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USA Hockey Annual Congress Wrap

By Mass Hockey, 06/21/17, 2:15PM EDT

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Thirteen (13) Massachusetts Hockey members were honored at USA Hockey's 80th Annual Congress. Check out the list of award winners, and read the full recap of the 80th Annual Congress here.
 
USAH Service Awards:

5 years:

David Briggs, Associate Registrar, Massachusetts District (2012-2017)

Don Derosia, Director, Massachusetts District (2012-17); Junior Council (2012-13); Player Development Committee (2013-17)

Paul Donohoe, Associate Registrar, Massachusetts District (2012-17)

Peter Giuliano, Associate Registrar, Massachusetts District (2012-17)

Kevin Kavanagh, Adult Council (2012-17)

10 Years:

Felix Costanza, Associate Registrar, Massachusetts District (2007-17)

20 years: 

Michael Bonish, Director, Massachusetts District (2010-17); High School Section (1997-2017); 

Stephen Palmacci, Associate Registrar, Massachusetts District (1996-2007, 2011-13); Affiliate President, Massachusetts District (2008-11); Registrar, Massachusetts District (2011-17)

25 years:

Alan Ashare, Safety & Protective Equipment Committee (1999-2017); Finance & Investment Committee (20017-15); Director Emeritus (20018-17); Director At-Large (1990-2008); Director, Massachusetts District (1987-90)

Female Honors Awards:
 
Milton Youth Hockey, Massachusetts District 
 
Dave Perston Goalie of the Year: 
 
Keith Petruzzelli (Wilbraham)
 
Distinguished Achievement Award:
 
Joe Bertagna (Gloucester) - Hockey East Commissioner and Inducted into 2017 Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame

80th Annual Congress Summary

USA Hockey’s four-day Annual Congress, which capped the organization's 80th anniversary season, concluded here Saturday (June 10) with Pat Kelleher officially taking the reigns as executive director as the closing piece of business at the Board of Directors meeting.