USA Hockey News-In-Brief
Million, Kelley Promoted
USA Hockey announced today the promotion of Katie Million (Hannibal, N.Y.) to senior director of women’s national team programs, and Seamus Kelley (Norwood, Mass.) to manager of communications.
Million joined USA Hockey in Feb. 2019 as the director of women’s national team programs and under her leadership, U.S. women’s national teams have captured 13 medals on the international stage, highlighted by a gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Kelley became part of USA Hockey’s staff in August 2022 as coordinator of communications, and has been an important contributor in the promotion and visibility of USA Hockey programs, particularly surrounding youth and disabled hockey, and the sled national team program.
USA Hockey to be Presented with Playing It Forward Award by Hockey New Jersey
Hockey New Jersey will honor USA Hockey with the Playing It Forward Award on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at its Playing It Forward Gala. The event will take place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J.
In naming USA Hockey, Hockey New Jersey cites USA Hockey’s leadership in growing the game at every level; creating opportunity for generations of players, coaches and communities; and inspiring what is possible.
For more information, including how to attend, click HERE.
Women’s Olympic Team to be Honored by National Women’s History Museum
The gold medal-winning 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team will be honored with the Women Making History Award by the National Women’s History Museum on Friday, Nov. 6, in Chicago at the 15th Women Making History Awards Gala. The event, with honorary chair Meryl Streep, will take place at the AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.
Other honorees include Ruby Bridges, Gregg Renfrew and Laura Ricketts, as well as Serene Williams, Kristen Kelly and ArentFox Schiff.
The Gala celebrates individuals and organizations whose leadership has helped shape the nation's past while inspiring its future. For more information, including how to attend, click HERE.
