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Chairman receives Lester Patrick Trophy

Delaware North Chairman Jeremy Jacobs on Thursday evening received the Lester Patrick Trophy, which is chairmanbettman-3654821awarded for outstanding service to the sport of hockey in the United States.
 
Along with fellow honoree Bob Crocker, a longtime NHL scout, Mr. Jacobs — the longtime owner of the Boston Bruins and chairman of the NHL's board of governors — was honored as part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner in Boston.
 
Mr. Jacobs was featured in several media stories as a result of the honor:
 
The Buffalo News: “Patrick Trophy a humbling honor for Jacobs”
Boston Herald: “Jeremy Jacobs honored by U.S. Hall for impact on hockey”
ESPN: “Bruins owner gives nod to Claude Julien, Don Sweeney (VIDEO)”
NHL.com: “Bruins owner Jacobs works to make league stronger”