Let's Play Hockey January 2024 Issue

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January 2024

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IN THIS ISSUE

Taylor Heise’s passion for the pond................................................................................Page 5 PWHL breaks world record...................................................................................................Page 6 Minnesotans help Team USA to GOLD..............................................................................Page 7 When the moment strikes, enjoy it.................................................................................Page 9 USPHC SCHEDULE AND TEAM ROSTERS..................................................................Pages 10-21 8 MN players named to NHL Central Scouting list................................................Page 22 Pelawa bloodline skates on.............................................................................................Page 30

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Taylor Heise’s passion started on the pond

by JESSI PIERCE

Minnesota Hockey Contributor

You’d probably never guess it, but Taylor Heise thought she would be a basketball star.

Yes, the same Taylor Heise that was selected first overall by PWHL Minnesota and who scored the team’s first goal in a 3-2 win against PWHL Boston on Jan. 3.

The same Taylor that won the 2022 Patty Kazmaier Award at the University of Minnesota the same year she was the point leader on the U.S. National Team at the Women’s World Championship.

Taylor Heise: the 2018 Ms. Hockey, whose No. 9 banner was unveiled at Red Wing’s Prairie Island Arena last month.

“I knew the basketball courts pretty well,” Heise said with a laugh. “I knew where every single one of them was in my hometown. The NHL never made it on our TV as kids because the NBA was always on or we’d be watching college hoops. My mom and dad played college basketball at UW-River Falls, and both my brothers play college basketball. So that was just kind of our family thing.

“But then I got a newsletter in my backpack at age 7 or 8 about coming to play hockey and thought, ‘oh, hockey sounds fun.’ So for me, it started as just something fun to do.”

That flyer quickly turned into shooting and stickhandling in the garage, visits to the outdoor ice in Lake City, and a front-yard rink where Heise developed

PHOTO COURTESY OF PWHL Minnesota/Minnesota Hockey Taylor Heise fell in love with hockey at a young age skating outside. She would go on to win Ms. Hockey and become the No. 1 pick in the PWHL draft.

the elite skill that’s on display today.

“That pond is where my passion started,” said Heise. “It’s a special place to me. Out there, it was always fun. You never had any anxiety. You were never nervous about anything. Pond hockey is just fun. Free.”

The Best Teacher Heise admits she couldn’t name many hockey idols when she first started playing.

“I kind of grew up and made my own

way,” she said. “I was able to take what I saw from other kids on the outdoor rink, or just learning things on my own, and kind of put it to work on my own.”

Taylor says that her type-A personality pushed her to work on the finer side of her game, too.

“I want things to be done the right way,” Heise laughed. “So for me, I just went out there and paid attention to some very detailed aspects of my game as I got older, like 12 or 13. Because that’s when

I started setting some real and serious goals for myself in hockey.

“But before that, it was just to be on the ice. It was also kind of my escape from reality sometimes. I love basketball, and I love my family and everything, but hockey was just a place where I got to learn myself and go about it in a different way.”

The Cattle Barn of Creativity Heise recalls times at different outdoor rinks where parents were present — but not in the way you’d think.

“They’d be there to open the doors – let five kids in, let five kids out, like a cattle barn,” Heise said. “Sometimes kids are losing that sense of creativity because they have so much direction and so much supervision from parents. And sure, in our culture, you need that, but it can make kids go off their rocker sometimes. Parents need to give that freedom for the game to teach the kids. Let them play outside as long as they want – within reason, of course.”

Playing unstructured hockey, inside or outdoors, lets kids have fun and develop skills in a low-pressure environment.

“The creativity I use every day, not even just in hockey but at work and at home, things like that, a lot of that stemmed from me being able to have that creative sense outside when I was a kid,” said Heise. “The biggest memories from my childhood are out there on that rink with family and friends. I’m so grateful to have had moments like that to get me started on this path.”

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Sorry Canada, the State of Hockey does it better.

Leading up to the much-anticipated home opener for the Minnesota team of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), the hope was that enough tickets would be sold to fill the lower bowl at the XCEL Energy Center.

