Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced that David Hopkinson – an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of diverse sports industry experience – has been named Executive Vice President MSG Sports, President Team Business Operations. In his role, Mr. Hopkinson will lead the commercial strategy for MSG Sports’ portfolio of assets, which includes: the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. Mr. Hopkinson will work closely with the MSG Sports executive management team to set the Company’s overall strategic vision, while driving innovation and optimizing corporate performance across the Company’s sports franchises. He will manage the business operations for the teams, directly overseeing core functions that include strategic planning, marketing, ticketing, and the in-game experience, as well as community and fan development. Mr. Hopkinson will report to Andrew Lustgarten, President and Chief Executive Officer of MSG Sports. Mr. Hopkinson succeeds Kristin Bernert, who made the decision earlier this year to leave her role as Executive Vice President of Sports Operations. Ms. Bernert agreed to stay with the Company until a successor was found and will remain over the coming months to assist with the transition.