ALLAN WOODS
The news of the passing away of Allan Woods on April 26th 2015 at the age of 83 reached us - PAHF - with great sadness. Our sincerest sympathies goes to his wife Pam, his daughter Amanda and his grandchildren.
It can be said that Allan was a true American. His dedication to Hockey goes back as a player when being part of the USA in the Olympic Qualifier 1964. Later together with his friend John Greer and before the merger of IFWHA and FIH he was the leader promoter and motor of the FHAA/USFHA serving this body for 28 years.
He became a member of the FIH Council for 12 years then chairman of the FIH Equipment Committee and received the Diploma of Merit from the FIH in 2003.
Elected to the board of the PAHF in 1979 he remained there until 2005 when he became the first receiver of the PAHF Order of Merit. He served PAHF and FIH as Technical Official, Judge and Tournament Director in indoors and outdoors Competitions including Olympic Games, World Cups and Champions Trophies.
He was truly passionate about US and International Hockey. He ran several workshops concerning Equipment in the US always with great attendance. He edited his quarterly and later annual newsletter about US hockey activities as well as International news which was circulated to his many friends around the world. His presence at International Tournaments as well as Golden Oldies will sadly be missed by all that new him and will remain in our memories.
