An accomplished executive whose career has been highlighted by a Stanley Cup championship and Olympic silver medal, Brian Burke’s passion and contributions to the betterment of the game of hockey have touched every level of the sport. The former NHL general manager now serves as the inaugural executive director of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association, after working as an analyst for Rogers and Sportsnet. A strong supporter of 2SLGBTQI+ rights, Brian established the You Can Play project that targets homophobia and promotes safety and inclusion in sports, in honour of his late son, Brendan. He was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.