USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. Founded on March 16, 1920 at the Duquesne Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has nearly 600,000 registered members. Its mission is to promote the growth of hockey in America and provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing and administering the sport. read more