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Gear Up Minnesota! With the goal of introducing more boys and girls to hockey, the Gear Up Minnesota! equipment grant program has awarded over 1,400 sets of starter hockey equipment since it started during the 2010-11 season. This season 36 youth hockey associations will benefit from more than $70,000 worth of equipment. "We are thrilled to have supplied over 50% of Minnesota youth hockey associations with much needed new gear over the last three years," says Total Hockey's Katy Benoit. "We look forward to continuing to spread the joy of hockey for years to come." Gear Up Minnesota! is made possible through the generous financial contributions made by the Minnesota Wild Foundation, Total Hockey, Shock Doctor, West Bend Insurance, Subway and more. Their support plays a vital role in assisting our local associations in attracting new players and mak- To apply for a Gear Up Minnesota! equipment grant, log on to minnesotahockey.org. ing hockey more accessible through Gear Up Minnesota!. Now is your association's opportunity! Tell us how your association would use an equipment grant to grow hockey in your community. Whether it is a unique idea or a proven success, what matters is whatever it takes to get more boys and girls involved in hockey. To apply for a grant, visit minnesotahockey.org. Over the last three seasons, the Gear Up Minnesota! hockey equipment grant program awarded starter hockey equipment grants to 91 youth hockey associations in Minnesota, totaling more than $270,000! Getting to Know Your Affiliates USA Hockey: USA Hockey is the national governing body of hockey in the United States. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, USA Hockey is responsible for — among many duties — development and education programs for players, coaches and officials; determining Select, National and Olympic Teams, and developing policies and procedures. usahockey.com Minnesota Hockey: Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state. Since 1947 Minnesota Hockey (formerly known as the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association) has been providing volunteer services for the development and growth of hockey in Minnesota. Minnesota Hockey is governed by a board of directors. minnesotahockey.org Minnesota Hockey Community-based Associations: Minnesota Hockey is comprised of approximately 160 community-based associations that serve as the base of hockey in Minnesota. Associations create teams, develop hockey players and grow the game at the local level. They are typically managed by a volunteer board of directors. Minnesota Hockey's community-based structure is considered by many to be the premier youth hockey model in the United States! 2013-2014 MINNESOTA HOCKEY season primer || MHJ 17