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Myles Jack makes ECHL history while becoming new Team Owner

Griffin Crest / NHL / October 8, 2023

Myles Jack ECHL — Myles Jack and his mother became the first majority black owners in ECHL history. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Myles Jack makes ECHL history while becoming new Team Owner

Recently retired NFL linebacker Myles Jack has made history, but it’s not in the sport everyone knows him from. Jack and his mother LaSonjia Jack are now majority owners of the ECHL’s Allen Americans.

Jack recently signed a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles during training camp, but shortly after he would go on to hang ’em up. Now, Jack is turning his attention to a different sport; Hockey, as his family becomes the first African-American majority owners in ECHL history.

“From the football field to the business world I have always brought passion and leadership to my teams. The opportunity to lead this franchise and serve our great fans is an incredible responsibility,” said Myles Jack in a statement. “I’m excited to bring a first-class, family friendly entertainment option to this community alongside our great partners.“

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“It’s such an honor to lead such a great hockey team in Texas – which is a great place for families and businesses,” said co-owner LaSonjia Jack, in a statement. “We are looking forward to engaging all our fans, business partners, and community leaders. The Allen Americans are a pillar in this community and we will continue that tradition. We believe in bringing people together and sharing memories, and what better way to do that than to attend an ECHL hockey game.”

“On behalf of the ECHL Board of Governors, we are thankful for Jack Gulati’s ownership over the past six-plus years in Allen, helping to pave the way for this new opportunity in the market,” said commissioner of the ECHL Ryan Crelin in a statement. “We look forward to the excitement the Jack family, alongside Rev Entertainment and Zawyer Sports will bring to the Americans and the fan experience at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center.”

The Allen Americans are set to make their 2023-24 season debut on October 20th against the Idaho Steelheads.

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