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2014/2015 OUR MISSION The USA Hockey Foundation is a charitable and educational nonprofit corporation that provides long-range financialsupport for USA Hockey and promotes the growth of hockey in the U.S. The Foundation’s primary goals are to enhance USA Hockey’s mission and activities; to provide funding for education and training of high-performance athletes; and to provide opportunities for greater participation throughout the country. Once again, donors to The USA Hockey Foundation can’t be thanked enough for the role they played in the success American hockey has had over the year.

Contributors continued to help grow and strengthen hockey at the grassroots level, highlighted by the It Starts With A Stick Campaign, an effort that ultimately resulted in providing 12,000 sticks to kids that had never played before as part of Try Hockey for Free Day during February’s Hockey Weekend Across America celebration. Ron DeGregorio President, 2014-15 Those that provided funds to The USA Hockey Foundation helped fuel the success U.S. teams enjoyed in international competition, including gold-medal performances at the IIHF Women’s World Championship, the U18 Women’s World Championship, the U18 Men’s World Championship and the IPC Sled World Championship. A bronze medal at the IIHF Men’s World Championship rounded out an impressive medal haul for U.S. teams during the 2014-15 season.

Inside this report you will learn about passionate donors who have helped players realize their dreams. You’ll also read about some of the 30-plus organizations that Jim Smith were direct recipients of the generosity of gifts to The USA Hockey Foundation. President, 2015-present

We’re pleased to report that donors to The Circle of Champions rose 23 percent this year and our Trustee program, which includes donors who commit to contributing at least $15,000 per year for three years, continues to rise as well.

Thanks to the supporters of The USA Hockey Foundation, American hockey at every level is stronger than it’s ever been.

Dave Ogrean Executive Director E USA HOCKEY FOU F TH NDA S O TIO ER N, RT AM O ER PP I U CA S N E H H O T C O K T E S Y

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• PAGE 1 • OVERVIEW

Since 1989, The USA Hockey Foundation has been the charitable arm of USA Hockey, Inc. The Foundation’s purpose is to enhance the mission of USA Hockey, Inc., by making grants to various organizations that share its values. Donations made to the Foundation help strengthen American hockey by providing support in six general areas:

PARTICIPATION SAFETY The American Development Model is an initiative that started The safety of all hockey players is paramount. The Foundation in 2009 with the aim to teach kids to play, love and excel makes grants to multiple entities focused on safety, including at the game. With its financial support, the Foundation the Mayo Clinic, which is currently conducting research on recognizes that the more children who learn to play through the effects of concussions in athletes and how to reduce the age-appropriate training, the more who will be involved in the number of occurrences. sport for a lifetime.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY As the United States strives to be the best internationally, the The Foundation has long been a supporter of programs that USA Hockey Foundation is committed to providing financial provide access for disabled and disadvantaged athletes to assistance for world-class training programs. the game of hockey.

The Foundation makes grants to numerous Hockey is For EDUCATION Everyone (HIFE) programs. HIFE is an NHL/USA Hockey Athletes, coaches, officials and parents all receive program that supports organizations that bring the sport to educational resources and training through USA Hockey. The participants of all backgrounds, including various inner-city Foundation supports the cause of creating excellence through youth. consistency, which is the aim of USA Hockey’s educational programs. The Foundation also supports various disabled groups to help grow and strengthen disabled hockey from the grassroots to the elite levels. COMMEMORATION The U.S. and Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award are commemorative efforts supported by The USA Hockey Foundation PARTICIPATION

