Bill Robertson, the former commissioner of the United States Hockey League and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, Robertson was part of the inception of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (NHL), Minnesota Wild (NHL), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and Minnesota Swarm (MLL) as well as four different sporting venues including the Xcel Energy Center, Target Center, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and Edison International Field. While with the Wild, Robertson and his staff won the Dick Dillman Award, which is given to the NHL’s top public relations staff. Prior to working with the Wild, Robertson served as the Director of Communications for The Walt Disney Company (1993-98), leading communications efforts for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (NHL) and Anaheim Angels (MLB). Robertson also served in the same role with the Minnesota Timberwolves (1989-93). While with the Ducks, Robertson’s staff won the Dick Dillman Award in four-straight seasons (1994-97). Robertson’s experience also includes strategic planning and serving as the main liaison for the 2004 NHL All-Star Weekend, 2004 World Cup of Hockey, and 2011 NHL Draft as well as serving as media relations liaison for the men’s and women’s Team USA Olympic ice hockey teams in 2002 and 2006.
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Bill Robertson Career Highlights
- Worked for several professional and amateur sports leagues (Minnesota Timberwolves — NBA, Anaheim Ducks — NHL, Anaheim Angels — MLB, Minnesota Wild — NHL, Minnesota Swarm — NLL, USA Hockey, USOOC, WCHA and USHL)
- Opened several new arenas including Target Center in Minneapolis, Arrowhead Pond Anaheim, remodeled Edison Field in Anaheim and Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul
- Oversaw the entire business operations for the 2004 NHL All-Star Game in St. Paul including the bidding process.
- Oversaw the entire business operations for the 2011 NHL Draft in St. Paul including the bidding process.
- President and Commissioner of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) for seven-plus years.
- President and Commissioner of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for two-plus seasons
- Worked three (3) Olympics Games 1984 in Los Angeles, 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah, and 2006 Turin, Italy
- 40-plus years working in sports and entertainment with concentrations in strategic communications, marketing, broadcasting, sponsorship, and community affairs
- 1983 Graduate of Cal State Fullerton with a B.A. degree in Organizational and Business Communications.
- Longest Home Run in Cretin Derham Hall history with a historic blast off The Nook Restaurant façade (1979) *
- Defeated former NFL Kicker Chip Lowmiller in a long golf drive competition with two 320-yard drives representing the Minnesota Wild in the Matt Birk HIKE Foundation Charity Golf Tournament at the Wilds GC in the early 2000’s.*
- Robertson is a fine wine and gin connoisseur. ✦
*We cannot independently verify these highly debatable claims
✦We have independently verified this claim
Testimonials
“Mr. Robertson has the uncanny ability to relate to everyone and is such a positive force within a company- truly an asset. I had the pleasure to work with him at the Minnesota Wild at a very exciting time in the early years of the franchise. Hard working, fun loving & professionalism at its finest – Mindee (Mills) Haas, Business Coach/Entrepreneur
