The USA Hockey Foundation ANNUAL REPORT

1 The USA Hockey Foundation ANNUAL REPORT . O U R MI SS I ON. The USA Hockey Foundation is a CHARITA BL E and educational nonprofit corporation that provides long- range financial S UP P ORT for USA Hockey and promotes the G ROW TH of Hockey in the The Foundation 's primary GOA LS are to enhance USA Hockey 's mission and activities; to provide funding for ED UC ATION and T RA I NI NG of high-performance athletes; and to provide OP P ORTUN I TI ES for greater participation throughout the country. W E'V E H A D A N. I NCR ED I BLE Y E A R. The donors of The USA Hockey Foundation continue to allow us to do amazing things for our sport. The Foundation provided funding to nearly 70 deserving organizations with missions that are in line with ours. Every day these organizations are the feet on the street working to increase participation and to teach the game of Hockey in the United States. Ron DeGregorio Inside you will find stories about individuals who have been directly impacted by our donors' President generosity.

2 Donations to the Foundation go directly back to the sport by funding equipment to sled teams, as you will see in the feature about the STAR skaters program. Affiliate Block Grants are awarded at the local level and aim to support unique programs, like the Raleigh Youth Hockey Association's goalie clinics. Another touching story is about Defending the Blue Line, a grant recipient that helps families of military service members play Hockey . These are just a few examples of the impact the growing number of donors to The USA Hockey Dave Ogrean 1. Executive Director Foundation , which include a substantial gift from the NHL, have on our sport. In 2013-14, our Circle of Champions membership grew by more than 40 percent. Coupled with an emerging Trustee program and revenue generated from our ANNUAL Giving Campaign, The USA. Hockey Foundation has been able to continue to make a positive difference in the on-going efforts to grow and strengthen Hockey in America. Whether a donation is large or small, it touches the lives of thousands of aspiring American Hockey players.

3 USA. Hoc ANN key U. REPO AL. RT. 2013. -2014. OV ERV I E W. 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 The American Development Model is an initia- PA R T I C I PAT I O N. tive that started in 2009 with the aim to teach kids to play, love and excel at the OPPORTUNITY CO M M E M O R AT I O N. game. With its financial support, the Foundation recognizes that the more children who learn to play through age-appropriate training, the more who SAFETY E D U C AT I O N. will be involved in the sport for a lifetime. P L AY E R. 2 D E V E LO P M E N T. Opportunity The Foundation has long been a supporter of programs that provide access for disabled and disadvantaged athletes to the game of Hockey .

4 Player Development The Foundation makes grants to numerous Hockey is For As the United States strives to be the best internationally, the Everyone (HIFE) programs. HIFE is an NHL/USA Hockey program USA Hockey Foundation is committed to providing financial that supports organizations that bring the sport to participants assistance for world-class training programs. of all backgrounds, including various inner-city youth. The Foundation also supports various disabled groups to help Education grow and strengthen disabled Hockey from the grassroots to Athletes, coaches, officials and parents all receive educational the elite levels. resources and training through USA Hockey . The Foundation supports the cause of creating excellence through consistency, Safety which is the aim of USA Hockey 's educational programs. The safety of all Hockey players is paramount. The Foundation makes grants to multiple entities focused on safety, including Commemoration the Mayo Clinic, which is currently conducting research on The Hockey Hall of Fame and Patty Kazmaier Memorial the effects of concussions in athletes and how to reduce the Award are commemorative efforts supported by The USA.

5 Number of occurrences. Hockey Foundation . GRA NTS. 2013-14 Grant Recipients Alaska State Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3, Mobility Sports (Disabled Grant) 36, Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (Block Grant) 12, Montana Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1, Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Diversity Program (HIFE Grant) 10, Nevada Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) Arizona Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1, New England District Hockey (Block Grant) 14, Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 17, New Mexico Hockey Land of Enchantment (Block Grant) Billerica Hockey Association (Aspen Tech Fund Grant) $ New York State Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 21, Blade Runners Ice Complex (Disabled Grant) 2, North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 2, Burlington Hockey & Skating Association (Aspen Tech Fund Grant) 1, Oregon State Hockey Association (Block Grant) California Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 11, Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3, Carolina Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3, Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey (Block Grant) 9, Chelmsford Hockey Association (Aspen Tech Fund Grant) RMU Island Sports Center (Disabled Grant) 10, Clark Park Coalition (HIFE Grant) 7, Sochi Family Paralympic Grant (Sochi Family Paralympic Grant) 24, Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 6, Sochi Family Women's Grant (Sochi Family Women's Grant) 25, Colorado Springs World Arena (Disabled Grant) South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1, Columbus Ice Hockey Club (HIFE Grant) 10, Southern Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3, 3.

