| Thomas Dundon | |
| Born | 1972 New York, New York, U.S. |
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| Residence | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Financial services Entertainment Professional sports owner |
| Known for | Owner of the Carolina Hurricanes Chairman and managing partner of Dundon Capital Partners Chairman of the Alliance of American Football Majority owner of TopGolf |
Thomas Dundon (born 1972) is an American businessman, specializing in financial services and entertainment. He is chairman and managing partner of Dundon Capital Partners in Dallas, Texas, and majority owner and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League, and was chairman of the now-defunct Alliance of American Football.
Sports investments
Carolina Hurricanes
In late 2017, Dundon became involved in purchasing the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League from owner Peter Karmanos Jr. who had owned the team since it was the Hartford Whalers.[1] Dundon became majority owner of the team on January 11, 2018, in a transaction where he purchased 52% of the team and the operating rights to PNC Arena for $420 million.[2]
| Carolina Hurricanes | |
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| Hurricanes | Franchise • Hartford Whalers • Players • Coaches • GMs • Seasons • Records • Draft picks |
| Championships | Stanley Cups: 2006 • Eastern Conference Championships: 2002, 2006 • Southeast Division Championships: 1999, 2002, 2006 |
| Arenas | Greensboro Coliseum • RBC Center |
| Affiliates | Albany River Rats (AHL)1 • Charlotte Checkers (AHL)2 • Florida Everblades (ECHL) |
| Retired numbers | 2 • 3 • 9 • 10 • 17 |
| 1The Albany River Rats are the Hurricanes' current American Hockey League affiliate. 2For the 2010-11 season, the River Rats will move to Charlotte, North Carolina and be known as the Charlotte Checkers. | |
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- ↑ Rogers Digital Media (November 29, 2017). Carolina Hurricanes confirm sale talks with Dallas billionaire. Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved on January 17, 2018.
- ↑ Mike Ozanian. Carolina Hurricanes Sold To Tom Dundon For $420 Million. Forbes.com. Retrieved on January 17, 2018.
