2015~2016 ANNUAL REPORT USAHOCKEYFOUNDATION.COM HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE FUELS OPPORTUNITY

12,000 NEW PLAYERS GET FREE STICKS THANKS TO DONORS

PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GROWTH, In This Issue: GRANTS RESEARCH, INNOVATION SEE PAGE 3 HELPS PUT STICKS IN HANDS OF KIDS...... PAGE 4

SLED HOCKEY PROGRAMS EXPANDING...... PAGE 6

USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT...... PAGE 10 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. a 2015-16 Annual Report • The USA Hockey Foundation • THANK YOU • Page 1

Year after year, amazing donors to The USA Hockey Foundation have stepped up to provide important financial support that has helped improve and strengthen American hockey in all corners of this country. This year is no exception. Thank you to all our contributors and know that your impact is felt from grassroots hockey, all the way through to our national team program. In the pages ahead, you’ll get first-hand accounts showcasing the positive impact and lifelong love of hockey that has been created thanks to donors to The USA Hockey Foundation. And you’ll also learn about some of The USA Hockey Foundation donors and why they are so passionate about giving back to the sport. Whatever your role, thanks for your support of hockey and our kids. Yours in hockey,

Jim Smith Dave Ogrean President, Executive Director, The USA Hockey Foundation The USA Hockey Foundation Page 2 • OVERVIEW • The USA Hockey Foundation • 2015-16 Annual Report

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

OPPORTUNITY COMMEMORATION

SAFETY EDUCATION

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

PARTICIPATION EDUCATION The American Development Model is an initiative that started in 2009 Athletes, coaches, officials and parents all receive educational resources with the aim to teach kids to play, love and excel at the game. With its and training through USA Hockey. The Foundation supports the cause of financial support, the Foundation recognizes that the more children who creating excellence through consistency, which is the aim of USA Hockey’s learn to play through age-appropriate training, the more who will be educational programs. involved in the sport for a lifetime. COMMEMORATION OPPORTUNITY The U.S. and Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award are The Foundation has long been a supporter of programs that provide commemorative efforts supported by The USA Hockey Foundation. access for disabled and disadvantaged athletes to the game of hockey. The Foundation makes grants to numerous Hockey is For Everyone (HIFE) programs. HIFE is an NHL/USA Hockey program that supports organizations that bring the sport to participants of all backgrounds, including inner-city youth. The Foundation also supports disabled groups to help grow and strengthen disabled hockey from the grassroots to the elite levels.

SAFETY The safety of all hockey players is paramount. The Foundation makes grants to multiple entities focused on safety, including the Mayo Clinic, which among other things has been a leader in concussion research.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT As the strives to be the best internationally, The USA Hockey Foundation is committed to providing financial assistance for world-class training programs. 2015-16 Annual Report • The USA Hockey Foundation • GRANTS • Page 3

