Tumminia Ready to Lead NWHL
October 18, 2020 - Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) News Release
In October 2020, the NWHL announced the appointment of Tyler Tumminia as Interim Commissioner. Tumminia is a veteran sports team owner and front office executive who most recently served as Chairman of the Toronto Six, the NWHL expansion team launched in April.
"This is a time of opportunity and transformation for the NWHL, and the changes we are making across the league will fortify a foundation for continued success well into the future," said Tumminia. "I look forward to collaborating with our partners in the NWHL and our expanding community of fans to create a special place that honors the rich talents of women's hockey."
Before her role as Chairman of the Toronto Six, Tumminia was the Senior Vice President of Goldklang Group, where she was responsible for operating five minor league baseball teams, including overseeing the teams' marketing and broad-scale sponsorship, operations, and communications efforts.
Said Andy Scurto, a member of the NWHL Board of Governors, "Tyler brings a wealth of relevant experience and we are confident that she will help take the League to the next level."
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