# Dick Patrick

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Canadian-born sports executive (born 1946)

Richard Patrick Born 1946 (age 79–80) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Education Dartmouth College Occupation President Years active 1982–present Employer Washington Capitals Organization National Hockey League

**Richard Patrick** (born 1946) is a Canadian-born sports executive and is the part-owner, president and alternate governor of the [Washington Capitals](/source/Washington_Capitals) of the [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League) (NHL).[1] He is the son of [Muzz Patrick](/source/Muzz_Patrick), the grandson of [Lester Patrick](/source/Lester_Patrick), the grandnephew of [Frank Patrick](/source/Frank_Patrick_(ice_hockey)), and the cousin of both [Craig Patrick](/source/Craig_Patrick) and [Glenn Patrick](/source/Glenn_Patrick).

Patrick graduated from [Kent School](/source/Kent_School) in 1964 where he captained the hockey team and rowed on the varsity crew. He then attended and graduated from [Dartmouth College](/source/Dartmouth_College) in 1968.

For his contributions to ice hockey in the United States, Patrick was awarded the [Lester Patrick Trophy](/source/Lester_Patrick_Trophy), named for his grandfather, in 2012.[2]

Patrick is the father-in-law of [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)) general manager [Chris Young](/source/Chris_Young_(pitcher)), who is married to his daughter Elizabeth.[3] Patrick is also the father of Capitals general manager [Chris Patrick](/source/Chris_Patrick_(ice_hockey)), who was named to the role in 2024.[4]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Washington Capitals – Team – Washington Capitals – Team"](https://www.nhl.com/capitals/team/management). nhl.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-WaPo_2-0)** Svrluga, Barry (February 10, 2019). ["For hockey's royal family, Dick Patrick getting his name on Stanley Cup is final coronation"](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/capitals/for-hockeys-royal-family-dick-patrick-getting-his-name-on-stanley-cup-is-final-coronation/2019/02/10/b50dd630-249f-11e9-ad53-824486280311_story.html). [The Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post). Retrieved July 8, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Player Profile: Chris Young 32"](http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player_career.jsp?player_id=432934). *[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)*. 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Gulitti, Tom (July 8, 2024). ["Patrick named Capitals general manager, MacLellan remains president of hockey operations"](https://www.nhl.com/news/chris-patrick-named-washington-gm-brian-maclellan-remains-president). *NHL.com*. Retrieved July 8, 2024.

## External links

- [Dick Patrick's staff profile at Eliteprospects.com](https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/328404/dick-patrick)

- [Profile of Dick Patrick on Dartmouth College's athletics website.](http://www.dartmouthsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11600&ATCLID=205713073)

v t e Team presidents of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division Atlantic Division Doug Warf (Carolina Hurricanes) Michael Priest (Columbus Blue Jackets) Jake Reynolds (New Jersey Devils) Lou Lamoriello (New York Islanders) Chris Drury (New York Rangers) Keith Jones (Philadelphia Flyers) Kevin Acklin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Dick Patrick (Washington Capitals) Cam Neely (Boston Bruins) Terry Pegula (Buffalo Sabres) Christopher Ilitch (Detroit Red Wings) Matthew Caldwell (Florida Panthers) Geoff Molson (Montreal Canadiens) Steve Staios (Ottawa Senators) Steve Griggs (Tampa Bay Lightning) Vacant (Toronto Maple Leafs) Western Conference Central Division Pacific Division Jaime Faulkner (Chicago Blackhawks) Josh Kroenke (Colorado Avalanche) Brad Alberts (Dallas Stars) Matt Majka (Minnesota Wild) Michelle Kennedy (Nashville Predators) Chris Zimmerman (St. Louis Blues) Chris Armstrong (Utah Mammoth) John Olfert (Winnipeg Jets) Aaron Teats (Anaheim Ducks) John Bean (Calgary Flames) Stew MacDonald (Edmonton Oilers) Luc Robitaille (Los Angeles Kings) Jonathan Becher (San Jose Sharks) Ron Francis (Seattle Kraken) Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin (Vancouver Canucks) Kerry Bubolz (Vegas Golden Knights)

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