Jeff Solomon

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Jeff Solomon
Born1958 [1]
Alma mater San Diego Law School
Rutgers College
OccupationIce hockey executive
Years active2007–present
Organization Anaheim Ducks
TitleInterim general manager
Term2021–2022
Predecessor Bob Murray
Successor Pat Verbeek

Jeff Solomon is an ice hockey executive who was the Interim General manager of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. [2]

On November 9, 2021, the Anaheim Ducks announced that Solomon had been named interim general manager; [3] he was replaced by Pat Verbeek on February 3, 2022. [4]

Prior to working for the Ducks, Solomon held a management role with the Los Angeles Kings for many years. [5]

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References

  1. "Jeff Solomon at eliteprospects.com". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
  2. "Ducks Name Jeff Solomon VP of Hockey Operations and Assistant GM". NHL.com. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  3. Gulitti, Tom (November 9, 2021). "Ducks GM Murray placed on administrative leave amid investigation". NHL.com. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  4. Myers, Tracy (2022-02-03). "Verbeek hired as Ducks general manager, was assistant with Red Wings". NHL.com. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  5. "Ducks hire former Kings executive Jeff Solomon as vice president of hockey operations". Los Angeles Times. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2022-01-20.