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| Abbreviation | AHCA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1947; 78 years ago (1947) |
| Founded at | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Purpose | Athletics |
TheAmerican Hockey Coaches Association was formed in 1947 inBoston.[1] The founding members coachedcollege ice hockey but membership has grown to include coaches at every level of the sport fromyouth hockey toprofessional 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 hockeyAll-Americans in both divisions and both genders.
They also name the top coach in each of the divisions and genders:
The organization also awards theTerry Flanagan Award, given to an assistant coach each year in recognition of the coach's entire career.
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