USA Ball Hockey News
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U16 National Team News
Congratulations to Shannon Taylor (16 Girls) and Ryan Shannon (U16 Boys) named General Managers for this summer’s ISBHF World Junior Championships. Ryan Shannon is returning for his 4th term as GM for the U16 Boys, while Shannon Taylor has been promoted from Team Mass Future Stars coach to National Team GM. Boys tryouts are open…
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Shannon Turner Named ISBHF Women’s Coach of the Year
Bratislava, Slovakia – Congratulations to Shannon Turner named 2025 Female Coach of the Year by the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation! Coach Shannon’s impact went far beyond running lines and drawing up plays on a clipboard. Her approach to ball hockey was intentional and steady, built on smart matchups, defensive discipline, and trusting the…
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New Frostbite Series has Everyone Gearing Up for the Holidays
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BACK-TO-BACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS – WILLIAMSTOWN HS
Congratulations to Williamstown (NJ) High School on winning back-to-back National Championships in the National Scholastic Ball Hockey League, High School Division. Williamstown defeated Penn Hills (PA) in the final 3-0 to cap off a dominant season led by USA U16 National Team Players Ian Bassilo, Jake Glenn and Gavin Ambrose. Thanks goes out to all…
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Shop for Your Gold Medal Gear
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Team NJ Future Stars Coaching Opportunities
NEW JERSEY – Interested in becoming a head coach or an assistant coach? Register today by telling us why you deserve a chance. General Manager, Bob Kibler, and his staff will be in touch after receiving your application. For more information about the event, see the Future Stars page on our website. If you have…
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USA Women’s Masters Team Win Gold in Bratislava, Slovakia
Congratulations to the USA Master’s (35+) Division Gold Medal winners on bringing the title back to the states after defeating Canada 2-1 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Lindsey Machak opened up the scoring in the second period. Canada quickly tied the game at 1 after putting home a loose ball at the goal crease. Lauren Gifford scored,…
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Ball Hockey on Long Island
MASSAPEQUA, NY – Over Columbus Day weekend, USA Ball Hockey and member league Dek Superstars partnered up on Long Island to bring a free ball hockey clinic to local children and their families! Long Island has long been one of ball hockey’s best kept secrets for decades, boasting countless leagues and generations of players over…
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James “Chicky” Mentis Hired as the Head Coach of the USA Men’s National Team
USA Ball Hockey is proud to announce that James “Chicky” Mentis will be leading the charge in the CzechRepublic for Team USA next June as he is hired to fulfill the role of Head Coach for the U.S. Men’sNational Team. “I’m excited to accept the Team USA Head Coaching position and eager to share my…
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Growing the Game in the Mountains of Washington State
WINTHROP, WA – Over Labor Day weekend, USA Ball Hockey and new partner Emerald City Ball Hockey united in the mountains of Washington state to bring a free ball hockey clinic to local children and their families! Located in Winthrop, Washington, the Winthrop rink offers stunning views and a state-of-the-art facility for ball hockey and…
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USA Ball Hockey Future Stars Invitational Set to Ignite Utica, NY on August 5th
Get ready for the premier youth ball hockey event in North America! The USA Ball Hockey Future Stars Invitational is gearing up to take over Utica, NY from August 5-7, 2026, promising an action-packed weekend that showcases the brightest young talent in the sport. Six Competitive Divisions, Over 600 Athletes This year’s invitational will feature more than 30 powerhouse…
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Team USA is Bringing Home the Hardware!
PRAGUE, CZECHIA – The 2025 Ball Hockey World Junior Championships have come to a close, and Team USA has some hardware to show for their efforts! U16 Boys – Silver Medal 🥈 Our boys earned a Silver medal in the U16 category, making it all the way to the finals but coming up just short…
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The Club Championships 2025: Who Will Rise, Who Will Fall?
