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Top of the Morning, June 2, 2018

If you're an NHL team, you'd be wise to hire 2007 University of Illinois graduate NICK ZOMBOLAS.

His first hockey job — a nine-year run in the front office of the Chicago Blackhawks — allowed him to hoist the Stanley Cup three times (one of which is shown above).

Then he joined the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, who somehow reached the finals in their very first year.

"I've been extremely fortunate to now be a part of two amazing organizations," said Zombolas, now the director of suite sales in Vegas. "The national following for such an amazing run in the team's inaugural season is unlike anything I've ever experienced.