OPPORTUNITY COMMEMORATION

SAFETY EDUCATION

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

• PAGE 2 • GRANTS

2014-15 GRANT RECIPIENTS

AHAI Diversity Program (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Alaska State Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3,767.00 Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (Block Grant) 12,742.50 American Collegiate Hockey Association (Grant) 25,000.00 American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (Grant) 40,000.00 Nevada Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 585.00 Arizona Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1,954.50 New England District Hockey (Block Grant) 15,076.00 ASRA (Grant) 10,000.00 New York State Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 21,640.50 Atlanta Sparks Special Needs Hockey (GROW Special Hockey Grant) 2,000.00 Nonpariel Spark Special Hockey (GROW Special Hockey Grant) 1,000.00 Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 17,502.00 North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 2,167.00 Burlington Hockey & Skating Association (AspenTech Fund Grant) 2,625.00 ORCA Hockey & Skating Program (GROW Special Hockey Grant) 1,000.00 California Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 11,626.00 Oregon State Hockey Association (Block Grant) 623.00 Capital City Crew (HIFE Grant) 5,000.00 Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3,675.50 Carolina Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3,647.00 Phoenix Coyotes Sled Hockey Association (Grant) 10,000.00 Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, Inc. (Grant) 10,000.00 Pittsburgh ICE (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Chelmsford Hockey Association (AspenTech Fund Grant) 1,450.00 Plymouth AC, LLC (Grant) 1,200,000.00 Cincinnati Icebreakers Sled Hockey (Grant) 10,000.00 Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey (Block Grant) 9,149.00 Clark Park Coalition (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Redwood City Black Stars (GROW Special Hockey Grant – All Ice Stars) 2,000.00 (Block Grant) Colorado Amateur Hockey Association 6,200.50 S.C.O.R.E. Boston (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Columbus Club (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 San Diego Chill (GROW Special Hockey Grant) 2,000.00 Defending the Blue Line (Grant) 15,000.00 Seattle Adaptive Sports (Grant) 10,000.00 Dino Mights (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Sioux City Musketeers (International Fund Grant) 25,000.00 Dominik Hasek Youth Hockey League, Inc. (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Sled Hockey America (Women’s Sledge Hockey Grant) 35,000.00 Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1,116.50 Evanston Youth Hockey Association (HIFE Grant) 5,000.00 Southern Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3,339.00 Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Program (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Southern Oregon Special Hockey (GROW Special Hockey Grant) 2,000.00 Greater Lowell Hockey (AspenTech Fund Grant) 325.00 Statewide Amateur Hockey of Florida, Inc. (Block Grant) 5,676.00 Hartford PAL Hockey (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Texas Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 6,261.50 Ice Hockey in Harlem (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 The Broadmoor World Arena (Disabled Grant – Ice Time) 960.00 Idaho Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1,572.00 Total Hockey, Inc. (GROW Special Hockey Grant) 9,000.00 Interactive-e-Coaching, LLC (Disabled Grant – Video) 15,000.00 Town of Amherst Recreation (Disabled Grant – Ice Time) 25,000.00 Kettler Capitals Iceplex (Disabled Grant – Ice Time) 13,000.00 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum (Grant) 30,000.00 Land of Enchantment Hockey Association (Block Grant) 592.00 USA Hockey, Inc. (IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship Event Grant) 90,000.00 Las Vegas Firefighters Youth Hockey (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 USA Hockey, Inc. (NHL Grant) 8,000,000.00 Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey (AspenTech Fund Grant) 894.00 USA Hockey, Inc. (Resource Library Grant) 1,028.75 Massachusetts Hockey (Block Grant) 20,125.50 USA Hockey, Inc. (Sled Hockey Grant) 10,000.00 Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center (SPEC Grant) 64,337.00 USA Hockey, Inc. (Strelow Goalie Mentor Grant) 71,363.74 Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center (SPEC Grant) 9,404.00 USA Hockey, Inc. (U18 Women’s World Championship Event Grant) 208,000.00 Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 24,032.50 Utah Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 2,139.50 Mid West Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 2,824.00 Virginia Express Hockey Club (Grant) 10,000.00 Mid-American Hockey Association (Block Grant) 16,288.50 Westchester Hockey Organization (HIFE Grant) 10,000.00 Hockey Association (Block Grant) 22,891.55 Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 7,387.00 Missouri Hockey, Inc. (Block Grant) 3,160.50 Woburn Youth Hockey Association, Inc. (AspenTech Fund Grant) 260.00 Mobility Sports (Disabled Grant) 41,198.30 Wyoming Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 850.50 Montana Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1,822.50 Total Grants Distributed $10,374,280.34

• PAGE 2 • • PAGE 3 • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

IT STARTS WITH A STICK Starting on Giving Tuesday (the first Tuesday of December) and going through the end of 2014, the It Starts With a Stick campaign raised money to send each participant of February’s Hockey Weekend Across America home with their own stick. During the month of December, 584 donors gave to the campaign, six of whom are current NHL players. All total, over $94,000 was raised so that 12,000 kids took home a stick.

One such kid was Katelyn Kivisto, a 4 year old from Deland, Minnesota. “Initially, she was hesitant to get on the ice to try hockey. But when she learned that she could take home her own stick, she decided she wanted to try hockey,” said Katelyn’s mom Carolyn, who also was an organizer for the Try Hockey For Free event.

