Emil Ludy _ 2021 John Beadle Adult Member of the Year_4

For his continued passion and dedication to hockey, Ludy has been named the recipient of the 2021 USA Hockey John Beadle Adult Member of the Year Award, presented by Labatt Blue.

Emil Ludy is used to being the oldest hockey player on the ice.

However, two years ago when he played for the United States team against Canada in the annual Canada 150 Cup, Ludy was the second-youngest player on the team. The team is comprised of players who are over 80 years old or turn 80 that year.

As the second-youngest player on the team, the 79-year-old Ludy had a little extra pep in his step. That’s saying a lot, because Ludy has the energy level of a 25-year-old.

Now a spry 81 years young, Ludy lets hockey fuel his everyday life. He still skates a couple times a week during the winter and organizes multiple teams to compete in as many USA Hockey tournaments around the country as possible.