GRANTS

2015-16 Grant Recipients

AHAI Diversity Program (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Alaska State Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 3,761.50 Amateur Hockey Association Illinois, Inc. (Block Grant)...... 13,520.00 American Hockey Coaches Association (Grant)...... 20,000.00 Arizona Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 2,316.50 Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 17,632.00 Boston Shamrocks Sled Hockey, Inc. (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 Burlington Hockey & Skating Association (AspenTech Fund Grant)...... 2,400.00 California Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 12,195.00 Capital City Crew (HIFE Grant)...... 5,000.00 Carolina Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 3,713.50 Chelmsford Hockey Association (AspenTech Fund Grant)...... 1,000.00 Clark Park Coalition (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 6,327.00 Columbus Club (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Defending the Blue Line (Grant)...... 15,000.00 Dino Mights (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Disabled Athlete Sports Association (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 17,000.00 Dominik Hasek Youth Hockey League, Inc. (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Eagle Mount - Great Falls (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Endless Possibilities for the Disabled, Inc. (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 ICE (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Program (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Plymouth AC, LLC (Grant)...... 1,200,000.00 Great Lakes Sports City (Disabled Grant – Ice Time)...... 19,500.00 Plymouth AC, LLC (Grant – Rink Boards)...... 750,855.00 Hero Sports, Inc. (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association, Inc. (Block Grant)...... 9,327.50 Hockey in Newark, Inc. (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Promotional Video Productions, LLC (Disabled Grant – Video)...... 6,825.56 Ice Hockey in Harlem (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Rochester Adaptive Adventures (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 Idaho Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 1,585.50 S.C.O.R.E. Boston (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Incredible Inc., LLC (Disabled Grant – Ice Time)...... 13,000.00 Sled Hockey America (Women’s Sled Hockey Grant)...... 35,000.00 Knoxville Amateur Hockey Association (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 Sled Hockey America (Women’s Disabled Hockey Grant)...... 15,000.00 Land of Enchantment Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 605.50 South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 1,176.50 Las Vegas Firefighters Youth Hockey (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 Southeastern Hockey Assoc. of Wisconsin, Inc. (GROW Special Hockey Grant)...... 2,000.00 Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey (AspenTech Fund Grant)...... 982.00 Southern Amateur Hockey Association, Inc. (Block Grant)...... 3,371.50 Massachusetts Hockey (Block Grant)...... 20,673.50 Special Hockey of the Lehigh Valley (GROW Special Hockey Grant)...... 2,000.00 Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center (SPEC Grant)...... 77,500.00 St. Clair Shores Civic Ice Arena (Disabled Grant – Ice Time)...... 6,745.00 Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 23,394.50 Statewide Amateur Hockey of Florida, Inc. (Block Grant)...... 5,763.00 Mid-American Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 16,233.50 Texas Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 6,505.00 Mid-West Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 2,943.50 Total Hockey, Inc. (GROW Special Hockey Grant)...... 4,000.00 Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 23,073.50 Total Hockey, Inc. (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 44,000.00 Minnesota Sled Hockey Association (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum (Grant)...... 30,000.00 Missouri Hockey, Inc. (Block Grant)...... 3,062.00 USA Hockey, Inc. (NHL Grant)...... 8,000,000.00 Mobility Sports (Disabled Grant)...... 44,146.89 USA Hockey, Inc. (Strelow Goalie Mentor Grant)...... 122,308.92 Mobility Sports (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 3,000.00 USA Hockey, Inc. (Resource Library Grant)...... 830.67 Montana Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 1,927.50 Utah Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 2,133.50 Nevada Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 596.00 Westchester Hockey Organization (HIFE Grant)...... 10,000.00 New England District Hockey (Block Grant)...... 15,214.00 Winterhawks Amateur Hockey Association (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 New York State Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 21,530.00 Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association, Inc. (Labatt Pass It Forward Grant)...... 10,000.00 North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 2,277.50 Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 7,431.00 Northeastern University (SPEC Grant)...... 28,500.00 Woburn Youth Hockey Association, Inc. (AspenTech Fund Grant)...... 1,000.00 Oregon State Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 1,022.00 Wyoming Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 850.50 Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant)...... 3,841.00 TOTAL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED...... $10,921,597.54 Page 4 • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • The USA Hockey Foundation • 2015-16 Annual Report

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Starting on Giving Tuesday (the first Tuesday of December) and going through the end of 2015, the It Starts With a Stick campaign raised money to send each participant of February’s Try Hockey For Free day home with their own stick. During the month of December, 642 donors gave to the campaign, three of whom are current NHL players. All total, nearly $88,000 was raised and 12,000 kids took home a stick.

