Jim Johannson, assistant executive director for USA Hockey and the general manager of the 2018 American Olympic team without NHL players, has died at the age of 53. USA Hockey announced that Johannson passed away in his sleep early Sunday morning at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We mourn the tragic and untimely loss of Jim Johannson, who has been one of the most prominent figures in American hockey for decades, both as a player and an administrator. Our condolences go out to his entire family, but especially to his loving wife Abby and their young daughter Ellie.”Johannson was with USA Hockey since 2000 in various roles. “Jim’s positive influence was enormous and will be felt for generations to come,” said Jim Smith, president of USA Hockey.

Source: Huffington Post January 21, 2018 18:56 UTC