Hockey is more than a game. It's community.
At Aloha State Hockey, we believe hockey has the power to bring people together, build lifelong friendships, and create opportunities that extend far beyond the rink.
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Our organization is made up of two parts working toward one shared purpose:
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Aloha State Hockey Co. — our lifestyle apparel brand
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Aloha State Hockey Foundation — our 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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Together, they allow us to celebrate hockey culture while helping make the game more accessible throughout Hawaiʻi.
Our Mission
To reduce the financial barriers of tournament and travel hockey while growing the game through community, opportunity, and aloha.
Our Vision
A Hawaiʻi where every player has the opportunity to compete, develop, and represent the islands—regardless of financial circumstances.
Our Leadership
A diverse team of professionals dedicated to integrity, impact, and the game.
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In the spirit of the Lauhala Project, we have assembled a board of directors that brings together specialized expertise to ensure our mission is sustainable and transparent.
Executive Leadership
Our Founders
Roy Lezada - Executive Director & Co-Founder
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Roy is the strategic architect of the Aloha State Hockey Foundation, bringing over 15 years of experience as a Project Management Professional (PMP) in the healthcare and IT sectors to the nonprofit landscape. By applying the same rigorous oversight and data-driven strategy used in complex technical systems, Roy ensures the foundation operates with the professional integrity required to solve the 'geographic tax' facing Hawaii’s youth athletes. Roy serves as the creative catalyst for the foundation’s unique aesthetic and social enterprise model. As the inaugural featured artist for the Artist Series, he bridges the gap between culture and competition, designing the foundational 'Lauhala' and 'Electric Hawaii' collections. His work ensures that every piece of apparel serves a dual purpose: honoring the spirit of the islands while generating the sustainable revenue needed to fund travel subsidies and registration fees.Beyond his role in governance and design, Roy is a dedicated player and coach who sees the game through the eyes of a parent. Whether he is on the rink coaching his daughters, Aria and Evelyn, or managing the foundation’s long-term roadmap, Roy is driven by a singular goal: ensuring that Hawaii’s 'Island Built' talent has a clear, supported path to the national stage.
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Mandy Lezada - Director of Operations & Co-Founder
Mandy is the operational heart of the Aloha State Hockey Foundation, ensuring that the mission to support Hawaii’s youth athletes is backed by seamless execution and a commitment to quality. With a background rooted in community leadership and professional education, Mandy manages the complex logistics and administrative frameworks that allow the foundation to bridge the gap for island families.Mandy brings a unique perspective to the foundation as a former martial arts instructor and seasoned competitor. Having navigated the rigorous world of high-level competition on the mainland, she is intimately familiar with the intense financial and logistical complexities required to compete on the national stage. This 'competitive empathy' drives her dedication to ensuring that registration fees and travel costs never stand in the way of a dedicated athlete’s potential.Beyond overseeing the foundation’s daily operations, Mandy coordinates the production and fulfillment of the Artist Series apparel, ensuring that 100% of proceeds are maximized to fund travel subsidies and uniform grants. Whether she is advocating for her daughters, Aria and Evelyn, or practicing Hula, Mandy’s work is a testament to the power of community, competition, and culture.
Board of Directors
Our Strategic Guardrails
(Coming Soon)