PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Connor Small (Normal, Ill.) has been named manager of marketing operations for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and USA Hockey Arena, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

Small, who has spent the past year as director of game operations for the Bloomington Thunder of the USHL, will oversee marketing operations related to sponsorship and fan experience, both on-site and in the community for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and USA Hockey Arena.

With the Thunder, Small was responsible for hiring and managing game day interns as well as writing and executing the game day script. Prior to working with the Thunder, he also served as a media relations intern for the IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Finland, where he produced videos for IIHF social channels.

In addition, Small also spent time with the Chicago Bears where he coordinated national anthem singers and served as a game day customer service representative.

A 2017 graduate of Illinois State University, Small earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.