Katelyn is the youngest of seven and was scared to get out on the ice with bigger kids. “The stick was a huge motivator for her and the other kids. The kids’ eyes lit up when we handed them a stick and they learned they could take them home,” said Carolyn.

The USA Hockey Foundation’s was to arm the future of American DONOR JEFFSPOTLIGHT WEBER hockey with the tools they need to be successful in the future. As an Buffalo, N.Y. organizer, Carolyn loved the program, saying “a stick to take home is a great way to promote the game. This gives kids the opportunity to try Jeff Weber, a former Division I hockey coach at Niagara University, jumped at the chance to make playing hockey at a young age to see if they like it. When they try it when a donation to the inaugural It Starts with a Stick they’re young, they fall in love with the game for a lifetime.” campaign.

“I like the idea of helping,” said Weber. “This was a way for me to help kids from all backgrounds.”

Not only did Weber donate enough money for eight children to take home their own stick during February’s Hockey Weekend Across America, but he did so in honor of his longtime friend, his assistant coach when he played at Colgate, Brian Durocher.

With his donation, Weber wanted to “honor a dedicated leader and great role model in coaching.” According to Weber, Durocher has devoted his life to the game of hockey. In addition to having been the assistant coach when Weber played at Colgate, he led the team while Weber assisted during the 1991-92 season. Now Durocher is the head coach for Boston University’s women’s hockey team.

“I learned a lot when he was my coach and when we worked together at Colgate,” said Weber of Durocher’s impact on his life.

• PAGE 4 • CAPITAL CITY CREW Every year, The USA Hockey Foundation provides funds to various Hockey Is For Everyone programs. These programs give children of all backgrounds the opportunity to play hockey.

Braxton Reese, a 13-year-old from North Carolina, is learning to achieve his full potential by playing with the Capital City Crew, a Hockey Is For Everyone program run through the Wake County Boys and Girls Club.

Braxton has been playing for four years and has learned a lot about leadership on the ice. “I help the coaches when they need help. I help run drills and next year I hope to be a junior coach and mentor to the younger players on the team,” said Braxton.

The Crew has directly benefited from generous donations to The USA DONOR SPOTLIGHT Hockey Foundation by receiving USA Hockey Foundation grants of $5,000 each of the last two years. “95% of our income comes from grants from The USA Hockey Foundation and the NHL. This grant is a source of “For every hour we have on the ice, we do 25 minutes of life skills, which existence for us. Without it, we would have to scale back the number of have helped me in the classroom. I get all As and Bs now,” said Braxton. kids in the program and the length of our season,” said John Scott, The Crew program director. Jessica, Braxton’s mom, says she’s seen Braxton grow in the four years he’s been involved in the program. “I’ve seen a difference in him. He takes In addition to ice time every Monday, the team meets off ice to learn skills charge. He is always there to help out when the younger kids need it,” said they can use both on and off the ice. “The grant money helps fund our life Jessica. skills curriculum which consists of things like appreciating differences, sportsmanship and goal setting. With these skills, the kids become leaders “This program has given Braxton an opportunity that we otherwise wouldn’t who look after each other,” Scott said. be able to provide for him and to experience a game that he loves.”

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SAN DIEGO CHILL For his bar mitzvah service project two years ago, 15-year-old Isaiah Granet’s parents asked him to look into his heart and to think of something that would make an impact to the community. Soon, the San Diego Chill was born.

The Chill is a Special Hockey team for developmentally challenged kids ages 7 to 13. If a child is able to physically skate, they are invited to join the program.

After the program had been established, but before it had officially become a nonprofit organization, Isaiah’s mom, Lisa, came home to him telling her he had applied for a USA Hockey Foundation grant.

“The day we heard back from the Foundation that we had been awarded the grant we also received word from the ice rink that they were going to start charging us for ice time,” said Lisa. “With the grant we then had enough money to participate in our first tournament where we were featured in a local newspaper. Because of that we received a number of outside donations. It was the generosity of The USA Hockey Foundation grant that kept us alive.”

The Chill practice every Saturday. Its 30 participants are coached by Isaiah and his friends. “Before the Chill, the players never considered that they could play a team sport. This allows them to socialize as well as see what it’s like to be on a team,” said Lisa. “It’s an incredible experience for everyone.”

