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Owner

On September 3, 1999, the Hockey world was a buzz. It was announced that Mario Lemieux's ownership group officially took over the Penguins on the eve of training camp opening. Lemieux rolled much of the $26 million-plus owed him in deferred payments into an equity stake and acquired nearly a dozen investors to buy the team he once played for. He saved the Team from bankruptcy.

Mario looking on from the owners box

Mario alongside Sidney Crosby at the 2005 NHL Draft as owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins

Mario wins his first Stanley Cup as owner on June 12, 2009 as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings in seven games

Team owner Mario Lemieux was among the leaders of the Stanley Cup Championship parade in a white convertible on June 15, 2009 in Pittsburgh

"Finally, after 17 years, the Stanley Cup is back where it belongs, right here in the city of Pittsburgh," Lemieux said to a roaring crowd gathered at the end of the parade in downtown Pittsburgh.

"This has truly been an unbelievable year from the start. We get to enjoy a great summer and a championship."

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on September 10, 2009 and celebrated the Stanley Cup champions for their performance on and off the ice.

Crosby, Conn Smythe Trophy winner Evgeni Malkin, rookie head coach Dan Bylsma, majority owner Mario Lemieux and the rest of the Penguins players and coaching staff were given the presidential treatment with a tour of the White House, a private meeting and a photo opportunity with Obama.

The president thanked the players for letting the fans enjoy the trophy during an extended road trip.

Mario Lemieux won his second Stanley Cup as an owner on June 12, 2016