About The Day | #SaluteToPlayers
USA Hockey's Salute to Players Day as part of Hockey Week Across America is dedicated to recognizing the players at all levels that help shape the love of hockey across the country. Coaches, parents and players themselves are encouraged to share photos and videos on social media using the #SaluteToPlayers.
Features | Salute To Players
Radio Call-Ins
Dave Ogrean | 9:30 a.m. ET
Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey, called into Stellick and Simmer in the Morning at 9:30 a.m. ET on SiriusXM's NHL Network Radio. Listen to Ogrean's interview below.
Jim Smith | 1:30 p.m. ET
Jim Smith, president of USA Hockey, is calling into NHL Game Day With Steve Kouleas at 1:30 p.m. ET onSiriusXM's NHL Network Radio.
Steve Cash | 5:17 p.m. ET
Steve Cash, a three-time Paralympic medalist (gold: 2010, 2014; bronze: 2006) is calling into The Power Play with Laughlin, O'Sullivan, Gordon at 5:17 p.m. ET on SiriusXM's NHL Network Radio.
Join The Social Conversation
Be part of the social conversation regarding USA Hockey's Hockey Week Across America initiative. Here's how you can participate in today's HWAA theme:
- Share photos of your favorite players on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #SaluteToPlayers
- Sample post: "Player X is someone I've always looked up to both on and off the ice. #SaluteToPlayers #HWAA"
Please note, #HWAA is the main hashtag throughout the week.
HWAA Daily Themes
| Date | Theme |
|---|---|
| Sunday, Feb. 19 | NBC's Hockey Day in America |
| Monday, Feb. 20 | Salute to Players |
| Tuesday, Feb. 21 | Salute to Coaches |
| Wednesday, Feb. 22 | Salute to Officials |
| Thursday, Feb. 23 | Salute to Local Rinks |
| Friday, Feb. 24 | Wear Your Favorite Jersey Day |
| Saturday, Feb. 25 | Try Hockey Day |
| Sunday, Feb. 26 | Celebrate Hockey Heroes |
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