MINNEAPOLIS -- Walter Bush, the former USA Hockey president and primary founder of the Minnesota North Stars, died Thursday. He was 86.USA Hockey confirmed Bushs death, saying: Hockey mourns tonight the passing of USA Hockeys Walter Bush, a pioneer in the game and one of the most beloved figures in the sport.The Minneapolis native was enshrined into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980, the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000, and the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2009. Awarded the Olympic Order in 2002, he managed the 1959 U.S. national team and 1964 U.S. Olympic team, serving on the U.S. Olympic Committee in 1963.Bush was selected the NHLs Executive of the Year in 1972 by The Hockey News, and won the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1973 for his contributions to the sport in the United States. As USA Hockey president, Bush played a large role in the addition of womens hockey to the Olympics in 1998.Walter Bush was a formidable presence at all levels of the hockey world, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. Walter made important and lasting contributions to the sport. His impact was felt, nationally and internationally, in the professional and the amateur ranks, in womens hockey as well as mens. He helped launch the Minnesota North Stars, helped found the Central Hockey League, worked tirelessly to get womens hockey into the Olympics and properly earned global respect for his devotion to the growth of hockey everywhere.Most important, Walter was a wonderful man -- loved and respected and a delight to be with. The NHL family sends thoughts of condolence and comfort to Walters family and many friends.Bush played high school hockey at Breck School and was a hockey and football player in college at Dartmouth. While working on his law degree at the University of Minnesota, he helped start the Central Hockey League in 1955. He served as leagues commissioner for three seasons and, at one point, owned, managed and coached the Minneapolis Bruins.With the North Stars, Bush directed the merger with the Cleveland Barons in 1978. The Stars franchise now plays in Dallas.Bush also owned the American Hockey Leagues Kentucky Thoroughblades.Yeezy 350 Ireland . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Yeezy Ireland . The 19-year-old Olsen played 34 games with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL this season. In that time, hes recorded 17 goals and 17 assists with 36 penalty minutes. http://www.wholesaleyeezy350ireland.com/ . Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards behind Pittsburghs net. Yeezy 350 Cheap . -- Nathan Pancel scored twice as the Sudbury Wolves defeated the North Bay Battalion 4-2 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Cheap Yeezy 350 . -- Charlie Graham stopped 67 shots as the Belleville Bulls edged the visiting Guelph Storm 6-5 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action.INDIANAPOLIS -- Andrew Luck took the next step in the concussion protocol Wednesday by returning to full workouts at the Indianapolis Colts headquarters.If he is cleared by an independent doctor following practice, Indys franchise quarterback could start Monday night against the New York Jets.Luck missed his first game of the season last Thursday after complaining of concussion-like symptoms after a win Nov. 20 against Tennessee.He entered the leagues mandated protocol, but didnt haave enough time to clear all of the steps before the Thanksgiving night game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.dddddddddddd.When Luck returned to the team complex Monday, he told reporters he felt 100 percent. But he still had to complete a full practice before being cleared.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '