Steven Gluckstern (May 1, 1951 – May 29, 2022) was an American entrepreneur. He was the first chairman of the Democracy Alliance.[1][2][3][4] He also previously was the owner of the original Winnipeg Jets and Phoenix Coyotes NHL franchises; he would sell this stake in the team in 1997, a year after moving the team to Phoenix, to lead a group that would buy the New York Islanders; following a tumultuous tenure, the group would sell the team to Charles Wang in 2000.[5]

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  1. ^ Sandomir, Richard (June 21, 2022). "Steven Gluckstern, Who Pushed for Mortgage Relief, Dies at 71" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ "Entrepreneur and hemp exec Steven Gluckstern passes away at 71". June 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Writer, Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary (June 22, 2022). "Steven Gluckstern (1951-2022): Maverick who founded Centre Re". www.royalgazette.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Steven Mark Gluckstern". Telluride Daily Planet.
  5. ^ Beardsley, Chase (February 20, 2024). "Coyotes Ownership History: A Less-Than Stellar Tale - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More". The Hockey Writers.