After William had seen a game he was mesmerized with hockey. He then got a chance to play for the first time last February when he went to a USA Hockey Try Hockey For Free event. “I didn’t think someone his size and age could handle a puck,” said his mom, Amanda, “but he was a natural!” William, age 5, and his sister Molly, age 9, attended the THFF event with a handful of neighbors. Each was able to take home a free stick, thanks to Steve Levy The USA Hockey Foundation donors who supported the It Starts With a Stick fundraising campaign. Donor Spotlight The campaign’s aim is to raise enough funds to send 12,000 THFF participants home with their very own stick. The idea is that the stick will help hook kids on hockey, making them lifelong fans and players. As an ESPN sportscaster, Steve Levy loves all sports but is not shy to say that hockey is by far his favorite. “I became hooked on hockey at an early age. I always had a hockey stick in my hand,” said Levy of his earliest “I didn’t think someone his size memories of playing the sport. “We played every single day and it didn’t matter what the weather was on the and age could handle a puck, street.” but he was a natural!” “I want kids to be exposed to hockey who otherwise might not be.” “It was all about the stick,” said Amanda. “All last winter William would come home in the evenings and organize the neighborhood kids together to Levy has been the emcee for the U.S. Hockey Hall play a game with the sticks they got from the event.” of Fame induction ceremony for the last seven years. Since starting to play last February, Amanda said William’s confidence Two years ago The USA Hockey Foundation launched has skyrocketed. “He isn’t afraid of anyone. He plays against older kids and its It Starts With a Stick campaign during the ceremony feels that once he gets all the gear on out on the ice, he’s as tough as anyone and Levy was the first to donate. Each year he has given out there.” $1,000, a Circle of Champions level donation, which William had taken skating lessons in the past, but they had never goes toward buying 80 kids their first hockey sticks. incorporated the stick and puck. “Once he had that stick in his hand, it was After this year, 240 kids will have Levy to thank for night and day from any skating lesson he’d taken,” said Amanda. “If not for being able to take home a stick. the stick, he would not have progressed the way he has.” When asked why he is so passionate about giving back to the Stick campaign, Levy said “I want kids to be exposed to hockey who otherwise might not be. If you’re playing, then you’re interested in hockey on television, and you want to buy tickets to a game because you want to see it live. It’s the easiest way to get hooked on the game. First you fall in love with the game, then you get to get inside the game and the love affair continues,” said Levy. “Let’s get sticks in these kids’ hands as soon as possible!” 2015-16 Annual Report • The USA Hockey Foundation • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Page 5

Ice Hockey In Harlem

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.

When people think about hockey, they usually will also work to set up a visit to a local college College of Criminal Justice studying computer don’t envision an outdoor rink in Harlem packed campus,” said Preston. “A lot of kids don’t get science. He hopes to be a software programing with kids from all different backgrounds learning out of the city and they don’t always have the professional once he graduates. the game. But this is exactly what Ice Hockey context of what college means. Theoretically they During the IHIH college visit program, Devin in Harlem, a Hockey Is For Everyone (HIFE) visited three different colleges. “The college program, does for kids. visits in high school prepared me mentally for As a HIFE program, Ice Hockey in Harlem starting college,” said Devin. “You need to be (IHIH) receives a grant from The USA Hockey independent to survive college and IHIH helped Foundation. The $10,000 grant, made possible The $10,000 grant, made me get ready for that reality.” by the Foundation’s generous donors, has had a possible by the Foundation’s In addition to college visits, IHIH used The great impact on the New York based program. USA Hockey Foundation grant to provide “A lot of our families are working poor. A generous donors, has had members with college workshops which lot of them are single parents who work hard helped them learn about the college process. to make ends meet. They’re doing enough to a great impact on the New It introduced parents to what they should be provide, but there is not a lot of extra spending thinking about in terms of their kids going to money for them,” said Brad Preston, program York based program. college, helped guide members when to think manager with ICIH. That is where Ice Hockey in about financial aid and completing ACT and Harlem comes in. SAT tests. Both the college visit program and the In addition to helping pay for the general costs college workshops helped teach kids that college of their program, The USA Hockey Foundation know they should go to college, but so many of is a normal step in life. grant helps pay for the players to visit various our kids haven’t ever seen a college.” In addition to getting an unconventional colleges on tournament weekends outside of One such player/athlete who benefited from start to his favorite sport of ice hockey, Devin New York City. the college visit program was 19-year-old Devin credits the IHIH program for giving him a lot of “With our high school kids, if they have a road Gonzalez. Devin was a 10-year veteran of experiences he’s used in college. “All I can say is trip somewhere on a Saturday or Sunday, we IHIH, and is currently a sophomore at John J. it was an awesome opportunity,” said Devin. Page 6 • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • The USA Hockey Foundation • 2015-16 Annual Report

