| NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) -- The National Hockey League announced Wednesday its Board of Governors had green-lighted the sale of the Edmonton and Tampa Bay franchises. SAVE MONEY ON TRAVEL DEALS The Edmonton Oilers had been owned by a 34-member group of local investors, but were sold to Darryl Katz, a native of Alberta and owner of the Rexall pharmacy chain. A group headed by Hollywood producer Oren Koules purchased the Lightning from a consortium known as Palace Sports and Entertainment. Included among the co-owners with Koules will be former NHL coach and general manager Doug MacLean and former NHL player Len Barrie. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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