CHAPPLE OUT AS PRESIDENT & CEO OF CANUCKS/GRIZZLIES PARENT

          John Chapple resigned Wednesday as President & CEO of
     Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment, parent of the Canucks and
     Grizzlies, according to Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver
     PROVINCE.  Gallagher reports that "it is believed" that
     Chapple and Orca Bay Deputy Chair Stan McCammon "have been
     at loggerheads over some issues for much of" Chapple's two
     years in Vancouver.  Sources told Gallagher that during
     Chapple's leave of absence after the season, "some of
     Chapple's people were ousted, or at least had their
     positions weakened."  Chapple will be transferred to Orca
     Bay Capital in Seattle.  Gallagher writes that "most
     perceive this latest move" will "strengthen" Canucks
     President & GM Pat Quinn's "hand, given McCammon seems to be
     a backer" (Vancouver PROVINCE, 5/29).