About the Lincoln Ice Hockey Association

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lincoln Ice Hockey Association (LIHA) is to promote a fun and learning environment for the growth of the sport of ice hockey and all its participants through encouragement, development, and the administration of ice hockey in Lincoln. 

Core Values

LIHA embraces, supports and emphasizes the core values of USA Hockey, Inc., the national governing body for the sport of hockey in the United States.

Sportsmanship

Foremost of all values is to learn a sense of fair play. Become humble in victory, gracious in defeat. We will foster friendship with teammates and opponents alike.

Respect for the Individual

Treat all others as you expect to be treated.

Integrity

We seek to foster honesty and fair play beyond mere strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game.

Pursuit of Excellence (Individual/Team/Organizational Levels) 

Each member of the organization, whether player, volunteer or staff should seek to perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of their ability.

Enjoyment

It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewarding for all participants.

Loyalty

We aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and fellow members of the sport of hockey.

Teamwork

We value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork is reinforced and rewarded by success in the hockey experience.