NHL'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPT. MOVES BRING FRANK BROWN ON BOARD

          The NHL announced a restructuring and expansion of
     their PR and communications functions, and created a new
     management position.  Frank Brown, a N.Y. Daily news
     reporter/columnist since '80, has joined the league in its
     new position as VP/Media Relations, effective April 13.  He
     will be responsible for the NHL's day-to-day communications
     and serves as a league spokesperson on game-related matters. 
     NHL VP/PR Arthur Pincus will oversee league communications
     with int'l media, and serve as a main contact for national
     sports publications and electronic media outlets.  Gary
     Meagher, Managing Dir of PR, will continue to be responsible
     for media relations in Canada and will act as the primary
     liaison with the PR operations for each NHL club.  The
     league's media relations, PR, corporate communications and
     creative service functions will be consolidated into a
     single integrated communications department, under the
     direction of VP/Communications Bernadette Mansur (NHL).