Labatt USA Supports Expansion of Sled Hockey Programs

Labatt USA has been a partner of USA focused on providing greater access to the inaugural program focus on supporting USA Hockey for more than a decade as a sponsor game for all. The initiative was started because Hockey’s sled hockey program. of pond hockey and adult recreational league Labatt believes that everyone who loves hockey On the awareness side, Labatt USA tournaments. But the brand was deserves a chance to play. engaged ESPN’s as the looking for a way to expand its The Labatt Pass It Forward Initiative program ambassador and ran two national partnership. So in 2015, Labatt provided the perfect platform to deepen the TV commercials featuring the USA Hockey USA launched its Labatt already solid relationship with USA Hockey. National Sled Hockey Team and Buccigross on Pass It Forward Initiative Together, the decision was made to have the NBC Sports during NHL hockey games in the fall of 2015. During that same time, the brand launched a retail program that featured limited edition Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light sled hockey cans. Social media and public relations efforts also helped to get the word out about the sport. Labatt made a $250,000 donation to The USA Hockey Foundation to enable the creation of 10 new sled hockey teams in 2016 and has committed another $125,000 to add 5 new teams in 2017 to help to continue to grow the roster. “When we started the Labatt Pass It Forward Initiative, the goals were simple: Help raise awareness for sled hockey and help start new teams so that more people who want to play, can,” said Lisa Texido, brand manager for Labatt USA. “We’re so thrilled to see those goals come to life with the 10 sled teams that were started in 2016. We’re also incredibly excited to continue the momentum with the five new sled hockey teams that we’ll be adding to the roster in 2017.”

SPECIAL HOCKEY GROWING THANKS TO THE USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION DONORS Lehigh Valley in Albrightsville, , had a vision of starting and growing a Special Hockey program and through assistance from The USA Hockey Foundation has done exactly that. “We started off with limited funds and a pile of used equipment,” said Nicole and Joe Guellnitz of Lehigh Valley Special Hockey. “The USA Hockey GROW Grant helped us by paying for almost an entire year of ice time. “We also received a GROW Equipment Grant that allowed us to upgrade all of our used helmets to new and safer ones. These grants not only helped more kids get to experience hockey, they also allowed us to focus on what really matters – providing an awesome experience for our players on and off the ice. “Our team has now grown from five players to 20 and we thank The USA Hockey Foundation for everything they’ve done and continue to do to support our program and others like it.” 2015-16 Annual Report • The USA Hockey Foundation • DONOR SPOTLIGHT • Page 7

National Hockey League Donor Spotlight

USA Hockey is extremely fortunate and appreciate all the efforts from Joint efforts among USA Hockey, the to have a long-standing relationship with thousands of USA Hockey volunteers NHL, and its member clubs provide youth the . This unique across the country who have helped make hockey associations a national platform partnership has helped grow the game at the game as strong as it is today.” to introduce new kids to the sport every all levels across the United States over the year. Events such as Try Hockey For Free last decade. Day, that is in concert with the NHL’s “We’re proud to partner with USA “We look forward to a Come Play Hockey Month, have helped Hockey and I think it’s fair to say that bright future and appreciate introduce an unprecedented numbers of our relationship has never been stronger,” kids to the game. all the efforts from thousands said Gary Bettman, commissioner of the An annual grant to The USA Hockey National Hockey League. “Our U.S.-based of USA Hockey volunteers Foundation from the NHL has enabled clubs work with USA Hockey to develop across the country who have unique proactive growth initiatives to initiatives that help continue to enhance helped make the game as help continuously expand the game at and expand our sport at the grassroots strong as it is today.” the grassroots level, resulting in record level. We look forward to a bright future participation levels for the 2015-16 season. Page 8 • DONORS • The USA Hockey Foundation • 2015-16 Annual Report

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, 2015 – August 31, 2016.

