USA Hockey is proud to be celebrating 75 years of Miracles on Ice 
   

Opportunity
Opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged players
The USA Hockey Foundation is dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone to participate in hockey, regardless of physical or financial limitations. Programs such as "Hockey is for Everyone" which supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds and "USA Warriors Ice Hockey" that helps disabled players become involved in the sport, receive funding from The USA Hockey Foundation. By supporting the Foundation, donors are allowing thousands of players to experience the game who might not otherwise have the opportunity.    

Player Development  

From the grassroots to the elite level
The USA Hockey Foundation supports player development from the entry level all the way up to our elite athletes. The American Development Model (ADM) is a revolutionary blueprint for developing American hockey players by allowing more kids to play, love and excel in the game. Donors of the Foundation ensure development programs continue.     

Safety
Safety for all players is of utmost importance
USA Hockey’s top priority is to provide a safe sport environment for all participants. Research on concussions and safety, as well as providing educational materials and resources that can help prevent injuries are all initiatives funded by The USA Hockey Foundation. Supporters of The USA Hockey Foundation help keep America’s hockey players safe.  

The USA men's ice hockey victory over the heavily-favored Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympic Winter Games will forever be known as the "Miracle on Ice." While that victory is certainly the most famous moment in American hockey, it is far from the only miracle to take place on the ice.    

Remember the first time you played hockey? Or the feeling you get every time you put on your skates? How about the look on the face of a youngster who has fallen in love with the sport? The USA Hockey Foundation wants more people to experience these joys by expanding opportunities to participate in our great game.   

Miracles Happen in Hockey Every Day      

A Miracle occurs...     

• Each time a child is introduced to the game and experiences its thrills.     
• When a disabled athlete has the opportunity to play a sport they never thought possible.     
• When a young girl scores her first goal.     
• When a disadvantaged youth is given a stick and skates for the first time.     
• When a mother or father passes their love of the game to their son or daughter.     
• When kids come together to play on a local pond.     
• When an elite athlete has the honor to wear the USA sweater and take on the world's best in international competition.     

We all love the game of hockey for its intensity, competition and excitement. We also love the feelings of belonging, pride and sense of community that it provides. You can share this passion by providing new opportunities that will inspire the next generation of players to develop their skills, work together and live their dreams.

You Can Bring Miracles to Life
     

 Make a gift     

Your gift will sponsor a Miracle by funding one of the following six initiatives:     

Participation/Growth of the Game      

USA Hockey's youth programs provide a grassroots foundation for the growth and development of hockey with programs aimed at increased participation, improved skills and a responsible environment for the conduct of youth hockey. Making the game more affordable, getting more kids of both genders to try the game, and getting those who try it to continue playing are crucial to our success.     

International & Player Development      

USA Hockey's Player Development Programs select and train the most competitive men's and women's ice hockey teams to represent the United States at the Olympic, National, National Junior and Select levels of international competition. Your support will enable Team USA to be even more successful as we strive to win medals, especially gold, in these competitions.     

Opportunity: Disabled & Disadvantaged Athletes      

Everyone should have an opportunity to play hockey, regardless of physical or financial limitations. The USA Hockey Foundation supports all four disciplines of disabled hockey, including standing amputee hockey, sled hockey, deaf and hard of hearing hockey and special hockey. The Foundation also supports the NHL/USA Hockey Diversity Task Force, a nonprofit program designed to introduce children of diverse ethnic backgrounds to the game of hockey.     

Education      

USA Hockey provides education for coaches, officials, parents, and athletes. Structured national education programs for coaches and officials insure excellence and consistency throughout amateur hockey for these important positions. Your gift can help USA Hockey provide these programs locally across the country as well as online through a virtual resource center.     

Safety      

USA Hockey and the Foundation support safety and protective equipment research and education to make the game as safe as possible for all participants. Specific initiatives include the "Heads Up" education program, concussion prevention education, CPR training at Summer Festival Camps, and the installation of defibrillators (AEDs) in rinks across the country.     

Commemoration      

The USA Hockey Foundation oversees several programs, awards and funds that are commemorative in nature. These include the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, the Lester Patrick Award, the Dave Peterson Memorial Fund and Coaches Symposium, and the Brian Fishman Intern and Memorial Fund. These programs honor the best and brightest in the hockey community.     

To learn more about The USA Hockey Foundation, please contact:  
   

To Learn More About The USA Hockey Foundation, Please Contact:
   

Pat Kelleher
Assistant Executive Director, Foundation
The USA Hockey Foundation
1775 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

719-538-1114 (phone)
719-538-7838 (fax)