Emmett Quinn

Emmett Quinn

Thomas Emmett Quinn (September 10, 1877-February 9, 1930) ) was a Canadian ice hockey executive, coach and referee. Quinn served as president of the National Hockey Association (NHA), the predecessor of today's National Hockey League (NHL). His brother Percy Quinn was also an ice hockey executive. At the time of his death, Quinn was a Fire Commissioner in Montreal.

Read more about Emmett Quinn:  Ice Hockey Career, Personal

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