The Boston Bruins are one of the most consistent names in the National Hockey League over the years with regular appearances in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Massachusetts-based franchise was founded in 1924 and is one of the NHL’s original six teams.
The Bruins are also ranked as one of the most successful National Hockey League teams with six Stanley Cup championships.
Who owns the Boston Bruins?
The Boston Bruins is owned by Jeremy Jacobs, who acquired the franchise in 1975 for $10 million.
Boston Bruins ownership structure: majority and minority owners
Jeremy Jacobs
Jeremy Maurice Jacobs Sr is the principal owner of the Boston Bruins NHL franchise. The team's operations and management are handled through the holding company, Delaware North. He is the majority owner of the Boston Bruins and part of the Jacobs family.
According to figures from Forbes, Jeremy Jacobs has a net worth of $5.43 billion. He is a key figure in the affairs of the Delaware North company, which owns sports venues, hotels, casinos, and restaurants worldwide.
Boston Bruins Ownership History
Charles Adams
The Boston Bruins was founded in 1924 and was the first U.S.-based NHL franchise in history. Charles Adams was awarded the Boston Bruins franchise on November 1, 1924, for $15,000. He led the team to its first Stanley Cup championship in 1929.
Weston Adams
Weston Adams was the second majority owner of the Boston Bruins NHL franchise following the transfer of the team's stocks by his father in 1936. He owned the team alongside other minority owners Art Ross and Ralph Burkard.
During Weston Adams' tenure as majority owner, the Boston Bruins won up to four Stanley Cup championships.
Jeremy Jacobs
Jeremy Jacobs acquired the Boston Bruins NHL franchise from the Adams family in 1975 to become the new principal and majority owner of the team.