The magic number everyone seemed to be shooting for was 10,000.

Just four days prior the world record for attendance at a women’s hockey game was set in Ottawa between Ottawa and Montreal of the PWHL with 8,318 fans piling into The Arena at TD Place.

On Jan. 6, Minnesota didn’t just set the record, they smashed it with an official attendance of 13,316, almost 5,000 more than the previous record.

“I feel tremendously proud and inspired by our fan support. On behalf of our team and our league, I want to thank the fans and everyone who has made this day possible,” Minnesota General Manager Natalie Darwtiz said. “I’ve enjoyed numerous amazing hockey experiences in Minnesota over my career, and experiencing today and the record crowd was emotional and ranks near the top of the list.”

The atmosphere in the building was electric as fans young and old filed into the XCEL Energy Center to watch this new brand of women’s professional hockey featuring six franchises located in six hockey hotbeds in the U.S. and Canada: Minnesota, Boston, New York, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.

At the 17:31 mark Grace Zumwinkle, a product of Minnesota’s rich female hockey tradition, a former Ms. Hockey Winner (2017) and University of Minnesota star, fittingly scored the first goal on home ice. The teams skated to a scoreless second period as Minnesota goalie and former University of Minnesota-Duluth star Maddie Rooney stopped 12 shots to keep Minnesota in the lead.

In the third period Zumwinkle scored her second of the game and third on the short season for a 2-0 lead.

She also scored the game-winning goal in the team’s season-opening win over Boston.

Rooney and the defense did their job the rest of the way and Zumwinkle completed an improbable hat trick with an empty net goal at the 17:13 mark of the final period for the 3-0 win. Rooney finished with 24 saves to complete the shutout in a game that will go down in history not just for the Minnesota franchise, but the PWHL and women’s hockey.

In the end, fans were treated to high level hockey being played by the very best players in the world. The players were treated to some of the best hockey fans in the world – and there were a

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“In a state of 10,000 lakes, over 13,000 fans provided an unforgettably wonderful moment today for everyone connected with the PWHL,” said Stan Kasten, PWHL Advisory Board member. “Minnesota’s full-throttle welcome for our athletes and our league brought even more hockey voltage to Xcel Energy Center. We are profoundly appreciative of the support and will strive, every day, to give our fans all Publisher Bryan Zollman (320-333-3279) Managing Editor Bryan Zollman (320-333-3279)

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Photo by Photo by Andre Ringuette/IIHF ZUG, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 14: USA players and staff pose for a celebration group photo with the championship trophy after a 5-1 gold medal game win against Czechia at the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Women’s World Championship at Arena Zug on January 14, 2024 in Zug, Switzerland.

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ZUG, Switzerland – The U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team defeated Czechia 5-1 in the gold-medal game of the 2024 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship at Bossard Arena. It marks the ninth gold medal for the United States in the tournament all time.

“It is awesome to get the win,” said Liz Keady Norton (Boston, Mass.), head coach of the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team. “I am really proud of our group. I thought that we worked hard the whole way and so it was nice for them to be rewarded.”

The United States finished the tournament with a 6-0-0-0 record to earn its first gold medal at the tournament since 2020.

Team USA jumped out to a two-goal lead midway through the first period with quick back-to-back goals.

First, Molly Boyle (Scituate, Mass.) sent a pass from the point to Ava Thomas (Downington, Pa.), who found Maggie Scannell (Wynantskill, N.Y.) at the backdoor with a wide-open net to bury the puck at 10:23 of the first period.

Haley Box (Eden Prairie, Minn.) then provided the U.S. with a 2-0 lead just 1:14 later when she tapped in a rebound from Morgan McGathey (Braintree, Mass.).

Maggie Averill (Wayland, Mass.) picked up an assist on the goal.

The U.S. then shut down Czechia’s power-play unit near the end of the first frame, including 1:06 of five-on-three action. Team USA’s penalty kill also went to work in the second period, keeping Czechia scoreless on a five-minute power play.

Czechia would cut the U.S. lead to 2-1 at 18:43 in the middle stanza with a power-play goal from Adela Sapovalivova.

