Scott O’Neil is resigning as president of Madison Square Garden Sports, owner of the Connecticut Whale among other sports teams, The Associated Press reports.
The announcement, first reported by the New York Daily News, was made Wednesday. Neither MSG nor O’Neil provided a reason for his departure.
O’Neil has held the position since 2008. He worked at the NBA before moving to MSG.
‘‘My time at The World’s Most Famous Arena has been nothing short of incredible and I am proud of our results,’’ O’Neil said in a statement. ‘‘I am thankful and extremely proud of what we accomplished at MSG Sports. There is nothing more rewarding than the opportunity to help build a world-class staff and seeing them perform beyond our loftiest expectations — people I consider not only the most talented in the business, but also true friends.”
MSG Sports manages the NBA’s Knicks, the NHL’s Rangers, the Liberty of the WNBA, and the Connecticut Whale of the AHL.
‘‘We are grateful for Scott’s years of service and his many contributions to the company, and wish him the very best of luck as he moves forward,’’ a statement from The Madison Square Garden Company said.
