Powers was an American business executive who served as president and general manager of the Boston Garden.
[2] After spending months lobbying Boston Garden treasurer George Clare for a job, Powers was hired as an accounting clerk in January 1929.
On September 16, 1964, Powers was chosen to succeed the late Brown as president and general manager of the Boston Garden.
[3] Powers was also vice president and treasurer of the Boston Bruins and vice president of the Bruins' American Hockey League affiliate, the Boston Braves.
[1] Powers was a trustee of Bentley School of Accounting and Finance and Fisher College.