Don Kohlman was an avid sportsman, but his true passion was Hockey. For over 55 years he gave his talent and time as a player, coach, manager, and builder of the game. Don was one of the original founding members of the Blue-Line Hockey Club and an active member of the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association and USA Hockey. Don was a founder of the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame and was inducted in 1977. He was named “Man of the Year” by USA Hockey in 2006. He was often referred to as “Mr. Hockey”.

2009 Recipient - Matthew Brunette (Green Bay)