon has extensive experience working with the NHL Entry Level System, restricted and unrestricted free agency and all aspects of the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement and its arbitration system.
Prior to representing professional hockey players, Solomon practiced law in California where he specialized in tax and estate planning. His post-graduate experience includes work as an international tax specialist and financial consultant.
Solomon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Rutgers University in 1980 and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1983. He is licensed to practice law in California.
The Monarchs open their sixth AHL season with a new coach, a new team and a new attitude at home against the Worcester Sharks on Saturday, October 7 at 7:35 p.m. Individual tickets for the Monarchs 2006-07 season are on sale now and can be purchased at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office, at any TicketMaster location, by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling TicketMaster at (603) 868-7300. Monarchs Full, Half or Ten-game season ticket packages are also available. For season ticket information, visit the Monarchs on-line at www.monarchshockey.com or call (603) 626-7825.
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