Eugene Melnyk was a Canadian businessman, philanthropist, owner, governor, and chairman of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators and the AHL’s Belleville Senators.
What Happened to Eugene Melnyk?
Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators since 2003, died from an illness Monday. He was 62. “The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.
What Companies Does Eugene Melnyk Own?
Eugene Melnyk was involved with various charitable organizations. His primary charitable focus was on helping children and the elderly. His involvement included:
- Ottawa Senators (NHL Team)
Canadian Tire Centre (Multi-purpose Arena and home of the Ottawa Senators)
Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Biovail Corporation (retired), formerly known as Trimel Pharmaceuticals (same name as Melnyk’s new pharmaceutical company)
Bert’s Bar (Barbados)
Bert’s Bar (Ottawa)
Providence Charitable Trust
Providence Elementary and Secondary schools
Winding Oaks Farm (Florida, USA)
Clean Beauty Collective Inc. (Cosmetics & Fragrances)
Olivann (Fragrance)
PurGenesis Technologies Inc.
Barbados real estate
Neurolign Technologie
s Inc.
Belleville Senators