Lyle Wright

Lyle Wright
Lyle Wright in a suit and tie sitting a desk with a stack of papers.
Born(1898-09-28)September 28, 1898
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
DiedMay 23, 1963(1963-05-23) (aged 64)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Resting placeLakewood Cemetery
Occupation(s)Businessman, entertainment promoter
Known forMinneapolis Millers, Minneapolis Arena
AwardsU.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Military career
Allegiance Canada
Service/branchRoyal Canadian Artillery
Battles/warsWorld War I

Lyle Zealand Wright (September 28, 1898 – May 23, 1963) was a Canadian-American ice hockey executive and businessman. He managed the Minneapolis Millers for more than 20 seasons, was president of the Minneapolis Arena, and promoted entertainment events in Minneapolis including the Ice Follies. He was instrumental in growing the game of ice hockey in its early days in Minnesota and was inducted in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.