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troutman · 04-18-2011, 08:52 AM

Goldwater chief proves worthy adversary
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle1987773/

Darcy Olsen, the 39-year-old CEO of the Goldwater Institute, sees the Coyotes disaster in simple terms: If a legitimate hockey market existed in the Phoenix area, the Coyotes would work as a business.

“A lot of people would love to see the Coyotes stay but any buyer needs to buy the team with his own funds.”

Both Glendale and the NHL made the mistake of underestimating Olsen, who acts with the effectiveness of a lawyer without having a law degree. She earned a science degree from Georgetown and a master’s in international education from New York University before joining the Goldwater Institute 10 years ago.

Those familiar with the negotiations say Hulsizer feels blindsided by Goldwater’s intervention, and frustrated because Glendale officials long assured him the institute was not a serious threat to the deal.

04-18-2011, 08:52 AM	#1104
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Goldwater chief proves worthy adversary http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle1987773/ Darcy Olsen, the 39-year-old CEO of the Goldwater Institute, sees the Coyotes disaster in simple terms: If a legitimate hockey market existed in the Phoenix area, the Coyotes would work as a business. “A lot of people would love to see the Coyotes stay but any buyer needs to buy the team with his own funds.” Both Glendale and the NHL made the mistake of underestimating Olsen, who acts with the effectiveness of a lawyer without having a law degree. She earned a science degree from Georgetown and a master’s in international education from New York University before joining the Goldwater Institute 10 years ago. Those familiar with the negotiations say Hulsizer feels blindsided by Goldwater’s intervention, and frustrated because Glendale officials long assured him the institute was not a serious threat to the deal.