GOLD MEDAL CHAMPION ($10,000+) WORLD CHAMPION ($5,000 – $9,999) NATIONAL CHAMPION ($2,500 – $4,999) John & Johanna Boynton* Brett Barakett Foundation Pat Brisson Franz & Renee Burris Patrick & Kirsten Burton El Pomar Foundation Walter L. Bush, Jr. & Sis Bush Peter & Judy Copses John & Shari Fleming California Amateur Hockey Association William L. Daly Christopher Ford & Family Barry & Ruth Fishman Steven & Eileen Farbman Richard Gallant Rod & Denica Fraser Paul & Helen George HockeyTech John & Aedie McEvoy Donna & David Guariglia Thomas Hughes, Jr. Ryan McDonagh Bill Hall Ray & Michelle Jacques McGlynn Family Foundation Stanley & Karen Hubbard Peter & Danialle Karmanos Alice O’Connor Nick & Diane Lopardo Jim & Erin Keller* Joe Pavelski John McBride Merv & Laine Lapin* David & Elizabeth Poile Mike & Lisa Reilly Jack & Gretchen Norqual Tony & Marie Rossi St. Louis Blues Joe Norton Derek Stepan Joe & Sue Tompkins Wes & Sue Olsen* Sam Tronnes Memorial Foundation Chip Van Dusen Vance Opperman* Jeffrey & Jessica Zucker Don Waddell Tom & Molly Rothstein* Sue & Jim White, Jr. Stu & Jill Siegel* Thomas Silvia & Shannon Chandley* Roger & Michele Sit* Mike Steinhauser* Vinik Family Foundation Rob Wolford*

*Trustee donors who have committed to $15,000 annually over three years

Donor Spotlight

Stan E. Hubbard laughs Channel out of Albuquerque, coached by his father’s “There is no single player who and says “I work part time as a New Mexico, but I work full college roommate, John can carry the team. But the television executive at REELZ time on the ice with youth Mayasich, a silver and gold team can carry the players. hockey.” medal Olympian in hockey. That is what makes hockey Hubbard is a father of three In addition to learning on-ice stand out.” boys and volunteers with each skills from Mayasich, he also Hubbard believes the of their teams. He is long- learned from his father who sport of hockey can teach time supporter of The USA gave back to the sport and to many positive life lessons and Hockey Foundation’s Circle of families who needed help. helping expose the game to Champions. Of his love for the game more kids is why he continues As a young player in and why he thinks it is the to give to the Circle of Stan E. Hubbard Minnesota, Hubbard was best team sport, Hubbard says, Champions every year. 2015-16 Annual Report • The USA Hockey Foundation • DONORS • Page 9