DONOR SPOTLIGHT RAY JACQUES North Reading, Mass.

“Be happy, but don’t Ray Jacques learned on the ice how to be satisfied” is one of the overcome adversity, how to be mentally mantras Raymond Jacques strong when physically weak, and how learned while playing at University to create something out of nothing. “I of Maine and has used to become a started New England Schooner Invest- successful businessman and Certi- ment Advisors in the mid-90s with very fied Financial Planner. It’s a lesson he little money. I used everything I learned helps ensure continues to be taught in hockey to grow the business to on the ice by being a major contrib- where it is today,” Jacques said of the utor to The USA Hockey Foundation. lessons he’s applied to his business. By starting The USA Hockey Golf Classic, Every year for the last five years, he hopes to impact the lives of young the Jacques family hosts and under- players in the throughout America. writes the cost of The USA Hockey Foundation Golf Classic, played at “We feel good knowing that we’re help- the Salem Country Club north of Bos- ing and that we can trust the people in ton. Since its inception, it has raised this with us,” said Jacques of his fam- over $130,000 which has gone di- ily’s involvement with the Foundation. rectly to the Foundation to help con- “The game of hockey has had an amaz- tinue to grow and strengthen hockey ing impact on my life,” and it is his hope in the U.S., thanks to the Jacques’ that more hockey players will have a generosity. similar experience as he did.

• PAGE 6 • • PAGE 7 • DONOR SPOTLIGHT The National Hockey League provides a significant grant to the “Our partnership with USA Hockey is stronger than ever,” said USA Hockey Foundation on an annual basis aimed primarily Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League. at helping grow the game in the U.S. and also enhancing “USA Hockey’s focus on increasing participation in the sport, development. particularly at the grassroots level, is one we fully support.”

“Growing the game is a central, common theme for both With growth initiatives like Try Hockey for Free and advances USA Hockey and our proud partner in hockey, the National in development through USA Hockey’s revolutionary ,” said Dave Ogrean, executive director of Development Model, which provides age-appropriate training USA Hockey and The USA Hockey Foundation “The NHL’s for youth players, both the number and quality of players investment in USA Hockey is an investment in the future of continue to grow thanks in part of the generous assistance hockey in America.” provided by the NHL.

• PAGE 6 • • PAGE 7 • DONORS The USA Hockey Foundation thanks all of its donors, whose commitment allows the Foundation to provide necessary financial resources to many tremendous organizations each year. Whether a Trustee member, Circle of Champions donor or Annual Fund contributor, all of the Foundation’s supporters share a passion for American hockey.

CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS The Circle of Champions was created to recognize The USA Hockey Foundation’s most generous donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually. The following list recognizes gifts made between September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015.

Gold Medal Champions ($10,000+) World Champions ($5,000 – $9,999) National Champions ($2,500 – $4,999) Anonymous Donor* Brett Barakett Foundation CAA Sports John & Johanna Boynton* California Amateur Hockey Association Ryan Callahan El Pomar Foundation Spectacor Jim & Sarah Coady Foundation Daniel M. Dickinson Anne Falk George Gund III Trust Barry & Ruth Fishman Steven & Eileen Farbman HockeyTech John & Shari Fleming Cam Fowler Thomas Hughes, Jr. Flyers Charities Paul & Helen George Ray & Michelle Jacques Michael & Marian Ilitch/ Red Wings Foundation Brian Gionta K & K Insurance Group & Aon Foundation Donna & Dave Guariglia Peter & Danialle Karmanos Stanley & Karen Hubbard Jim & Erin Keller* W. James McNerney, Jr. Family Foundation Nick & Diane Lopardo Kings Care Foundation National Hockey League Players’ Association John McBride Merv & Laine Lapin* David & Elizabeth Poile Dave & Maryellen Ogrean Joey Logano Charitable Foundation Pat Rolfes Todd Richards Jack & Gretchen Norqual Tony & Marie Rossi Neil Sheehy Wes & Sue Olsen* Jerry Schwalbach Tej Singh, MD & Simran Singh Vance Opperman* Sam Tronnes Memorial Foundation Joe & Sue Tompkins Stu & Jill Siegel* Rob & Barbara Ann Wolford Total Hockey Thomas Silvia & Shannon Chandley* James van Riemsdyk Roger & Michele Sit* Vermont State Amateur Hockey Association Vinik Family Foundation Don Waddell

