The nationwide initiative was created by USA Hockey in 2008 to engage the hockey community in both celebrating the sport at all levels and exposing hockey to new audiences.

Each day of Hockey Week Across America will include a theme, including individual days to salute players (Monday), coaches (Tuesday), officials (Wednesday) and local rinks (Thursday), as well as the traditional themes of Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey Day (Friday), Try Hockey Day (Saturday) and Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes (Sunday). NBC’s Hockey Day in America kicks off the week-long celebration on Sunday, Feb. 16.

Additional details surrounding Hockey Week Across America will be unveiled in the months ahead. For a look back at last year's Hockey Week Across America, click here.