Kassidy Carmichael (Westford, Mass.) put the U.S. ahead, 3-1, 4:15 into the third period after she tipped a shot from Boyle out of midair. Taylor Senecal (Essex Junction, Vt.) earned an assist on the play as well.

Carmichael then struck again with her second goal of the period when she knocked home a rebound with 6:55 remaining in the game, extending the U.S. lead to 4-1. Thomas notched her second

Macy Rasmussen Orono HS assist of the game on the play, while Mary Derrenbacher (Raleigh, N.C.) also picked up an assist.

Thomas added the exclamation point on the United States 5-1 victory with an empty-net goal with 1:49 remaining.

Layla Hemp (Chanhassen, Minn.) finished the game with 19 saves for the United States.

NOTES: Kassidy Carmichael was named Team USA’s Player of the Game… Team USA outshot Czechia 39-20 … Team USA was 0-for-3 on the power play, while Czechia was 1-for-4 … The U.S. won its ninth gold medal in the IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship, with the previous eight coming in 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2009 and 2008 … The United States outscored its opponents 32-5 in the tournament … Josie St. Martin (Stillwater, Minn.) led the U.S. with six goals in the tournament.

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U-S-A! Red, White and Blue brings home Gold GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The U.S. National Junior Team, behind two goals from Isaac Howard (Hudson, Wis./ Michigan State University/Tampa Bay Lightning) and goals from four additional players, defeated Sweden, 6-2, here tonight in the gold-medal game of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.

It marks the sixth gold medal for the United States in the tournament all time.

“The guys played excellent today,” said David Carle (Anchorage, Alaska/ University of Denver), head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team. “It’s a joy for them. They focused on getting to this game and playing their best for the last game of the tournament and I thought they did that. It’s a great honor to be a part of a winning team.”

The U.S. finished the tournament with a 6-1-0-0 record and Team USA earned its 15th tournament medal.

Team USA struck first on a delayed penalty 16:56 into the opening period to take a 1-0 lead. Rutger McGroarty (Lincoln, Neb./University of Michigan/Winnipeg Jets) sent a cross-zone pass to Will Smith (Lexington, Mass./Boston College/San Jose Sharks) on the point, who then fired a rocket on net toward Gabe Perreault (Hinsdale, Ill./Boston College/ New York Rangers) to deflect past the pad of Hugo Havelid. Sweden’s Otto Stenberg deflected a shot from Mattias Havelid to tie the score, 1-1, at 2:13 in the middle stanza.

The U.S. took a 2-1 lead at 9:24 in the second period after Drew Fortescue (Pearl River, N.Y./Boston College/New York Rangers) sent a stretch pass to Howard, who blew past a Swedish defender on a breakaway and slid the puck past Havelid.

Team USA pose for a group photo with the championship trophy after a 6-2 gold medal game win against Team Sweden at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scandinavium on January 5, 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/IIHF)

Howard added his second goal of the game at the 14:19 mark of the second period with a shot from the goal line that deflected off Havelid to put Team USA ahead 3-1. Gavin Brindley (Estero, Fla./ University of Michigan/Columbus Blue Jackets) picked up an assist on the play.

Sweden cut the U.S. lead to 3-2 with five seconds remaining in the second frame when Jonathan Lekkerimaki buried a one-timer from the point on the power play.

Zeev Buium (San Diego, Calif./University of Denver/2024 NHL Draft Eligible) and Team USA responded with a goal 1:19 into the final period off an offensive zone face off. Perreault won the draw back to Smith, who set up Buium

on the point for a one-timer that cleared the blocker of Havelid to put the U.S. back up by two goals, 4-2.

With under four minutes remaining in the contest, Ryan Leonard (Amherst, Mass./Boston College/Washington Capitals) picked the pocket of a Swedish defensemen and drove hard to the net, tucking the puck past Havelid to extend the U.S. lead to 5-2.

McGroarty added an empty-net goal with 3:10 remaining in the game and the U.S. went on to earn a 6-2 victory for the gold medal at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Trey Augustine (South Lyon, Mich./ Michigan State University/Detroit Red Wings) finished with 24 saves for his

eighth career victory at World Juniors.

