Breaking: President elect Donald Trump has nominated member of the NHL for his cabinet.

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Breaking: President elect Donald Trump has nominated member of the NHL for his cabinet.
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A National Hockey League owner may very soon occupy a very powerful position.

According to multiple reports, President elect Donald Trump has made the decision to nominate Florida Panthers owner Vinnie Viola as the Secretary of the Army, obviously a powerful position overseeing the United States miliitary. 

Here is the official statement from Trump:

“I am proud to have such an incredibly accomplished and selfless individual as Vincent Viola as our Secretary of the Army,” said President-elect Donald J. Trump. “Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge. He is a man of outstanding work ethic, integrity, and strategic vision, with an exceptional ability to motivate others. The American people, whether civilian or military, should have great confidence that Vinnie Viola has what it takes to keep America safe and oversee issues of concern to our troops in the Army.”

Viola also released his own statement:

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“It is an honor to be nominated to serve our country as President-elect Trump’s Secretary of the Army,” said Viola. “If confirmed, I will work tirelessly to provide our President with the land force he will need to accomplish any mission in support of his National Defense Strategy. A primary focus of my leadership will be ensuring that America’s soldiers have the ways and means to fight and win across the full spectrum of conflict. This great honor comes with great responsibility, and I will fight for the American people and their right to live free every day.”

Viola has reportedly been one of the most hands-on owners in the NHL, so it will be interesting to see how this impacts the day to day of the Florida Panthers operations.

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