PITTSBURGH, PA – Another year has come, and gone, and with the changing of the seasons begins the most exciting time of the year for ball hockey players, and fans; tournament season. One of the biggest tournaments of the year, and the third to take place this year in the Men’s circuit is the Club…
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Hockey in the Mountain West Region: Red Rock Hockey Brings Opportunity to Utah and Nevada
ST. GEORGE, UTAH – Red Rock Hockey is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to promoting ball hockey throughout the Western United States. With active divisions in both St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization gives incredible opportunities to hockey loving youth across state lines. Red Rock Hockey is officially recognized and sanctioned…
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Knapper Debuts Epic Commercial Featuring Team USA Superstars Jonny Ruiz and Becky Dobson
MONTREAL, QC – Last month, USA Ball Hockey’s official equipment sponsor, Knapper, debuted their epic 1-minute long commercial, featuring Men’s Team USA Captain Jonny Ruiz and Women’s Team USA superstar Becky Dobson. Set in a snowny landscape of the far north, Knapper tells a story of manufacturing products of the highest quality and using them…
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NBHL Kicks Off 5th Season with Brand New Divisions and Tiers
The National Ball Hockey League (NBHL) officially dropped the ball on its 5th season this past weekend, launching another exciting year of competition in three of its most established regions: New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Washington D.C. Teams across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 took to the courts, alongside the debut of the brand…
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Battle in the Bay: Tampa hosts first Grow the Game Day of 2025
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA – On March 8th, 2025, local U13 ice hockey teams in the state of Florida came together for the first USA Ball Hockey Grow the Game Day of 2025, marking an exciting milestone for the sport’s expansion in the region. The event showcased a thrilling display of passion, competitive spirit, and skill,…
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Ball Hockey in Massapequa: The Rise of Dek Superstars
LONG ISLAND, NY – Long Island’s hockey scene has been completely revolutionized, thanks to Sebastian Giarratano and the Nassau County Police Activity League Executive Board. Through their dedication to the community, Ball Hockey has become accessible to everyone in the Long Island region, providing new opportunities for players of all ages to enjoy the game…
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Leominster Americans Win 2nd Straight Ball Hockey Winter Classic After a 4OT Semifinal
EDISON, NEW JERSEY – The Leominster Americans won their 2nd straight title at the 2025 Ball Hockey Winter Classic this past weekend, taking down the Garden State Warriors in the Finals. Led by Team USA members JD Dutney, Korey Wilson, Brandon Jones, Cory Frederickson, Nick Carter, and goaltender Andrew Carter, the Americans made easy work…
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Team MA Girls Future Stars Tryout Registration
MASSACHUSETTS – Does your young athlete want to represent Team MA Girls in the 2026 Future Stars Invitational? Tryouts are coming up in April! The Future Stars Invitational is a weekend competition each summer featuring the best youth ball hockey players from each state. For more information about the event, see the Future Stars page…
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Team NY Future Stars Tryout Registration
NEW YORK – Does your young athlete want to represent Team New York in the 2025 Future Stars Invitational? Tryouts are coming up in March! The Future Stars Invitational is a weekend competition each summer featuring the best youth ball hockey players from each state. This summer, the tournament will be taking place July 25-27…
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Team PA Boys Future Stars Tryout Registration
PENNSYLVANIA – Does your young athlete want to represent Team PA Boys in the 2025 Future Stars Invitational? Tryouts are coming up in March! The Future Stars Invitational is a weekend competition each summer featuring the best youth ball hockey players from each state. For more information about the event, see the Future Stars page…
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Former Pittsburgh Ball Hockey Player Brandon Svoboda Wins Gold Medal with USA at 2025 World Juniors
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – From the Dek of Murrysville, PA to the biggest stage in Junior ice hockey, Brandon Svoboda has seen it all since he first picked up a hockey stick at 4 years old. Svoboda, a native of Greater Pittsburgh, grew up like many others in the Pittsburgh area playing the game of Dek…
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Team MA Boys Future Stars Tryout Registration
MASSACHUSETTS – Does your young athlete want to represent Team MA Boys in the 2025 Future Stars Invitational? Tryouts are coming up in April! The Future Stars Invitational is a weekend competition each summer featuring the best youth ball hockey players from each state. For more information about the event, see the Future Stars page…
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Team PA Girls Future Stars Tryout Registration
Does your young athlete want to represent Team Pennsylvania in the 2025 Future Stars Invitational? Tryouts are coming up in February! The Future Stars Invitational is a weekend competition each summer featuring the best youth ball hockey players from each state. For more information about the event, see the Future Stars page on our website….
