Join us for a coffee and chat with Noah Welch, President of The Dome Red Deer! This Boston native grew up with big dreams of playing in the NHL and Olympics (his backup plan? A professional meatball judge!).
Noah's journey began with high school hockey and a pivotal decision to attend Harvard University, where his team won two ECAC championships. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins while still in high school, he signed with them after graduating, beginning his pro career. He shares memories of getting an assist in his first NHL game and being a rookie alongside Sidney Crosby.
After two years with the Penguins organization, Noah's career took him through trades to Florida (where an injury sidelined him) and Tampa Bay. A move to Chicago proved serendipitous, as he met his future wife, a Red Deer native. Shortly after their wedding, a deal to play in Sweden reignited his love for hockey, leading to seven more years in Europe and a career highlight: playing in the 2018 Olympics before retiring.
In retirement, Noah debated his next move until a friend inspired an idea for a Dome. Driven by the philosophy of using "sport to positively impact kids' lives," he connected with Bo Jackson, who owns similar domes in the U.S. Today, Noah uses his vast professional sports experience to guide youth, with The Dome Red Deer embodying that very motto.
Get ready to hear Noah's incredible journey, from his childhood dreams in Boston and his academic success at Harvard, through the highs and lows of a professional hockey career that saw him play in the NHL and the Olympics. Discover how his love for the game, combined with a desire to give back, led him to establish The Dome Red Deer, a place where his vast knowledge and experience are now channeled into positively impacting the lives of young athletes through the power of sport. His story is a powerful testament to resilience, adapting to new opportunities, and finding purpose beyond professional play.
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