2016 was a big year for Bill Foley.
Bringing the first-ever major league professional sports franchise to the city of Las Vegas, Foley's accomplishments the past 12 months were historic not only for his new hometown, but also for the NHL as a league.
Foley was recently chosen by NHL.com as one of hockey's most influential figures for the calendar year 2016.
Foley Named One Of 2016's Top Hockey Personalities
Foley was joined on NHL.com's list by such figures as Wayne Gretzky, PK Subban and Brent Burns
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