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Future Stars Announces New Location for 2025
UTICA, NY – USA Ball Hockey is proud to announce that the 2025 Future Stars Tournament will be held at the Nexus Center and ADK Bank Center in Utica, NY. This premier facility features three full-sized rinks (85′ x 200′) and will provide an exceptional environment for both athletes and spectators. Participating states and teams…
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Coaches and Officials | Press Releases | U18 Boys National Team | USA Team Updates | Women's National Team
2024 Team USA Staff Honored by ISBHF
PRAGUE, CZECHIA – Please join us in congratulating Jen Wilson and Mike Battista on receiving top honors for their dedication, leadership, and success on the international stage. USA Ball Hockey is proud to recognize these two outstanding individuals for their contributions to the sport this year. 🏆 Female Coach of the Year: Jennifer Wilson Wilson’s…
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Brooke Wolejko Named ISBHF Women’s Player of the Year
PRAGUE, CZECHIA – Congratulations to our very own Brooke Wolejko on being named ISBHF Female Player of the Year! Wolejko finished the tournament with a 0.943 SV% and backstopped the way to the very first Gold Medal for the USA Women’s National Team! Brooke also earned the award for Best Goalkeeper in the Women’s tournament,…
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Women’s Development Director – Applications Open Now!
USA Ball Hockey is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women’s Development Director role. This voluntary position is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the growth of women’s ball hockey across the United States. The primary objective of the Women’s Development Director is to increase participation in the…
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Men’s U18 US National Team Development Camp Registration
Join us for the upcoming Evaluation and Development Camp for the U18 USA Ball Hockey Team, taking place from November 30th to December 1st at The Hockey Dek in Springfield, PA (1440 Wallingford Road, Springfield, PA). Team USA U18s will be competing in the ISBHF Junior World Championships overseas in the summer of 2026, looking…
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2026 Women’s National Team Evaluations
The journey to make the 2026 U.S. Women’s Ball Hockey National Team is officially underway, with four evaluation opportunities spread across three tournaments and one invite-only camp. These events give players a chance to show their skills in high-stakes competition while giving evaluators insight into team chemistry, dedication, and game readiness. Good luck to all…
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NHL Tonight: USA Ball Hockey
Colleen Murphy and Sarah Hughson of the USA Womens Team interview on NHL Network to discuss their gold medals US Women’s National Team captain Colleen Murphy and defender Sarah Hughson were invited to the NHL Network set to discuss their Gold Medal performance at the 2024 Ball Hockey World Championships this summer in Visp, Switzerland!…
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New Certification Courses Available!
Level 1 USABH Certifications – Online Courses! Referee Certifications Wednesday August 28 – 7:00pm ET Wednesday September 4 – 7:00pm ET Coaching Certifications Saturday August 17 – 7:00pm ET Wednesday August 21 – 7:00pm ET
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Knapper Partners with USA Ball Hockey to Revolutionize the Sport
Knapper, the leading innovator in the world of ball hockey equipment, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with USA Ball Hockey aimed at significantly boosting the growth, visibility, and popularity of ball hockey across the United States. USA Ball Hockey is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Knapper, the leading innovator in the…
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Congrats to ALL CAPS ALL HER!
ALL CAPS ALL HER NHL Stanley Award! We would like to congratulate our friends over at the Washington Capitals for their 2024 NHL Stanley Award for ALL CAPS ALL HER initiative. They are one of the biggest supporters of our Womens program and USA Ball Hockey in general. Click here for full details
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World Junior Championships 2024 Player Recognition
Congratulations to all of our players and staff who competed in the World Junior Championships We would like to capitalize a few players who the ISBHF have recognized: Collin Moffett – Best Goalie Ian Basilio – All Tournament Team Drake Manning Almeida – Best Forward Chase Bergeron – All Tournament Team Zach Warner-Senee – All…
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World Championships 2024 Player Recognition
VISP, SWITZERLAND – Congratulations to all of our players and staff who competed in the World Championships! We would like to capitalize a few players who the ISBHF have recognized: Emma Seitz – Top Scorer Brooke Wolejko – Best Goalie Katherine Murphy – All Tournament Team Johnny Ruiz – All-Tournament Team Drew Albright – All-Tournament…
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USA Men Win Bronze in Switzerland
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In a thrilling rematch of the men’s opening game, the American team lined up against host Switzerland to compete for a medal. Korey Wilson initiated the scoring with an early tip-in goal from a Nick Carter point shot. The scoring for the Leominster boys continued with JD Dutney finding the back of…
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USA Women Win Gold in Switzerland!
