By Jack Weinberg, AHAI Director & AHAI High School Committee Chairman This is a great time of year. Teams and fans are excited to put it all on the line in the 2020 Illinois State Hockey Championships. The energy is… Read More ›
Safety
Keeping a Close Eye on Locker Room Behavior is in Every Coach’s and Player’s Best Interest
Following a few simple protocols can help players stay safe and respectful of one another By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI It’s the kind of scenario that plays in the back of the mind of every coach: a player pulling… Read More ›
USA Hockey’s New Initiative on Safety, Fair Play and Respect
By USA Hockey & AHAI – The USA Hockey Board of Directors unanimously ratified the Declaration of Player Safety, Fair Play and Respect at its Board of Directors meeting on June 8 in a significant move focused on improving the… Read More ›
Important Information For Players That Are Currently 17 Or Older, Or Will Be On Or Before December 31st
By Laura Johnson, AHAI Registrar As you may know, the United States government enacted the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017 on February 14th, 2018. USA Hockey has been working on addressing the changes… Read More ›
SafeSport Update: USA Hockey Reporting Policy
Paul Jakubowski, AHAI Executive Director & SafeSport Coordinator USA Hockey’s Reporting Policy is a key part of its SafeSport Program and an effective reporting policy is crucial to preventing abuse. Section IV of the SafeSport Handbook contains specifics on the… Read More ›
Coaches Helmet Rule Information
Safety is the top priority of USA Hockey each and every day. In 2006, USA Hockey took a significant step forward in enhancing safety by requiring coaches and volunteers to wear helmets when they are on the ice. While most… Read More ›