CHAMPION ($1,000 – $2,499) Steve & Joanie Alley Bill & Kara Guerin National Hockey League Foundation The Grant & Lara Gund Foundation Neural Planet Foundation The Zachary & Lindsey Gund Foundation Frank & Allison Navarro API Group, Inc. Michael & Anne Hall John & Margrette Newhouse Dan & Mary Armour Jeff Halpern Chris Norqual John & Maureen Beadle Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. Don Norqual, Jr. Bernatello’s Pizza Paul & Doreen Holmgren Lawrence & Helen O’Connor Mike & Claire Bertsch Jolie C. Holschen, MD Dave & Maryellen Ogrean Charles Bidwill III Gary Howard David W., Michelle & David H. Olsen Lisa Bishop & Tom Carlson Stan & Jennifer Hubbard Orange Cloud Holdings Corporation Tom Brandabur Barry & Loretta Inamoto Tom Osenton & Angela Hearld Wally & Eva Chapman Jim & Abigail Johannson Greg Ostertag Dan & Mary Beth Bylsma John & Margarita Johannson Dick & Deborah Patrick Jerry & Linda Bruckheimer Ken Johannson Larry & Wendy Pleau Casey & Kelly Jorgensen John & Cathy Pohlad Dr. Joel L. Boyd Robert & Donna Kaufman David Quinn Rae & Bob Briggle Pat & Allyson Kelleher Reed Family Foundation Bryan & Kelley Keller Todd & Maryann Richards Lyman Bullard Paul & Lee Kelly Greg & Marti Rosenbaum Brian Burke Dave & Nancy Klasnick Steve & Sandra Santini & Family Kathleen & Dr. Charles Burke III Kris Knauss David & Sarah Shore Wally & Eva Chapman Mike Komisarek Tej Singh, MD, MBA Chris & Tracee Chelios David Kruckenberg Justin Skoda Steven Clausen Tom Kurvers Ben & Julie Smith Thomas & Lorraine Cowhey Patrick & Marybeth LaFontaine Jim Smith David Crandell, MD Jamie Langenbrunner Michael J. Stuart, MD Ron & Susan DeGregorio Brian & Mary Beth Leetch Dale & Meg Tallon Mike & Sue DeVoe Keith & Chantal Tkachuk Joe & Holly Doyle Steve Levy Chris Drury Lane & Wendy MacDonald Jim & Carol Trihy Liz & Ted Drury Bob & Laura Mancini Troy Youth Hockey Association Tom & Tammy Dunne Dan & Caroline Mandich USA Hockey Officiating Development Program Ray & Cathie Ferry Joan Mariconda John & Rosalinde Vanbiesbrouck Dave & Angie Fischer Ryan Marvin Vermont Amateur Hockey Association Robert & Cynthia Fleming Will & Bobbie Marvin Mark & Beth Waterloo Chuck & Rhonda Fletcher Christine Mayer Ken Waugh Rod & Denica Fraser Martin & Suzanne McDonough Doug Weight Bob & Gaye Frederic Scott Monaghan & Becky Olsen Bob & Karen Weldon Mark & Kristin Fusco Jay Moore Erik Westrum Ron Gamer Terrance W. Moore – Hellmuth & Johnson Kerri & Jim White, III. Jake Gardiner Jack & Chris Morrison Ryan Whitney Keith Gizzi Kirt Mostrom Sean Wirtjes Roger A. Godin Bob & Ellis Naegele Stan Wong Christopher & Jill Goodwin Robert O. Naegele III Warren & Carolyn Woo Family Trust Tony & Linda Granato Lou & Francine Nanne William & Julie Zito Page 10 • DONORS • The USA Hockey Foundation • 2015-16 Annual Report

USA Hockey Member Registration Donations At the time of registration, each USA Hockey member is asked if they would like to make a $5, $10, $25, $50 or $75 donation to The USA Hockey Foundation. Between September 1, 2015, and August 31, 2016, a total of $210,445 was raised from 30,790 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.

John and Johanna Boynton Jim Keller Merv and Laine Lapin Concord, Massachusetts Manhattan Beach, California Vail, Colorado

Wes and Sue Olsen Vance Opperman Excelsior, Minnesota , Minnesota

Tom and Molly Rothstein Thomas Silvia and Shannon Chandley Stu Siegel Deephaven, Minnesota Amherst, New Hampshire Boca Raton, Florida

Roger and Michele Sit Mike Steinhauser Rob Wolford Minneapolis, Minnesota New Brighton, Minnesota Newport Beach, California 2015-16 Annual Report • The USA Hockey Foundation • FINANCIAL STATEMENT • Page 11

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2016

Assets

Current Assets 2015 2016 Cash and cash equivalents 2,997,174 1,481,838 Grants receivable 952,459 752,835 Accounts receivable 122,644 95,213 Due from USA Hockey, Inc. — 47,609 Pledges receivable 30,000 60,000 Inventory 190,077 183,176 Prepaid expenses 367,381 329,241 Total Current Assets $4,659,735 $2,949,912 Long-Term Pledges Receivable, Net $43,464 $60,911 Long-Term Investments1 $21,400,561 $19,589,658 Buildings, Land and Equipment Buildings, land and equipment 25,903,845 30,974,367 Less accumulated depreciation (1,359,821 ) (2,093,001 ) Total Buildings, Land and Equipment $24,544,024 $28,881,366 Other Assets Artwork 400,000 400,000 Other intangibles 700,907 652,845 Total Other Assets $1,100,907 $1,052,845