Champions ($1,000 – $2,499) Steve & Joanie Alley Ron & Susan DeGregorio John & Kelly Hartman Foundation American Hockey League Joe & Holly Doyle Hirtle Callaghan & Co. Amherst Youth Hockey Association Ted Drury Paul & Doreen Holmgren Atlantic Youth Hockey League Ray & Cathie Ferry Phil Housley Foundation Keith & Ann Bares Dave & Angie Fischer Stan & Jennifer Hubbard John & Maureen Beadle Mallary Flatley Jim & Abigail Johannson Art & Char Berglund Robert & Cynthia Fleming John & Margarita Johannson Mike & Claire Bertsch Chuck & Rhonda Fletcher Ken Johannson Charles Bidwill III Bob Frederic Philip Johnson, MD Bob & Rae Briggle Charles & Lynda Fuertsch Casey & Kelly Jorgensen Foundation Mark & Kristin Fusco Robert & Donna Kaufman Lyman Bullard Ron Gamer Pat & Allyson Kelleher Brian Burke Roger Godin Paul & Lee Kelly Dr. Charles Burke III & Kathleen Burke Douglas Goodwillie Dave & Nancy Klasnick Walter & Sis Bush Christopher & Jill Goodwin Kristopher Knauss Leonard & Ursula Ceglarski Tony & Linda Granato David Kruckenberg Steven Clausen Bill & Kara Guerin Jamie Langenbrunner Peter & Judy Copses Jon Gustafson Craig Leipold Tom & Lorraine Cowhey Ron & Hayley Hainsey Steve Levy David Crandell, MD & Wendy Gutterson Bill & Jan Hall Don Lory Kevin Davis Michael & Anne Hall Lane & Wendy MacDonald

• PAGE 8 • Bob & Laura Mancini Joan Mariconda Stan & Jenny Martin DONOR SPOTLIGHT Massachusetts Hockey Christine & John Mayer JAMES McNERNEY John McCormack Teamwork, excellence, sacrifice and reward. These are all Martin & Suzanne McDonough things that James McNerney learned on the ice as a hockey George & Leah McPhee player. They are also things he sees as applicable not only as a Mid-American District Hockey, Inc. teammate, but in the board room. Scott Monaghan & Becky Olsen Jack & Chris Morrison The CEO of the Boeing Company learned a thing or two about Haruko & David Mount teamwork and relying on others when he himself was out on the ice. Tom & Kellie Mulligan Creighton Murch & Janice Smith Having grown up in and Detroit, McNerney has a long history Bob & Ellis Naegele of playing the game. He went on to play for the Yale Bulldogs. After Bob Naegele, III graduating from Harvard Business School and climbing the corporate Lou & Francine Nanne ladder, he became a coach for his son when he moved to Minnesota to Frank & Allison Navarro be the CEO of 3M. Neural Planet John & Margrette Newhouse “Hockey can influence people’s lives,” said McNerney. “A lot of leadership New York Amateur Hockey Association values are learned by being part of the team. There is a one for all, all for one Chris Norqual culture in hockey, which is very applicable when you move on in life,” he said Don Norqual of the sport’s influence on its players. Lawrence & Helen O’Connor Michael & Tracy O’Connor “We all have choices with our give-back money. You see the development Robert & Alice O’Connor of American hockey and American players, and I want to be part of that. I Tom Osenton & Angela Hearld would ask anybody who has an association with hockey to strongly consider Justin Pagel contributing to The USA Hockey Foundation.” Tom Palamara Dick & Deborah Patrick Buzz & Carolyn Pierce Foundation Larry & Wendy Pleau Pulltab Productions David Quinn Mike Reilly, Sr. Mike Reilly, Jr. Greg & Marti Rosenbaum Dan & Mary Scattarella Ben & Julie Smith Jim Smith David & Lisa Stampfli Mark Stuart Michael J. Stuart, MD Dale & Meg Tallon Keith & Chantal Tkachuk Troy Youth Hockey Association James & Carol Trihy USA Hockey District Coaches-in-Chiefs John & Rosalinde Vanbiesbrouck Ken Waugh Chuck Webster Doug Weight Bob & Karen Weldon Kerri & Jim White, III Sue & Jim White, Jr. Murray Williamson Sean & Sara Wirtjes Stan Wong Woo Family Trust Bill & Julie Zito *Trustee donors who have committed to $15,000 annually over three years

• PAGE 9 • DONORS

REGISTRATION DONATIONS At the time of registration, each member of USA Hockey is asked if they would like to make a donation to The USA Hockey Foundation. All total, $196,960 was raised between September 1, 2014, to August 31, 2015, from 27,889 member donors. These donations are used to advance hockey at the grassroots level, promote safety within the sport, introduce disabled and disadvantaged athletes to playing the game, and to strengthen our teams internationally. Thank you to those who took an extra moment to help The USA Hockey Foundation’s efforts to expand the game of hockey in America.

