International Youth Sports Foundation, Inc.

Kevin Hodson	Kevin Hodson is a former NHL Goaltender who played with Detroit Red Wings from 1996-1998 winning his first Stanley Cup with the team. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1999 where he played until he retired in 2003.
	Kevin Hodson sits on the Board of Directors for the International Youth Sports Foundation, Inc. (Chair Position).
“The foundation is dear to me because as a former athlete its a privilege to be able to provide a foundation to allow disabled individuals an opportunity to chase their dreams, team build, and become physically fit.”

Bob Banach	Bob Banach is the USA Disabled Hockey Southeastern District Representative. Bob is also the President of the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program, a non-profit organization for wounded military veterans.
Bob Banach grew up in the great white north of Essex Junction, Vermont. He started playing ice hockey at the age of 7. After high school he joined the U.S. Coast Guard. During his Coast Guard career he has played in many adult leagues and was the Coach/Captain for Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater’s hockey team. Upon retiring from the Coast Guard, Bob and his family moved to the northern Virginia area. Bob is the Hockey Director for the Nova Cool Cats Special Hockey Team. He is also the Southeastern District Representative for USA Disabled Hockey and a member of the Executive Board for the American Special Hockey Association.
Bob is a strong supporter of Non Profit organizations that help to promote disability and special hockey programs. He is a valued consultant to the International Youth Sports Foundation, Inc. He truly promotes and believes in the philosophy that "HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE.”

Noah Babin	Noah Babin is NHL Defenseman. He also played for University of Notre Dame CCHA from 2003-2007. Played for 2006-2008 Albany River Rats of the AHL. He signed as a free agent to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2007.
”Growing up in Florida playing hockey it takes a lot to advance. Christian Royer was one of those people who helped me at an early age become the hockey player I am today. His ability to help others is what makes me have no doubt his participation in the International Youth Sports Foundation will be a great success.”

Normand Rochefort	Normand Rochefort was an NHL Defenseman who played in 1986-87 NHL All-Star Games and 1987-88 Canada Can-Cup. This swung him into the NHL arena. He also played with New York Rangers from 1988-1992. He than signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Lightning from 1992-1993
Normand Rochefort resides in Sarasota, Florida today. He is director of the Turcotte Stick Handling School New England Region. Coach of the Team Florida Girls Hockey. He has a long standing relationship and has teamed with Christian Royer, of Ntensepowerskating, in developing hockey camps and skills development training for youth.
“I am a proud supporter of the International Youth Sports Foundation. I have been involved in teaching and developing programs for Kids for many years and truly believe that all Kids should have the chance to participate and develop in the sport that they love.”

Richard Bazinet	Richard Bazinet is a Minor Hockey and school program Coach . Richard coached many successful teams, winning different tournaments across North America at the AA and AAA levels. Involved in the first AAA type program in Quebec as of 2009.
“ This cause is dear to me because as a teacher and coach you get the chance to help many different kids at every level possible, and that foundation extend that philosophy to those who are specially gifted.”

Gilles Courteau	Commissioner, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Born in Trois-Rivières, Mr. Courteau is the eldest of a family of three children. He began his career as a statistician for the Draveurs of Trois-Rivières from 1975 to 1977, and then joined the QMJHL Organization to occupy the same position from 1977 to 1980.
His passion for hockey led him to the position of General Manager of the Quebec Remparts from 1980 to 1985, simultaneously occupying the role of Public Relations Agent for the NHL’s Quebec Nordiques from 1983 to 1985. On February 13th 1986, he became the QMJHL’s Commissioner. Four years ago, he celebrated his 20th anniversary at the helm of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with his wife, France Ebacher and his two children, Louis-Jean and Jessie. His involvement with major junior hockey in Quebec spans 29 years and his present involvements include his role as Vice-President of the Canadian Hockey League; he is a member of Hockey Canada’s Board of Directors and is Hockey Canada’s Representative at the “Junior Council Committee”.
"The QMJHL and its Commissioner, Gilles Courteau, proudly support “Frame your Passion!” through the International Youth Sports Foundation, Inc.”

Frederic Chabot	Frederic Chabot was an NHL Goaltender who played with the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers. He is also a goalie consultant in Canada, USA and Europe. He won a Gold Medal at the World Junior Championship in 2009 with Team Canada. Currently he the Goaltender Coach for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL.
`"I support the foundation for the great work they do with young disabled athletes."