About the Position

The Brian Fishman Communications Coordinator is named in honor of the late Brian Fishman,  who served as the manager of communications and marketing for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and passed away tragically at the age of 28.

The full-time position is housed at USA Hockey's National Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

History of the Position

Brian Fishman served as the manager of communications and marketing at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program and passed away tragically on Jan. 7, 1999, at the age of 28.

Later in 1999, Brian's family and USA Hockey established the Brian Fishman Internship to preserve his memory. The Brian Fishman Internship was started as a one-year program for a recent college graduate interested in a career in athletic communications. The program evolved to a two-year position in 2012 and was re-named the Brian Fishman Fellowship in 2021.

The effort to preserve Brian's legacy took another step forward in 2024 with the modification to a full-time position as the Brian Fishman Communications Coordinator, is housed at USA Hockey's National Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.