USA Hockey's Executive Director Pat Kelleher joins the pod during Hockey Week Across America to chat about the current state of the organization and some of its major initiatives, including steps to make hockey more inclusive and diverse across the country (3:47), encouraging a more prominent role for women throughout the organization (7:04), and if the recent spotlight on outdated coaching tactics has any effect on the governing body (11:01). Plus, Pat discusses the thought process behind rule changes in youth hockey to combat racism, USA Hockey's philosophy on skill development at the grassroots level, pressure to move the men and women's national teams forward and the push for more success internationally, as well as his own hockey origins and where he developed a passion for the game.

For more information on Hockey Week Across America, go to HockeyWeekAcrossAmerica.com or USAHockey.com.

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