TRUSTEE PROGRAM In support of USA Hockey’s mission and to grow The USA Hockey Foundation’s endowment for support of hockey, The USA Hockey Foundation created the Trustee Program. Participants contribute at least $15,000 per year for three consecutive years. Trustees, who meet annually, hold a three-year term and help promote USA Hockey, raise support for the Foundation and are ambassadors at special events, gatherings and games. The USA Hockey Foundation asked its Trustees about their greatest hockey memories, why they support the Foundation, and how hockey has impacted their lives.

John & Johanna Boynton Merv & Laine Lapin Concord, Massachusetts Vail, Colorado “ In recent history, our collective greatest hockey memory is host- “ We support USA Hockey as we think it is the best organization ing the 2014 Olympic women’s ice hockey players for months of for keeping kids busy and out of trouble during their teen years. training and our trip to Sochi to watch the women we had gotten Hockey is the most difficult sport to play and teach as it has the to know so well compete at the highest level. Priceless life time most foreign elements that must be learned among all sports: the lessons learned and memories.” puck, the stick, the ice, skates, and team play.”

Jim Keller Wes & Sue Olsen Manhattan Beach, California Minnetrista, Minnesota “ Taking my 7-year-old son Harrison to Game One of the 2010 Stan- “ We are humbled by the opportunity to support USA Hockey! The ley Cup Finals in Chicago is my greatest hockey memory. When sport has provided us with an incredible amount of enjoyment I was 7-years-old, my stepfather took me to Game One of the and lifelong lessons. Increasing participation levels throughout 1971 Finals at the old . the entire country and having the resources and education to scored in OT to beat the , 2-1. On this night reach more kids and coaches is undeniably a worthy cause and the Blackhawks beat the , 6-5.” creates a foundation of growth.”

Vance Opperman Stu Siegel Minneapolis, Minnesota Boca Raton, Florida “ Hockey is a great way to connect with your own kids. For much of “ In the summer of 2013 at the age of 50, I was finally able to that time, a parent is the chauffeur for hockey kids going to prac- wear the USA Hockey jersey at the Maccabiah Games in Israel. tice. The overheard conversations are priceless and a source of Winning the gold medal with the USA Masters team at the ‘Jewish endless mirth. Some of our happiest moments as a family revolve Olympics’ was the pinnacle of my hockey career … at least so around our kids’ hockey practices and games!” far!”

Tom Silvia & Shannon Chandley Roger & Michelle Sit Amherst, New Hampshire Edina, Minnesota “ We believe that athletics are an important component to a “ We have many fond memories over the years watching our chil- well-balanced life. All four of our children have played a variety of dren play hockey both in competitive and recreational venues. sports that have provided them with challenges, comradery and Our children always had fun playing, made great lifelong friend- joy. For us, hockey has been their best experience by far. We are ships, and today love the game of hockey. Our most memorable happy to support The USA Hockey Foundation in its mission to hockey experience was watching our son, Michael play for Boston grow the game. The more hockey players we have in our country College and the team winning the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s the happier we will be.” National Championship.”

• PAGE 10 • FINANCIAL STATEMENT As of August 31, 2015

ASSETS Current Assets 2015 2014 Cash and cash equivalents 2,997,174 609,056 Grants receivable 952,459 3,592,720 Accounts receivable 122,644 — Pledges receivable 30,000 90,000 Inventory 190,077 — Prepaid expenses 367,381 177,791 Total Current Assets $4,659,735 $4,469,567 Long-Term Pledges Receivable, Net $43,464 $12,653 Long-Term Investments1 $21,400,561 $27,247,033 Building and Equipment Building and equipment 25,903,845 3,130,309 Less accumulated depreciation (1,359,821 ) (1,080,764 ) Total Building and Equipment $25,544,024 $2,049,545 Other Assets Artwork 400,000 400,000 Other intangibles 700,907 36,105 Total Other Assets $1,100,907 $436,105 TOTAL ASSETS $51,748,691 $34,214,903

