American Hockey Coaches Association
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| Abbreviation | AHCA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1947 |
| Founded at | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Purpose | Athletics |
The American Hockey Coaches Association was formed in 1947 in
youth hockey to professional ice hockey
, although the organization maintains a focus on the collegiate game.
Aside from its collaborative and community functions, the association also names several award winners each year, most significantly the college ice hockey All-Americans in both divisions and both genders.
They also name the top coach in each of the divisions and genders:
- Spencer Penrose Award, Division I men
- AHCA Coach of the Year, Division I women
- Edward Jeremiah Award, Division III men
- Women's Division III Coach of the Year
The organization also awards the Terry Flanagan Award, given to an assistant coach each year in recognition of the coach's entire career.
References
- ^ "What is the AHCA?". American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
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