Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Feature: With LIU program still in relevant infancy, Sharks’ Quinn working at rink, out in community to lay foundation, ‘something that can make this program great’

By Matthew Semisch | Having only launched in 2020, Long Island’s men’s hockey program has worked to build a fanbase for the Sharks, who know community work goes a long way toward that goal. And there probably isn’t another LIU player who has delivered on that brief quite like senior forward Jack Quinn has. Carrying on with a servant […] | more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Feature: For Cornell’s Kempf, Big Red Blocks for Healing initiative benefiting local community, honoring late mother

By Dan Rubin | Hank Kempf didn’t think much about the case of trail mix that was in his house until it became more than a snack. It was June in the Dominican Republic, but Kempf and his Cornell hockey teammates were sweltering in the heat as part of an annual service trip organized by coach Mike Schafer. For […] | more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Feature: After launching Merrimack College Women’s Hockey Community Service Committee, Szott continuing with other volunteer, fundraising opportunities in Merrimack Valley

By Nicole Haase | Merrimack senior defender Raice Szott has been named a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award, which is celebrating its 29th season, is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen – a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to her team but also to the community through leadership in volunteerism. This is the […] | more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Feature: Penn State’s Lugris taking on enjoyable role as ‘a catalyst’ in helping to build, grow local sled hockey program

By Matthew Semisch | Game recognizes game. And every so often, game helps game level up. Over the past few years, a local sled hockey team in State College, Pennsylvania, has developed a fan following among Penn State’s men’s hockey program. Nittany Lions coach Guy Gadowsky approached the State College Coyotes, who practice out of PSU’s Pegula Ice Arena, […] | more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation Announces Five Finalists for 2024

By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced five finalists for the 2024 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service. Hank Kempf (Wilmette, Ill.), Junior, Defense, Cornell University Kempf founded the “Big Red Blocks for Healing” campaign that is raising funds for Kesem, a national charitable organization that supports […] | more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation Announces 18 Nominees for 2024

By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | Minneapolis, Minn. — The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced 18 nominees for the 2024 Hockey Humanitarian Award on Monday afternoon. The award, which is celebrating its 29th season, is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large […] | more

Minnesota Duluth’s Gabbie Hughes tabbed as 2023 Hockey Humanitarian recipient

By Pete Souris | I congratulate the award’s other finalists for their varied and innovative community service initiatives. This means a lot more to me than just a personal recognition, it’s a victory for mental health awareness in general Gabbie Hughes Graduate senior center Gabbie Hughes (Lino Lakes, Minn.) of the University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team has […] | more

Taking words from mother, Saint Anselm’s Rosen giving back to Washington D.C. hometown with newfound charity

By Tim Costello | A young boy, a hockey mom’s encouraging words, a love of sport, a local rink and service to the community have all been woven together over time to create an entrepreneurial vision that is born of hockey but committed to so much more in the Washington D.C. area and beyond. Saint Anselm freshman forward Will […] | more

Volunteering time in local area, RPI’s Price on path to empowering community, finding path to self-determination

By Nicole Haase | For the second straight year, Rensselaer senior defender Hannah Price is a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award. The Pittsburgh native has made a massive impact not just on RPI’s campus, but in the greater university community of Troy, N.Y. in her time at the school. Currently serving as president of the Student Athlete Advisory […] | more

UMass Boston’s Men In Blades aiming for legacy to be ‘that it is important to put the needs of others above you and that service to others is important for each and every one of us’

By Tim Costello | Amazingly, two sometimes isn’t enough as it applies to movie franchises. The “Men In Black” series has completed three successful and linked storylines much like the intrepid Men In Blades (MIB) have done with their third consecutive nomination and earning finalist status for the Hockey Humanitarian Award. While the recognition is greatly appreciated and humbling, […] | more