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Current Liabilities 2015 2014 Accounts Payable 653,695 3,599 Accrued Liabilities 211,444 4,275 Deferred Revenue 84,838 — 1 Long Term Investments are recorded at market value at Due to USA Hockey, Inc. 444,922 51,261 August 31, 2014 and 2015. Grants payable to USA Hockey, Inc. 3,786,307 3,782,193 2 In connection with the purchase of an ice arena in Current portion of bonds payable2 369,641 165,000 Plymouth, Michigan on March 31, 2015, the USA Hockey Foundation and Plymouth AC, LLC entered into Total Current Liabilities $5,550,847 $4,006,328 two new bond arrangements in the aggregate amount of $19,500,000 for the acquisition and construction Bonds Payable $19,130,359 $1,275,000 improvements of this property. As part of this Net Assets arrangement, the USA Hockey Project bonds were retired and refinanced as part of the new bond structure. Unrestricted 25,507,130 27,428,539 3 Temporarily restricted net assets for the Foundation at 3 Temporarily Restricted 1,406,479 1,355,160 August 31, 2014 and 2015 consist of pledges received 4 from prior years that are restricted for future year Permanently Restricted 153,876 149,876 programs. Total Net Assets $27,067,485 $28,933,575 4 Permanently restricted net assets for the Foundation at August 31, 2014 and 2015 consist of Brian Fishman TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $51,748,691 $34,214,903 Memorial funds.

REVENUE BREAKDOWN 2014-15

Mutual Funds 53.10% Corporate Bonds 20.22% Money Market 20.81% U.S. Olympic Endowment 5.87%

• PAGE 10 • • PAGE 11 • LEADERSHIP

2014-15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF

Chairman: Walter L. Bush, Jr. (Naples, Fla.) Executive Director: Dave Ogrean (Colorado Springs, Colo.) President: Ron DeGregorio (Salem, N.H.) Assistant Executive Director: Treasurer: Paul E. George, Esq. (Wellesley, Mass.) Pat Kelleher (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Secretary: Jim Smith (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) phone (719) 538-1114 email [email protected] Directors: John Beadle (Holt, Mich.) John Fleming (Edina, Minn.) Assistant Treasurer: Charles Fuertsch (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) Bob Weldon (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Bill Hall (Coram, N.Y.) Director: Peter Karmanos, Jr. (Detroit, Mich.) Michael O’Connor (Wayzata, Minn.) Dave Klasnick (Pittsburgh, Pa.) phone (952) 292-9594 Nick Lopardo (Sanibel, Fla.) email [email protected] AJ Mleczko Griswold (Concord, Mass.) Manager: (Edina, Minn.) Brenna Payne (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Jack Norqual (Eden Prairie, Minn.) phone (719) 538-1106 Gavin Regan (Potsdam, N.Y.) email [email protected] Larry Reid (Rumford, R.I.) Administrative Assistant: Anthony R. Rossi, Esq. (Chicago, Ill.) Sheila May (Colorado Springs, Colo.) John Vanbiesbrouck (Spring Lake, Mich.) phone (719) 538-1107 James F. White, Jr., Esq. (Toledo, Ohio) email [email protected]

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• PAGE 12 • USA HOCKEY ARENA The USA Hockey Foundation purchased what is now USA Hockey Arena (formerly Compuware Arena) in March 2015 to not only be the new home for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, but also as a place to stage USA Hockey camps, events and international tournaments as needed. 75 BOB JOHNSON DRIVE | CO | 17 LORADO ATION SPR UND INGS, USA Hockey Arena is located in the Detroit suburb of Plymouth and encompasses approximately FO CO EY 80 170,000 square feet with two ice surfaces. The main arena, which includes a seating capacity OCK 90 H 6-4 SA 09 of 3,504 for hockey and 4,500 for concerts, has a regulation ice sheet (85x200). It features four E U 0 TH private suites and press facilities to accommodate live television broadcasts. The secondary arena has an Olympic ice sheet (100x200) and seating for 800 spectators. The facility includes concession stands, a pro shop, and a full-service restaurant.

Plans are currently being developed for renovation of the lobby and lockerrooms and also a 20,000-square-foot addition that will house office and training space for the NTDP.

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