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John Vanbiesbrouck - Assistant Executive Director, Hockey Operations

John Vanbiesbrouck

John Vanbiesbrouck

Assistant Executive Director, Hockey Operations

John Vanbiesbrouck was named assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey in June 2018, and oversees all of USA Hockey’s international efforts, including its men’s, women’s and sled programs, as well as the National Team Development Program.

Vanbiesbrouck, who plays a significant role in maintaining and enhancing USA Hockey’s relationships with key constituent groups, including the U.S. Olympic Committee and NHL, began his volunteer work in 2008 as an athlete director on USA Hockey’s board of directors and was elected vice president and chair of the Junior Council in 2012.

Previously, Vanbiesbrouck served as the general manager of the Muskegon Lumberjacks, leading the club to a regular-season record of 162-115-6, the Eastern Conference title in 2015, and three trips to the Clark Cup Playoffs, including an appearance in the Clark Cup Final (2015).

Vanbiesbrouck had a remarkable NHL playing career that spanned parts of 20 seasons and included stops with the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils. The five-time NHL All-Star won 374 games, the most by any American netminder in NHL history. He earned the Vezina Trophy as the top goaltender in the NHL in 1986 as a member of the New York Rangers and 10 years later helped the Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 and Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2015, Vanbiesbrouck has represented the United States on the international stage as a player on nine occasions, including the Olympic Winter Games in 1998; two Canada Cups (1987, 1991), four men’s world championships (1985, 1987, 1989, 1991) and two world junior championships (1982, 1983).