Girls & Women
Girls and Women's Hockey
USA Hockey has nurtured the growth of female hockey since the 1970s, and today, girls hockey is among the fastest-growing youth sports in the United States. In the 2018-19 season, more girls and women participated in ice hockey than ever before with nearly 83,000 lacing up the skates. Over the past 10 years, girls and women's hockey participation has grown by 34%.
Virtual Leadership Conference
USA Hockey is hosting a virtual leadership conference entitled Game On: Empowering Women in Hockey Together on Friday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 26. Building off the inaugural event that took place in Anaheim, Calif., in February 2020, the 2021 conference is intended for current and future leaders in youth hockey and will provide attendees an introspective look at how leadership can develop positive team dynamics and skills to apply at the grassroots level.
Time for the conference on both days is from 3:00-6:30 p.m. ET. To register for the 2021 event, click here. Please note, registration is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Girls and Women's Hockey News
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Moore joined the league as vice president, hockey operations in February
Final day of summit included panel discussions and breakout sessions
Seven influential speakers, more than 220 attendees, and one goal to grow the game
Changes follow Chipotle-USA Hockey National Championships dates
USA Hockey to Stage Virtual Leadership Summit Feb. 19 and Feb. 26
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Isobel Cup Semifinals (Feb. 4) and Final (Feb. 5) will be broadcast live on NBCSN
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Girls Hockey Contacts
| Name | District | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Gould | Girls/Women's Section Director | 908-528-6903 | don.gould@cdjcon.com |
| Kristen Wright | Staff Liaison | 719-538-1518 | kristenw@usahockey.org |
| Pete Rothman | Atlantic | 610-721-4378 | pete@rothmancpa.com |
| Andy Bradford | Central | 920-676-8812 | abradford@depere.k12.wi.us |
| Mark Lissner | Massachusetts | 781-910-9311 | mlissner@mahockey.org |
| Jean Laxton | Michigan | 616-560-4419 | 2skaters1@msn.com |
| Ladd Wagner | Mid-American | 717-860-5881 | lwagner@midamhockey.com |
| Doug Foster | Minnesota | 612-281-5732 | dougfoster@mwpsales.com |
| Bill Leidt | New England | 860-575-9105 | bill.leidt@gmail.com |
| Joe Eppolito | New York District | 315-783-1958 | joe.eppolito@nysaha.com |
| Bob Gillen | Northern Plains | 701-740-5649 | bgillen33@gmail.com |
| Kathy McGarrigle | Pacific | 714-342-7347 | kathymc.pacificgw@gmail.com |
| Geoff Pashkowski | Rocky Mountain | 602-376-6722 | pashkowskig@gmail.com |
| Jane Solverson | Southeastern | 407-252-8818 | jsolverson@aol.com |
| Julie Chu | Athlete Director | ||
| Kendall Coyne Schofield | Athlete Director | ||
| Meghan Duggan | Athlete Director |
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Youth Hockey News
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- By Tom Robinson 04/13/2021, 2:15pm MDT
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- By Heather Rule 04/01/2021, 9:15am MDT
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- By Heather Rule 03/23/2021, 5:45pm MDT
Game On: Empowering Women in Hockey Together Concludes
- By USA Hockey 02/26/2021, 6:30pm MST
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- By Tom Robinson 02/25/2021, 8:30am MST