Show notes
Deb Placey is joined by Pat Kelleher, Executive Director of USA Hockey. He offers a unique perspective on being a "hockey parent", explains why hockey has grown in the USA and the role that the NHL has had in in growing the game (3:00). Pat explains what all youth hockey coaches should be doing, and he reminisces about the "Miracle on Ice", and why the moment still reverberates to this day (13:00). He talks about USA Hockey's pipeline of players, the depth of talent in the U.S., and Jake Sanderson's NHL future (21:00). Pat wraps up talking about some of the key NHL alumni that have left an impact on USA Hockey and why it's so important to continue to push for diversity in the sport (26:00).