VISP, SWITZERLAND – The USA Women’s team made history by clinching their first-ever gold medal at the ISBHF World Championships, defeating the top-seeded Czechia team 3-0 in a thrilling rematch. This victory marked a significant achievement for the American squad, who had previously bested Czechia in a shootout earlier in the tournament. The game began…
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USA Men’s Semi-Final vs Czechia
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In a highly anticipated semi-final rematch, the American men’s team faced off against the Czechia team that had previously defeated them 6-0 in the preliminary games. The game began with a setback for the Americans as Czechia capitalized on a penalty shot from a hooking call, securing an early goal. However, the…
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USA Men’s Quarterfinal vs Slovakia
VISP, SWITZERLAND – The Americans, coming out of the A2 pool with the 2 seed, faced a formidable opponent in the Slovakia ball hockey team for their quarterfinal matchup. The game began with a tightly contested first period, showcasing strong defensive efforts from both sides. The breakthrough came early in the second period when Connor…
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USA Women’s Semi-Final vs Canada
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In a highly anticipated rematch against their arch-rival Canadians, the American women’s ball hockey team brought intense energy and determination at 8 AM. The match carried the theme of revenge after a hard-fought 2-0 loss earlier in the tournament. Brooke Wolejko started strong in goal, making numerous crucial saves, especially during several…
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USA Women vs Canada [Prelims Game 5]
VISP, SWITZERLAND – The US women’s team, fresh off their late-night shootout win over Czechia, faced their rivals, Canada, in their next matchup. The game started with an early goal for Canada, coming off a rebound from a point shot. The Canadians intensified their offensive efforts in the first period, but goaltender Maxie Weisz stood…
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USA Men vs Czechia [Prelims Game 4]
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In their final preliminary game of the tournament, the US men’s team faced the consistently strong Czechia in a battle for first place in the A2 division. The game started tightly contested, but an early Czech goal off an odd-man rush put the Czechs ahead 1-0. The Czech offense continued to press,…
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USA Women vs Czechia [Prelims Game 4]
RARON, SWITZERLAND – In their first marquee matchup of the tournament, the U.S. women’s team faced off against the formidable Czechia in a thrilling night game. The standout performer was goalie Brooke Wolejko, whose stellar play was central to the game’s narrative. The Americans struck early with a power play goal from Sarah Hughson, then…
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USA Men vs Italy [Prelims Game 3]
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In their third matchup, the U.S. men’s team faced Italy with a chance to take the lead in the A2 grouping. The game contrasted sharply with the high-paced contest against Finland, starting off slowly with both teams struggling to find the net. The first two periods were dominated by impressive saves from…
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USA Men vs Finland [Prelims Game 2]
VISP, SWITZERLAND – The men’s team, fresh off a big opening night win against host Switzerland, faced a tough challenge against a strong Finnish team. Nic Levesque opened the scoring less than three minutes into the game after a great passing play. The Finns quickly responded, but Mike Malloy put the U.S. back in the…
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USA Women vs Great Britain [Prelims Game 3]
RARON, SWITZERLAND – The women’s team secured another dominant win, defeating Great Britain 5-0. Emma Seitz was the standout player, scoring the first goal by capitalizing on a rebound from a tough angle in the first period. Despite significant offensive pressure, the Great Britain goalkeeper kept it at 1-0 by the end of the first…
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USA Women vs Switzerland [Prelims Game 2]
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In their second game of the tournament, the women’s team would establish themselves as one of the strongest teams in the tournament with a 6-0 win over Switzerland. The offense was led by an explosive start with an early goal by Alexandra Vakos, setting the tone for the game. They dominated their…
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USA Women vs Slovakia [Prelims Game 1]
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In their opening game of the 2024 World Championships, the U.S. women’s team secured a 4-2 victory over Slovakia, highlighted by stellar performances from Becky Dobson, Hannah Lindey, and Taylor Steadman. The game began with a power play opportunity for the U.S., and Becky made no mistake, swarming the net to score…
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USA Men vs Switzerland [Prelims Game 1]
VISP, SWITZERLAND – In a thrilling ball hockey matchup, the game saw a dynamic display of skill and teamwork, with Jordan Albright, Drew Albright, and Brandon Jones leading the charge for their team. The game started with intense back-and-forth action, with both teams striving to gain the upper hand. It was Brandon Jones who broke…
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World Championships Players to Watch
Taylor Steadman has had stellar performances in the recent Womens A Tournaments, contributing significantly to her team’s success. With a circuit leading 9 points, she has been showcasing her offensive prowess and playmaking abilities on the court. She also led the New England Nightmare to a NBHL Womens Tier Mylec Cup Championship this past year….
