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U.S. Olympians Hilary
Knight and Jack Hughes
were named as two of
the 100 most influential
people in sports by TIME
earlier this month. Check
out the full list of athletes,
coaches, advocates and
investors who are shaping
sports today.
I'm honored to continue serving this great organization and grateful for the
confidence placed in me by our Board of Directors and Congress. Thanks to the unwavering
support of our volunteers, staff and stakeholders across the country, we have built
tremendous momentum, and the future of our sport is incredibly bright."
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// JUNE 2026 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM
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HE SAID IT
– Pat Kelleher, USA Hockey executive director, on having his contract
extended four years.
COMMUNITY
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Jen Lee, a four-time Paralympic gold med-
alist, announced during the 2026 USA Hockey
President's Awards Dinner that he would be
retiring following a stellar career with
the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team.
Beyond his success at the Paralympics,
Lee also helped Team USA win five
go ld m e dal s at th e Wo r ld Par a Ice
Hockey Championships.
VIDEO:
Jen Lee
announces
retirement
during the
2026 USA
Hockey
President's
Award
Dinner.
Lee Leaves The
Game On Top
SLED HOCKEY
