Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan joins Kilmer Sports Ventures as PWHL advisor

Brendan Shanahan, a former NHL hockey player and former president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, is now the strategic advisor for Kilmer Sports Ventures in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Kilmer, owned by Larry Tanenbaum, is the league's first and only Canadian investor since its establishment in 2023. After retiring from the NHL in 2009, Shanahan became a sports executive, working for the NHL and later serving as the Maple Leafs' president.

Kilmer became a strategic capital partner in the PWHL in June, aligning with Shanahan's passion for women's sports and hockey. The PWHL has grown from a six-team league in its inaugural season to eight teams in the 2023-24 season, with plans to expand to 10 teams for the 2026-27 campaign. Shanahan expressed his enthusiasm about reconnecting with Kilmer Sports Ventures and supporting the league's growth.