United States Hockey League (USHL)

President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan has been extended! “I appreciate the continued support of our ownership group,” said Hefferan. “The 2026–27 season will mark the twenty-fifth year of the USHL’s Tier I designation by USA Hockey, and the League continues to lead and evolve in a changing elite hockey landscape. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and honored to continue serving as Commissioner of the USHL.” https://lnkd.in/gPqTKhFG

Welcome Joe Banach as Vice President of Business Development! (Or shoot him a note at banach@ushl.com) 👋 With more than 15 years of partnership, sales, and activation, Banach brings a diverse skill set to the USHL. In his role with the League, Banach is responsible for expanding the league’s commercial footprint, growing revenue, and establishing strategic partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability, visibility, and continued excellence in player development, fan engagement, and league expansion. Banach was previously the Director of Corporate and Strategic Partnerships with USA Football. While there, he secured several marquee partnerships while leading strategic planning and fiscal oversight for partnership operations. He served as a key member of USA Football’s leadership team, aligning partnership strategy with organizational and Olympic objectives, while also driving all aspects of new business development. He was directly involved in a multi-year partnership forged between USA Football and Under Armour.   “Joe brings exactly the kind of national-level partnership experience the USHL needs as we continue to strengthen our commercial platform and expand our visibility across the hockey and broader sports landscape,” said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan. “He has helped lead major sponsorship initiatives connected to Olympic programs, professional franchises, and national governing bodies, and he understands how to translate those relationships into meaningful long-term value for an organization.”   “The USHL plays a central role in the American development pathway to NCAA Division I hockey, the National Hockey League, and the United States Olympic Team,” added Hefferan. “As the league continues to expand its footprint and elevate its business operations, Joe’s leadership will help us build the strategic partnerships necessary to support our players, our member clubs, and the league’s long-term strength.” More: tinyurl.com/3tsyy5kn

The 2026 USHL Fall Classic is headed to the Windy City! 💨 The United States Hockey League (USHL) Fall Classic will be played in Chicago, Ill. at Blackhawks Ice Center, home of the Chicago Steel (USHL), from Sept. 16-20, 2026. The Steel begin play in its new home on the west side of Chicago next season at USG Arena, located in the four-sheet facility that serves as the official training home of the Chicago Blackhawks. "We are extremely excited to host our marquee, season-opening event in the new home of the Chicago Steel and the Chicago Blackhawks training facility," said Glenn Hefferan, USHL President and Commissioner. "The Steel, Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks Ice Center, and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI) will provide our players with great exposure for NCAA and NHL scouts in a major hockey hub, and shine a spotlight on players across top youth programs in North America. Thank you to the Pittsburgh Penguins, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, corporate partners, and hundreds of volunteers for their tremendous support in building this event over the past decade. We look forward to welcoming more than 400 professional, college, and junior scouts to a new location next year.” More: shorturl.at/7YZQ5

Development matters, and the results show. This is the USHL.

📍 Rochester, N.Y. Special thank you to Chris O'Donnell and Colleen Wegman for their support and partnership last week at the fifth annual American Cup powered by Wegmans Food Markets

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College hockey runs through the USHL. We take pride in sending our players to the next level - whenever that time comes for them. More than 800 former USHLers are on NCAA rosters this season, including top prospects like Michael Hage from the Chicago Steel (USHL), Joey Moldowney from the Des Moines Buccaneers and Sacha Boisvert from the Muskegon Lumberjacks Which team or player are you watching this season?

We were excited to welcome Enduraphin as the Official Protein Partner of the 2025 DICK’S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic! 🏒💪 Player development doesn’t stop at the rink, it continues in the gym, in recovery, and in everyday habits. That’s why we’re teaming up with Enduraphin, whose NSF Certified products are built for athletes. This year, all 16 teams were fueled by Enduraphin’s innovative PHINTECH™ bottles at the 10th annual Fall Classic

National Hockey League (NHL) Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and Jonny Lazarus discussed #USHL development at the #2025NHLDraft. Full Interview: https://shorturl.at/fBTiV

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