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Cherie Stewart Named GM of Women’s Masters National Team
NEW YORK, NY – Cherie Stewart has been appointed as the General Manager of the USA Women’s Masters National Ball Hockey Team for the 2025 tournament.Stewart boasts an impressive career in USA Ball Hockey, having previously represented the USA Women’s Ball Hockey National Team from 2015 to 2022, receiving silver medals in 2017 and 2019,…
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Jonny Ruiz Named Head Coach of U23 Men’s National Team
From captain to coach, USA Ball Hockey is proud to announce that U.S. Men’s National Team captain, Jonny Ruiz, will be leading the U23 Men next summer as head coach. Jonny has been a part of the national team program for over a decade, participating in ISBHF events since 2012. He was an assistant coach…
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Taylor Steadman Named Head Coach of U20 Women’s National Team
Welcome back to the bench, Taylor Steadman! Steadman took the reins as head coach of the U21 Women’s National Team bench only a few months before the 2023 team left for the @isbhf World Championships. Steady was a positive role model to the women who competed in Europe and helped to bring a band of…
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Washington Capitals and U.S. Women’s National Ball Hockey Team Announce Partnership
via Washington Capitals: Arlington, VA – The Washington Capitals and the USA Ball Hockey’s Women’s National Team (USWNT) announced a partnership today on behalf of the Capitals ALL CAPS ALL HER platform that will see the Capitals serve as the presenting sponsor of the U.S. Women’s National Ball Hockey team’s final evaluation camp. The camp…
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Dan Coldwell Named GM of Men’s National Team
EDISON, NJ – USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is excited to announce that it has named Dan Coldwell as the new Men’s National Team General Manager. Dan is currently the Head Coach of the Phoenixville Graffix tournament team, after having played for them for almost 20 years. He was also a member of the USA Master’s…
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High School Ball Hockey League Partnership
USA Ball Hockey is proud to announce the Partnership/Sanctioning of The High School Ball Hockey League (HSBHL, LLC) as The Official High School Ball Hockey League in the United States. The Partnership between USA Ball Hockey and The HSBHL is structured along the core goals of both programs. Growing the Game, dedication to youth players…
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Jennifer Wilson named Head Coach of Women’s National Team
ARLINGTON, VA – USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is excited to announce that it has appointed Jennifer Wilson as the Head Coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) that will compete at the ISBHF World Championships to be held in Switzerland in June of 2024. Wilson is currently serving in her 5th season as Head…
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SAVE THE DATE: THE FUTURE STARS INVITATIONAL IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 26-28, 2022
Back by popular demand, USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the Future Stars Invitational at the gorgeous, state-of-the-art Buffalo River Works Sports and Entertainment Complex. Mark your calendars to travel to Northern New York with us August 26-28, 2022. Tryout information for players with birthyears of 2006 or…
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A New Date and a New Division for the Future Stars of Ball Hockey
USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is excited to announce that it will carry out its plan to partner with the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) and host its first ever youth event called “The Future Stars Invitational.” Due to the global pandemic, the previously scheduled late spring of 2020 event will now take place August 27-29,…
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Tom Ruiz Named Director of the Men’s & Women’s Senior National Teams
USA Ball Hockey is excited to announce that it has named Tom Ruiz as the organization’s Director of the Men’s and Women’s Senior National teams. Mr. Ruiz has served as the assistant coach on the Men’s National team since 2015. His purpose as Director is to support the General Managers of both the men and…
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USA Ball Hockey Unanimously Voted Official Member Status with ISBHF
BOSTON — USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is honored and excited to announce that we have been granted full member status with the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF), the official worldwide governing body of the sport. USABH will now have full authority to develop teams and send them to ISBHF World Championships for all…
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USA Ball Hockey Introduces Angelo Terrana as the New Women’s National Team General Manager
WASHINGTON D.C. — USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is excited to announce that Angelo Terrana of Washington, D.C. has accepted the offer to become General Manager of the Women’s U.S. National Team, effective immediately. Terrana replaces Jason Kelly of Media, PA, who retired from his role as General Manager in October of 2019. “I’ve known Angelo…
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