2012-05-15T18:04:12-05:00 2011-06-30 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 111 MONUMENT CIRCLE SUITE 2600 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204 990 2010-07-01 980036067 National Hockey League NATI 2127892000 1185 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 JOSEPH DE SOUSA 2012-05-15 3176817000 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Gary Bettman 1185 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 89117461 false X www.nhl.com X 1917 NY To perpetuate professional hockey in the U.S. and canada 30 30 640 0 4880628 0 0 0 75901618 61004503 1674084 11101860 13848665 17011098 91424367 89117461 2272140 2441515 0 0 45233148 46006795 0 0 0 35799027 55429214 83304315 103877524 8120052 -14760063 255949528 378926644 255949528 378926644 0 TO PERPETUATE PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. false false THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PROMOTES THE SPORT OF ICE HOCKEY BY PROVIDING CENTRALIZED COORDINATION, SUPERVISION AND SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING SCHEDULING, OFFICIALS, RULES AND RULINGS, NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACTS SUCH AS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND BROADCAST RIGHTS, AND THE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS, IN ADDITION TO REGULAR SEASON ACTIVITIES. false false false false false false false true false true false false false true false false true false true true true false false false false false true false true false true false false false true false false false false false true true true false true 152 0 true 640 true true true true CA false false false false X 30 30 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true false false true true false NY X JOSEPH DE SOUSA 2127892000 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 15TH F New York NY 10036 X HARLEY N HOTCHKISS 1.0 X 0 0 0 TOM HICKS 1.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN P MCCONNELL 1.0 X 0 0 0 JAMES L DOLAN 1.0 X 0 0 0 KEN SAWYER 1.0 X 0 0 0 BRUCE LEVENSON 1.0 X 0 0 0 JEREMY M JACOBS 1.0 X 0 0 0 W ROCKWELL WIRTZ 1.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ILITCH 1.0 X 0 0 0 PETER KARMANOS JR 1.0 X 0 0 0 LOU LAMORIELLO 1.0 X 0 0 0 HENRY SAMUELI 1.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID W CHECKETTS 1.0 X 0 0 0 LARRY TANENBAUM 1.0 X 0 0 0 EUGENE MELNYK 1.0 X 0 0 0 B THOMAS GOLISANO 1.0 X 0 0 0 STAN KROENKE 1.0 X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY J LEIWEKE 1.0 X 0 0 0 CHARLES WANG 1.0 X 0 0 0 EDWARD M SNIDER 1.0 X 0 0 0 GREG JAMISON 1.0 X 0 0 0 FRANCESCO AQUILINI 1.0 X 0 0 0 CRAIG LEIPOLD 1.0 X 0 0 0 STUART SIEGAL 1.0 X 0 0 0 GEOFF MOLSON 1.0 X 0 0 0 JOEL DOBBERPUHL 1.0 X 0 0 0 MARK CHIPMAN 1.0 X 0 0 0 JEFF VINIK 1.0 X 0 0 0 TED LEONIS 1.0 X 0 0 0 TERRY PEGULA 1.0 X 0 0 0 MIKE NEALY 1.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID MOREHOUSE 1.0 X 0 0 0 CLIF VINER 1.0 X 0 0 0 JOSH KROENKE 1.0 X 0 0 0 N Murray Edwards 1.0 X 0 0 0 Daryl Katz 1.0 X 0 0 0 GARY B BETTMAN 40.0 X 4447203 3354900 181650 WILLIAM DALY 40.0 X 2215857 510059 130515 CRAIG C HARNETT 40.0 X 1028524 318176 197384 JOHN COLLINS 40.0 X 0 2248459 66996 COLIN CAMPBELL 40.0 X 1491115 433375 126253 DAVID ZIMMERMAN 40.0 X 662196 149877 162964 JOSEPH DE SOUSA 40.0 X 583224 138678 154779 MICHAEL MURPHY 40.0 X 582053 0 129066 STEPHEN WALKOM 40.0 X 413469 0 61132 11423641 7153524 1210739 86 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X X true true X X X X X false true false GARY B BETTMAN 3949795 2140378 0 0 497408 1214522 155782 0 25868 0 4628853 3354900 0 0 WILLIAM DALY 1442696 362119 750000 0 23161 147940 105501 0 25014 0 2346372 510059 0 0 CRAIG C HARNETT 603038 248316 400000 0 25486 69860 165261 0 32123 0 1225908 318176 0 0 COLIN CAMPBELL 981488 326530 500000 0 9627 106845 114966 0 11287 0 1617368 433375 0 0 JOHN COLLINS 0 902169 0 1250000 0 96290 0 41845 0 25151 0 2315455 0 0 DAVID ZIMMERMAN 416196 106006 240000 0 6000 43871 138412 0 24552 0 825160 149877 0 0 JOSEPH DE SOUSA 387224 97496 190000 0 6000 41182 146645 0 8134 0 738003 138678 0 0 MICHAEL MURPHY 428528 0 150000 0 3525 0 110828 0 18238 0 711119 0 0 0 STEPHEN WALKOM 411405 0 0 0 2064 0 61132 0 0 0 474601 0 0 0 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Part 1 - Line 1a First Class/Charter Travel The Commissioner travels predominantly via a chartered plane. The other officers & key employees travel via a chartered plane occasionally. Travel via First Class is limited per the policy of the organization. These costs incurred are for business purposes and are not treated as a taxable benefit. Per the Commissioner's contract, he is permitted to use a charter plane for certain personal use, which is treated and included as a taxable benefit. Part 1, Line C Part 1 - Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plans The following individuals received a contribution in the amount indicated to their respective SERP plans: Gary B. Bettman, Commissioner - $900,000 William Daly, Deputy Commissioner & Secretary - $144,000 Craig C. Harnett, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer - $68,000 Colin Campbell, Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations - $104,000 John Collins, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer - $72,000 David Zimmerman, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer - $42,000 Joseph De Sousa, Executive Vice President, Finance - $38,400 Gary Bettman X 5000000 1071428 false true true 1071428 Bill Daly President 0 Direct Charges false Craig C Harnett CFO 0 Direct Charges false Supplemental Information Part VI, Lines 6, 7a, & 7b The organization has 30 members, who elect the members of the governing body, approve significant decisions and pay a share of the organization's dues or share in the organization's net assets upon dissolution. Part VI, Line 11b Financial team prepares and reviews the amounts reported, senior management reviews the Form 990 to ensure all questions are answered properly and our tax consultants (Ernst & Young) review to ensure the Form 990 is properly completed. Part VI, Line 12c On an annual basis, employees submit a signed document indicating they are in compliance with the policies of the organization. All the employees of the NHL and related entities must comply with the Compliance Plan/Policy. Each employee is required to affirmatively confirm each year by signing a representation that they are in full compliance. In addition with requiring each employ to comply with Federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations, it also addresses policies, among others, that deal with conflicts of interest, confidentially and insider trading, dealing with member clubs (membership), business partners, accurate and complete records, antitrust laws, as well as matters dealing with conduct (e.g., gambling and other social matters). The policy include an up to date listing of all the entities, including business partners, that to help monitor conflict of interest guidelines. To police the policy, compliance officers are appointed to deal with matters either, uncovered, brought forth by individuals directly or by way of third party complains, which, in all cases, are investigated and dealt with immediately and, if necessary, reported to Human Resources for further action. Outside expert counsel are used for advice. Each year all employees are required to attend a formal training sessions. Each Compliance Officer is also required to attend an annual formal training session on how to deal with cases. All employees are expected to adhere to the policy. If a Compliance Officer concludes, after appropriate investigation, that the policy has been violated-whether by unlawful actions, condoning or failing to report information as to criminal actions by others, retribution against those who report suspected wrongdoing, or otherwise - he is authorized to recommend appropriate discipline, including discharge. Part VI, Line 15a The governing body reviews and approves compensation and the written employment contract of the Commissioner put forward as recommendation by the compensation committee in consultation with an independent consultant and after taking into consideration comparable industry data. Part VI, line 15b The Commissioner and senior management reviews and approves the compensation of other officers. Part VI, Line 19 The National Hockey League's governing documents, financial statements, and conflict of interest policies are made available to the public upon request. Part VII, Line 1a Hours Devoted to Related Organizations Gary B. Bettman, Commissioner (NHL Enterprises, LP) - 17 hours a week William Daly, Deputy Commissioner (NHL Enterprises, LP) - 9 hours a week Craig C Harnett, Chief Financial Officer (NHL Enterprises, LP) - 14 hours a week Colin Campbell, SEVP of Hockey Operations (NHL Enterprises, LP) - 10 hours a week John Collins - Chief Operating Officer (NHL Enterprises, LP) - 32 hours a week David Zimmerman, Executive Vice President, CLO (NHL Enterprises, LP) - 8 hours a week Joseph De Sousa, Executive Vice President (NHL Enterprises, LP) - 8 hours a week Part XI, Line 5 Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances Intercompany Transfers: $10,442,243 Unrealized Gains: $4,317,820 Total: $14,760,063 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE FOUNDATION 1185 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036 133498589 Char Support NY 501(c)(3) PF NHL NHL Foundation 1800 McGill College Ave 2600 Montreal Quebec CA H3A 3J6 Char Support CA NHL NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PENSION SOCIETY 1800 McGill College Ave 2600 Montreal Quebec CA H3A 3J6 Pension Plan CA NA NHL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND 1800 MCGILL COLLEGE AVE 2600 MONTREAL QUEBEC CA H3A 3J6 Finance Asst CA NA NHL ENTERPRISES LP 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK NY 10036 133899389 Licensing DE NA N/A 0 0 false false NHL Enterprises Canada LP 75 INTERNATIONAL BLVD SUITE 301 REXDALE TO CA M9W 6LP Licensing CA NA N/A 0 0 false false NHL NETWORK US LP 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS New York NY 10036 364620750 Bus. 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