There are more than 5,400 members in Atlanta’s hockey community, and over the years, we’ve been fortunate to be able to provide financial support, scholarships, and assistance to many of our players and their families when they needed it most. This wouldn’t have been possible without contributions from people like you.
Established in 2004, The Atlanta Hockey Foundation (AHF) benefits all current and former Atlanta Amateur Hockey League (AAHL) players and their families in times of need. To reach our goals and promote our cause, the AHF plans events and entertains members to raise the much needed donations to assist to our community.
Your tax-deductible donation will go toward assisting those who need it and helping our foundation become self-sufficient. Our hope is that you’ll never need the AHF. But in the circumstance that you do, please know we’re here to help.
If you would like to volunteer or sponsor any of our events please contact the Foundation at volunteer@aahlfoundation.org
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Drew Friedman
Drew Friedman
AAHL Foundation
The Atlanta Hockey Foundations operates as an independent, not-for-profit organization, separate from the AAHL.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANDREW "DREW" FRIEDMAN
Drew grew up playing hockey on the ponds of Massachusetts. He was hesitant to lace back up after moving to Atlanta in 1995 but soon learned how great the AAHL was. He’s played in the AAHL since. Drew has captained multiple teams throughout his years in the AAHL. Drew currently captains 2 teams; LAAA Niners and O35 Predators. He graduated Northeastern University with a Mechanical Engineering degree and has spent his professional life in Building Construction and Technology. Drew has been the President of the Atlanta Hockey Foundation since its inception in 2004. He has served on other not-for-profit boards including Camp Horizon and the Georgia Sled Hockey Foundation. He continues to play ice hockey, enjoys his HIIT workouts, fishing, camping, hiking and the arts.
DOUG TASHMA
Doug grew up playing hockey in St. Louis, graduated from Northwestern University and for almost 30 years lived in Chicago where he started playing hockey again as an adult. He moved to Atlanta in 2014 with his wife, Lauren, and two children, Josh and Erica. Doug immediately joined the AAHL where he has played on several teams and he now serves as the captain of two teams. He has spent his entire business career in the insurance, employee benefits and risk management industry and he currently works as an Executive Vice President for RMC Group. Doug is the newest member of the Atlanta Hockey Foundation Board as he was appointed Treasurer of the AHF in 2017.
MIKE BURKE
Mike Burke grew up playing hockey in Rhode Island, moved to Suwannee, GA in 1995. Play in the Coed League before joining the AAHL. Served on the Board of Directors as the secretary for a number of years before stepping down due to job constraints. Developed great friendships by playing for many different teams within the AAHL. Joined the Foundation as secretary in 2012. Married for 38 years and counting with 3 children and 3 grandchildren.
BOB PARKER
Bob Parker is a past president of the AAHL Board of Directors and a member of the Foundation since it's start.