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12 // MARCH 2018 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM 12 // MARCH 2018 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM O F F T HE D R AW PHOTOS BY Getty Images; Tom Kimmell; Jim Smith k There's an old expression that claims the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The same can be said for the path to Paralympic gold. As the U.S. Sled Hockey Team geared up for a run at a third consecutive gold medal at the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games, the hockey community in the Chicago area stepped up to provide the players with home- cooked meals. "It's tough when there's 17 guys trying to get in the kitchen and cook up some food so it's nice when you have a family come in and have something ready for us," said 19-year-old forward Brody Roybal, a native of nearby Northlake, Ill. Shortly after the team took up residence in Chicago to prepare for Games, the call went out on social media encouraging local high school teams to help. Within 15 minutes all 10 avail- able dates were filled. "It's awesome to see the Chicago community and people in the suburbs who are willing to take time out of their day and spend some time with us, hang out and show their support," Roybal said. Chicago Cooks Up Winning Recipe To Support U.S. Sledders SLED HOCKEY KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE 3 Nominations for the prestigious Wm. Thayer Tutt Award, presented annually to USA Hockey's top volunteer, are being accepted through March 23. The Wm. Thayer Tutt Award is presented at USA Hockey's Annual Congress to a volunteer who, during many years of service, has displayed a selfless dedication to the enhancement of ice hockey at the grassroots level in the United States. The award is named after USA Hockey's long- time president and visionary who passed away in 1989. All USA Hockey members are eligible to nominate a candidate from their local team, association, affiliate or District. To find the nomination form, visit usahockey.com/annualawards. HONOR LAUDS TOP USA HOCKEY VOLUNTEER C ollege hockey alumni continue to make their mark at the highest levels of the game. In recent All- Star Games, three recent college products were at the head of the class as Brock Boeser (University of North Dakota) was named the MVP of the NHL All-Star Game in Tampa, Fla., while CJ Smith (University of Massachusetts Lowell) earned honors at the AHL All-Star and Taylor Cammarata (University of Minnesota) was the brightest star in the ECHL showcase. COLLEGE Finishing School Dennis Bushy, 2017 Recipient -Guy Gosselin U.S. National Sled Hockey Coach describing the Labatt Blue USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships, which took place Feb. 9-11 in Eagle River, Wis. "It's like a Woodstock for hockey players." THEY SAID IT USA HOCKEY