6 Dino Mights (HIFE Grant) 8, Southern CT Storm Special Hockey (Special Hockey Grow Grant) 2, Dominik Hasek Youth Hockey League, Inc. (HIFE Grant) 10, Statewide Amateur Hockey Florida (Block Grant) 5, East Coast Jumbos Hockey (Special Hockey Grow Grant) 2, Texas Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 6, Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation (HIFE Grant) 10, Total Hockey , Inc. (Special Hockey Grow Grant) 8, Edina Hockey Association (Bob O'Connor Library Grant) 10, Hockey Hall of Fame Museum (Grant) 25, Evanston Youth Hockey Association (HIFE Grant) 5, USA Hockey , Inc. (NHL Grant) 8,000, Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Program (HIFE Grant) 10, USA Hockey , Inc. (Resource Center) 3, Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association (Special Hockey Grow Grant) 2, USA Hockey , Inc. (Strelow Grant [Goalie Mentor]) 104, Great Lakes Sports City (Disabled Grant) 8, Utah Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 2, Greater Lowell Hockey (Aspen Tech Fund Grant) Westchester Hockey Organization (HIFE Grant) 10, Ice Hockey in Harlem (HIFE Grant) 8, Western Pa.

7 Special Hockey Association (Special Hockey Grow Grant) 2, Idaho Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 1, Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 7, Interactive - e - Coaching, LLC (Disabled Grant [Video]) 10, Woburn Youth Hockey Association, Inc. (Aspen Tech Fund Grant) 1, Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey (Aspen Tech Fund Grant) Wyoming Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) Massachusetts Hockey (Block Grant) 19, TOTAL $8,691, Massachusetts Hockey (Disabled Grant) 25, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center (SPEC Grant) 64, Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 24, Mid West Amateur Hockey Association (Block Grant) 3, Mid-American Hockey Association (Block Grant) 15, USA. Minnesota Hockey Association (Block Grant) 23, Hoc ANN key U. Missouri Hockey , Inc. (Block Grant) 3, REPO AL. RT. 2013. -2014. PRO GRA M H I G H L I G H TS. Defending the Blue Line Defending the Blue Line is the brainchild of First Sgt. Shane Hudella (retired). In 2008. I was lucky enough to meet Minnesota Wild players Derek Boogaard and Brent Burns.

8 They wanted to help, but there was nothing in place, said Hudella, a retired Minnesota Army National Guard member. There were no other organizations that helped military families with being involved in Hockey , . There is a lot of stress put on children when a parent goes away to serve their deployment. They can become withdrawn, depressed and sometimes experience behavioral issues. With Hockey , they can become engaged with other kids and involved in the community. It helps them become active and helps keep them healthy, said Hudella. In the spring of 2014, DTBL was awarded a $15,000 grant from The USA Hockey Foundation . The grant is huge. The toughest thing to come by is cash. This will directly help 90 kids receive scholarships to play Hockey , said Hudella. Two such kids are Sgt 1st Class Wade Scott's sons Brenden and Liam, ages 14 and 12 (pictured below). A 13-year veteran, Scott was wounded by six bullets in Afghanistan in 2011. 4. The scholarships that we have received from DTBL.

9 Make it easier to play. When you're gone overseas, you worry about them being taken care of. These incredibly generous people help take the edge off, said Scott. Scott's oldest son Brenden describes Hockey as having created a lot of friendships. It helps me be more active and to get out of the house. When I'm on the ice, I don't worry or stress out as much.. Hockey is more than just a sport. It binds us together as a family, said the elder Scott, who, without a doubt, has been helped in more ways than one by the generosity of not only DTBL, but also by donors to the Foundation . There's a lot of stress put on a family when a parent goes away to serve their deployment. DON. O. SPOT R. LIGH. 2 013-2 T. 014. Todd Moitz Minneapolis, Minn. Hard work, discipline, respect and responsibility are all qualities Affiliate Block Grants that Todd Moitz has learned from Every year, The USA Hockey Foundation donates Hockey , the sport his big brother funds back to the game at the local level.

10 The pushed him to start at age nine. Affiliate Block Grant is used as a way for local USA As the youngest of three kids, Todd always Hockey organizations to help fund programs in wanted to be like older brother, Billy, and after he suggested Todd learn how to skate, he was their area. hooked. Todd went on to play throughout high school and played club Hockey throughout Steve Henley from the Raleigh ( ) Youth Hockey Association recently started college. And today, he continues to play in men's a goalie clinic held every other Tuesday which has been funded by the Affiliate league competitions. Block Grant. Over the course of the last couple of years, we've noticed a fair A short two years after Todd found his new drop of the number of kids interested in playing in goal at the squirt and U8 passion, big brother Billy was killed in a car levels, said Henley of how the idea came about. accident. I learned a lot about life at such a young age. My brother's death was a terrible In the short time the free sessions have been offered, the numbers of players tragedy, but we were able to find ways to make has risen from five to 22.