Shamrocks owner takes majority ownership of BCHL team June 1
Jim Hartshorne, the new majority owner of the Victoria Grizzlies of the B.C. Hockey League, gave a knowing smile when reminded of the adage that ownership of sports teams is generally a low financial-return game if there is a financial return at all.
Hartshorne said he wants to bring such moments of glory to the Grizzlies and is the reason he has bought majority ownership of the team from Ron Walchuk, effective June 1. Walchuk will remain with the team as minority owner. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.“For me, growing sport is what it is all about. What sports teams mean to their local communities, especially in today’s world, is more important than ever.
“It was a good move and I predict this is the route other Junior A leagues across Canada will take,” said Hartshorne.
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