President / CEO

Paul Skjodt is the inaugural owner of the Indiana Ice, but is no stranger to hockey in the Central Indiana area.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Skjodt traveled to Indianapolis to play professional hockey with the Indianapolis Checkers of the IHL in 1986. After the season, he retired from pro hockey to pursue various business interests.

As for hockey, Skjodt remained visible following his retirement as he had been a volunteer coach in Indianapolis for ten seasons. He and his brother, Charlie were the founding members behind a local AAA youth hockey program called the Checkers, now the Indiana Jr. Ice. In 2004, Skjodt’s Under 14 Team and the Under 12 Team went to the Nationals at the AAA level for the first time in Indiana youth hockey history.

He and his wife, Cindy, have three children and are involved in over 20 local charity organizations in Central Indiana and are active members on numerous philanthropic boards.

Email: pskjodt@indianaice.com