Craig Leipold is the owner of the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.
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11 Facts About Craig Leipold
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Craig Leipold was the past owner of the Rainfair Company, which made protective footwear.
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Craig Leipold has been a director of Gaylord Entertainment Company, owner of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Craig Leipold first was considered a potential owner or investor in the NBA Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings teams.
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Craig Leipold attributed this interest to the fact that he knew the sport of basketball well.
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Craig Leipold became interested in ownership of a professional ice hockey franchise because there were more opportunities than in basketball.
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Craig Leipold bought an expansion franchise from the NHL in 1997 for $80 million.
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Craig Leipold sold the Nashville Predators due to rising operating costs and low fan attendance.
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Craig Leipold has gone on record objecting to Jim Balsillie becoming an NHL owner, stating that he doesn't trust Balsillie.
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Craig Leipold manages the Xcel Energy Center and the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
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Craig Leipold is active in numerous civic and corporate organizations as well as several charities benefiting children.
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