Thursday, May 20, 2021

Former Vernon Viking Holland Named To Canadian Olympic Management Team:

Former Vernon Vikings goaltender Ken Holland has been named a

member of the Canadian men's Olympic management team.

Here is the press release from the Edmonton Sun,

Oilers GM Ken Holland chosen to Hockey Canada Olympic management team | Edmonton Sun

Holland is in his second year as General Manager & President of Hockey Operations of the Edmonton Oilers. Holland spent the previous thirty three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

Holland played one season in Vernon with the 1973-74 Vernon Vikings.

Holland was drafted 188th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 12 of the 1975 NHL Draft. Holland never played a game with the Maple Leafs, played one game with the 1980-81 Hartford Whalers and three games with the 1983-84 Detroit Red Wings before retiring in 1985. 

Ken Holland's Player/Management Profile:

Ken Holland - Elite Prospects

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