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Celebrate Veterans Day With Uplifting Stories

By Jim Smith, USA Hockey President, 11/11/15, 4:30AM MST

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Read a Special Letter to Veterans From Jim Smith, USA Hockey President

To Our Veterans,

On behalf of all of the players, coaches, officials, volunteers and staff at USA Hockey we salute our veterans across this great nation. All of you are true American heroes and we are so very thankful for all of the sacrifices you have made for us. You are the reason we are so proud to be Americans. Without brave and giving people like you this country would not be half as great. Happy Veterans Day! We hope you spend it in a great way and enjoy yourselves with your families.

We invite you to share in some of the stories of our military heroes and their connection to the sport of hockey.

Sincerely,

Jim Smith
President, USA Hockey

Pucks & Patriots Issue of USA Hockey Magazine

The November issue of USA Hockey Magazine serves as a tribute to military servicemen and women who share a passion for hockey.

Inside the special issue

  • Navy SEAL Battles Back From Devastating Injury To Face New Challenges Head On As A Member Of U.S. National Sled Team
  • Minnesota-Based Program Puts Military Families Front and Center as They Hold Down the Fort at Home
  • Sticks for Troops Program Sends Hockey Gear to Military Members Deployed Overseas
  • Troops & Cops for Kids Charity Hockey Game Raises $10,300
  • Plus Exclusive Digital Edition Content and More!

 

Read the Digital Edition


What They Said

“It's a great honor to serve your country again ... Obviously not in the same capacity. But when we got hurt. We were taken off the battlefield. Taken from our units. You're on your own, in a way, in your recovery. You're not in the team aspect anymore. Not with your brothers anymore. But to find sled hockey, and then to put that jersey on and represent your country again in a different way, is huge.”

Cpl. Luke McDermott (retired)

"The American heroes are wearing camo."

T.J. Oshie - 2014 U.S. Olympian

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