Brian Burke | U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023

If it has to do with hockey, Brian Burke has probably had his hand in it one way or the other. And he does it with every ounce of energy in his body.

Accomplishments? There are too many to list for the Edina, Minnesota, native. But among them are a career as a hockey executive that saw him build the first Stanley Cup champion in Southern California — the Anaheim Ducks in 2007 — and the U.S. team which earned a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Burke worked in the front offices of five NHL teams and had stints with the league office and other roles with USA Hockey.

In addition, Burke, who had a brief minor league playing career before graduating from Harvard Law School and becoming an agent, has been a TV analyst for various networks. Currently, Burke is the first executive director of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association.

Burke always wanted to learn more about hockey. He often tapped the minds of GMs and other front-office personnel about how they succeed in their sport and what they might think of certain ideas, many times on the golf course.

How did Burke become so influential? Through hard work and earning trust. He was willing to do whatever it took to get his foot in the door.

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