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Since taking over in 1997, Mike Schwengler has built one of the state’s premier programs at Memorial

10 ALUMNI UPDATE

The transition to UW-Eau Claire for former North standout Josh Weix (right) has been a seamless one

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16 Posterized 20 Welcome to the NBA Altoona’s Jacob Chilson

Rice Lake graduate Henry Ellenson is learning on the job in his rookie season with the Detroit Pistons

24 Whistleblowers 26 Billy Buckets

WIAA basketball official Mark Haas

Former Regis standout Billy Wampler is shooting the ball with confidence in his sophomore year at Drake

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The Next Level

Here’s a look at the players who’ve moved on to play hockey ­elsewhere after starring for Memorial under Mike Schwengler:

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Jake McCabe (2008-09) — Buffalo Sabres. Played ­collegiately at Wisconsin.

AHL

Jake Dowell (1999-2001) — Rockford Ice Hogs. NHL stints with Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars. Played collegiately at Wisconsin.

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Jefferson Dahl (2004-08) — Idaho Steelheads. Played collegiately at Wisconsin.

NCAA Division I

Michael Kapla (2009-12) — Massachusetts-Lowell.

Alex Dahl (2007-11) — St. Lawrence.

NCAA Division III

Shayne McLaughlin (2006-10) — UW-Stout.

Jake Bresser (2010-14) — UW-Eau Claire.

Juniors

Kadin Machusak (2012-15) — La Crosse Freeze of the NA3HL. Charley Graaskamp (2010-14) — Val-d’Or Foreurs of the QMJHL. Bret Schwengler (2011-15) — Melfort Mustangs of the SJHL

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Ty Emberson (2014-16)

Former College Players

David Donnellan (2003-08) — Western Michigan/­ UW-Eau Claire.

Andrew McCabe (2001-06) — Nebraska-Omaha/ UW-Eau Claire.

Saxton Soley (2007-11) — St. John’s.

Hunter Scott (2007-11) – UW-Stout.

Seth Soley (2003-07) — Michigan Tech/St. Norbert.

Isaiah Bennis (2003-07) — UW-Eau Claire.

Tyler Burzynski (2000-04) — UW-Eau Claire.

Former Juniors Players

Chuck Bennis (2011-14) — Fargo Force of the USHL and Victoria Grizzlies of the BCHL.

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*This is an optional tax refund-related loan from MetaBank®, not your tax refund. Loans offered in amounts of $500, $750, or $1,250. +Approval and loan amount based on estimated refund, ID verification, eligibility criteria, and underwriting. If approved, funds will be loaded on a prepaid card and the loan amount will be deducted from your refund reducing the amount paid directly to you. Tax returns may be e-filed without applying for this loan. Fees for other optional products or product features may apply. Limited time offer, at participating locations. Not offered in PR. HRB Maine License Number FRA2. See hrblock.com/loan for details.

1 Return must be filed January 3 - February 28, 2017 at participating offices to qualify. Type of federal return filed is based on your personal tax situation and IRS rules. Form 1040EZ is generally used by single/married taxpayers with taxable income under $100,000, no dependents, no itemized deductions, and certain types of income (including wages, salaries, tips, some scholarships/grants, and unemployment compensation). Additional fees apply for Earned Income Credit and certain other additional forms, for state and local returns, and if you select other products and services. Visit hrblock.com/ez to find the nearest participating office or to make an appointment.