Myles Jack and his mother LaSonjia have become the first African American majority owners in ECHL history.\n
It was announced by the ECHL on Wednesday that the purchase of the league’s Allen Americans was finalized and former NFL player Myles Jack and his mother, LaSonjia Jack, are now officially majority owners of the team.
The transfer of the controlling interest in the Allen Americans was approved by the ECHL on Wednesday, going from the Allen Hockey Team, LLC, led by Jack Gulati, to ALA Hockey, LLC, that is controlled by the Jacks. “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,” s. “I’m excited to bring a first-class, family friendly entertainment option to this community alongside our great partners.”
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