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professional sports team executive

Michael Barnett, Canadian professional sports team executive. Achievements include former agent for National Hockey League players such as Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Jaromir Jagr, and Sergei Federov. Named one of Top 100 Most Powerful in Sports, The Sporting News, 1994, 95, 96, 98, 99, 2000, One of Twelve Most Powerful in Hockey, Hockey News, 1995. Member United States of America Hockey, United States Golf Association.

Background

Barnett, Michael was born on October 9, 1948 in Olds, Alberta, Canada. Came to the United States, 1988. Son of Terence R. and Mary M. Barnett.

Education

Student, St. Lawrence University, 1970. Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education, University Calgary, 1973.

Career

Professional hockey player Long Island Cougars (NAHL), 1973—1974, Roanoka-Valley Rebels (SHL), 1974—1975. Founder, Chief Executive Officer Corpsport International (merged with Image), 1980—1990. President, hockey division International Management Group, 1990—2001.

General manager, senior executive vice president, alternate governor Phoenix Coyotes, 2001—2007. Senior advisor to president and general manager, director United States amateur scouting New York Rangers, since 2008. General manager Ninety-Nine All Stars.

Achievements

  • Michael Barnett has been listed as a noteworthy Sports agent, business manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active H.E.L.P., Los Angeles. Member United States of America Hockey, United States Golf Association, Edmonton Klondike Days Association (director).

Interests

  • Avocations: golfing, running.

Connections

Married Dalyce M. Giordano, April 2, 1988. Children: Jesse, Joey, Justin, Janie, Jenna.

Father:
Terence R.

Mother:
Mary M. Barnett

Spouse:
Dalyce M. Giordano

child:
Justin Barnett

child:
Jesse Barnett

child:
Jenna Barnett

child:
Janie Barnett

child:
Joey Barnett