TOTAL ASSETS $51,748,691 $52,534,692

Liabilities & Net Assets

Current Liabilities 2015 2016 Accounts Payable 653,695 537,474

Accrued Liabilities 211,444 247,143 1 Long Term Investments are recorded at Deferred Revenue 84,838 97,384 market value at August 31, 2015 and 2016. Due to USA Hockey, Inc. 444,922 907,184 2 In connection with the purchase of an ice arena in Plymouth, Michigan on March 31, Grants payable to USA Hockey, Inc. 3,786,307 3,637,431 2015, the USA Hockey Foundation and 2 Plymouth AC, LLC entered into two new Current portion of bonds payable 369,641 1,134,489 bond arrangements in the aggregate amount Total Current Liabilities $5,550,847 $6,561,105 of $19,500,000 for the acquisition and construction improvements of this property. Bonds Payable $19,130,359 $17,995,870 As part of this arrangement, the USA Hockey Project bonds were retired and refinanced as Net Assets part of the new bond structure. Unrestricted 25,507,130 26,319,504 3 Temporarily restricted net assets for the Temporarily Restricted3 1,406,479 1,500,337 Foundation at August 31, 2015 and 2016 consist of pledges received from prior years 4 Permanently Restricted 153,876 157,876 that are restricted for future year programs. Total Net Assets $27,067,485 $27,977,717 4 Permanently restricted net assets for the Foundation at August 31, 2015 and 2016 consist of Brian Fishman Memorial funds. TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $51,748,691 $52,534,692

REVENUE BREAKDOWN 2015-16

Mutual Funds 62.54 Money Market 8.23% Corporate Bonds 22.48% U.S. Olympic Endowment 6.75% Page 12 • LEADERSHIP • The USA Hockey Foundation • 2015-16 Annual Report

LEADERSHIP

2015-16 Board of Directors Staff

CO-CHAIRMEN: Walter L. Bush, Jr. (Naples, Florida) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ron DeGregorio (Salem, New Hampshire) Dave Ogrean (Colorado Springs, Colorado)

PRESIDENT: Jim Smith (Elk Grove Village, Illinois) ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Pat Kelleher (Colorado Springs, Colorado) VICE PRESIDENT: Dave Klasnick (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) phone (719) 538-1114 TREASURER: Paul E. George, Esq. (Wellesley, Massachusetts) email [email protected]

SECRETARY: Gavin Regan (Potsdam, New York) ASSISTANT TREASURER: Bob Weldon (Colorado Springs, Colorado) DIRECTORS: John Beadle (Holt, Michigan) John Fleming (Edina, Minnesota) DIRECTOR: Charles Fuertsch (Rancho Cucamonga, California) Michael O’Connor (Wayzata, Minnesota) Donna Guariglia (Morristown, New Jersey) phone (952) 292-9594 Bill Hall (Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) email [email protected] Peter Karmanos, Jr. (Birmingham, Michigan) Nick Lopardo (Sanibel, Florida) MANAGER: AJ Mleczko Griswold (Concord, Massachusetts) Brenna Payne (Colorado Springs, Colorado) Lou Nanne (Edina, Minnesota) email [email protected] Jack Norqual (Eden Prairie, Minnesota) Larry Reid (Rumford, Rhode Island) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Anthony R. Rossi, Esq. (Chicago, Illinois) Sheila May (Colorado Springs, Colorado) John Vanbiesbrouck (Spring Lake, Michigan) phone (719) 538-1107 James F. White, Jr., Esq. (Toledo, Ohio) email [email protected]

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