[1][2] Notable players signed by Wright during his time with the Millers include, Taffy Abel, Stewart Adams, Ching Johnson, and Tiny Thompson.

[2] Wright later became acting president of the AHA, and on September 23, 1942, he announced that the league was suspending operations, due to World War II.

[1][5] The Millers went on hiatus until the AHA resumed play as the United States Hockey League (USHL) in the 1945–46 season.

[3] Wright made the Minneapolis Arena the home rink for the Ice Follies, and also booked various figure skating acts to perform.

[8] He estimated that events at the arena drew 80,000 visitors annually, which was also used in the summer for roller skating and dance nights.