2026 People Of Power & Influence In Hockey: No. 36 – Rick Westhead

The Hockey News

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

TSN senior correspondent Rick Westhead is No. 36 on the 100 People of Power & Influence list in The Hockey News' 2026 Money & Power Issue.

The 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey are featured in The Hockey News' 2026 Money & Power issue, available at THN.com/free.

At No. 36 is TSN senior correspondent Rick Westhead.

Westhead's investigative reporting continues to shine light into the dark corners of hockey culture. His new book, We Breed Lions, is a deep dive into Canada's hockey culture.

Rick Westhead explores the dark side of hockey in Canada with his newest book, "We Breed Lions." He shares stories of wrongdoings at all levels of the sport, including youth hockey.

thehockeynews.comRick Westhead Spotlights Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture: 'I Need People Who Are In This Game To Read This Book'Rick Westhead explores the dark side of hockey in Canada with his newest book, "We Breed Lions." He shares stories of wrongdoings at all levels of the sport, including youth hockey.

Each person on the list this year is ranked in 14 categories of job classification, from owners to players to agents, along with many more powerbrokers identified within various silos of expertise. That's all available to find in The Hockey News' 2026 Money & Power hockey business annual.

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