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WHAT THEY'RE
SAYING ABOUT
THE ADM
"IN A WORLD WHERE YOUTH
SPORTS ARE UNDER SCRUTINY
BECAUSE OF SPECIALIZATION,
POLITICS OR PARENTAL ISSUES,
USA HOCKEY'S AMERICAN
DEVELOPMENT MODEL
IS THE SOLUTION. IT'S A
FANTASTIC PROGRAM."
– MEGHAN DUGGAN, U.S. Olympian, four-
time IIHF women's world champion, 2011
Patty Kazmaier Award recipient
"The American Development
Model has made a huge
impact on our young
athletes, and by staying
committed to the ADM,
we'll continue giving
them the overall skill
development they need."
– PHIL HOUSLEY, Hockey Hall
of Famer, Nashville Predators
assistant coach, 2013 gold
medal-winning U.S. National
Junior Team head coach,
U.S. Olympian
"The ADM
is having an
extremely positive
effect on youth
hockey, from
skill development
to participation
numbers."
– GARY BETTMAN,
Commissioner of the NHL
"THE ADM IS
ABSOLUTELY
FANTASTIC.
THE PRINCIPLES
BEHIND THE
PROGRAM ARE
DEAD-ON."
– BRIAN BURKE,
Calgary Flames
president of hockey
operations, silver
medal-winning general
manager of 2010 U.S.
Olympic Men's Team
"I like that the ADM encourages kids to
play other sports, too. Hockey is a great
sport, but playing other sports definitely
helps you become a better hockey player."
– ZACH PARISE, U.S. Olympian, two-time Team USA gold medalist