NOTES: Isaac Howard was named the U.S. Player of the Game … Cutter Gauthier was named the Best Forward of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship … Team USA and Sweden were even with 26 shots each … Team USA was 0-2 on the power play, while Sweden was 1-2 … The U.S. won its sixth gold medal in the IIHF World Junior Championship, with the previous five coming in 2021, 2017, 2013, 2010 and 2004 … Isaac Howard finished tied for the most goals at the 2024 IIHF World Championship (7) and Cutter Gauthier finished tied for the most points with 12 (2g-10a).

World Juniors coming to St. Paul in 2026

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced that the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, will serve as host of the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship.

The 10-nation tournament features the best men’s players in the world under 20 years of age and the 29 games of the championship take place over 10 days.

The 2026 event marks the 50th anniversary of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, and 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, will serve as the competition venues.

“We’re excited to bring this 50th anniversary edition of the World Juniors to the state of hockey,” said Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey.

“We know the teams and fans are in for a first-class experience at world-class venues. I’d also like to publicly thank the other finalists for the significant time they spent in putting together proposals.

In the end, it was an extremely difficult decision.”

“We’re grateful to USA Hockey and

the organizers from Minnesota,” said Luc Tardif, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation. “Minnesota is rich with hockey history and it will be a most appropriate setting to host the 50th anniversary of this great championship.”

“Minnesota is thrilled to host the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship – another major sporting event that brings excitement and an economic boost to the state,” said Tim Walz, governor of the state of Minnesota. “We look forward to welcoming teams and fans from across the globe and showing everyone what it means to be the State of Hockey.”

“It’s really an honor to be selected,” said Wendy Blackshaw, president and CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events, who along with the Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota and Xcel En-

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ergy Center partnered to bring the event to Minnesota. “We’re excited about welcoming the world to the Twin Cities and to showcase the players in the event, many who will go on to star in the NHL. Our goal is very simple and that’s to stage the best World Juniors ever held in the United States.”

“We don’t have the chance to host this tournament often and we are thrilled to partner with our friends in Minnesota to stage what we know will be a fantastic World Junior Hockey Championship,” said Mike Trimboli, president of USA Hockey. “The tournament has become such a staple of the holiday season and something fans look forward to with great anticipation every year.”

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time the U.S. has hosted the event. The first-ever U.S. host site was in Minneapolis/Saint Paul in 1982, followed by Anchorage, Alaska, in 1989; Boston in 1996; Grand Forks. North Dakota, in 2005; and Buffalo, New York, in both 2011 and 2018.

Team USA has medaled in six of the last eight IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, the best stretch in the nation’s history. The U.S. has medaled twice on home soil, earning bronze in 2011 and 2018.

The IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship includes a laundry list of alumni who are currently starring in the NHL, including the likes of Auston Matthews, Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jack Hughes, Nikita Kucherov, David Pastrnak, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Eichel, Elias Pettersson, Matthew Tkachuk, Victor Hedman, Thatcher Demko and Jeremy Swayman to name just a few.

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When the moment strikes, enjoy and appreciate it

by DAN BAUER

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When the Christmas season is upon us the word joy is a noun we often use to describe the emotions we experience. For children, that joy is most often released on Christmas morning after Santa has made his magical delivery.

From Thanksgiving until that wonderful morning youngsters are challenged to be nice and not end up on the naughty list.

As their anticipation builds, so does their excitement.

Few things can compare to a grateful child’s expression of joy on Christmas morning.

In the athletic arena there is a similar waiting period and process that precedes a feeling of joy that is every bit as wonderful as that perfect Christmas morning. It isn’t just any goal, strikeout, base hit, or three-pointer, but that critical concluding moment of a hard-fought victory. It can appear to be an individual act, but it surges through your entire team like an electrical current. It is a bursting emotional thermometer that explodes like fireworks.

Like a flip of a switch, or a lightning bolt, it is a beautiful and abrupt tidal wave of elation that ignites every neuron in your body. It is an emotional storm of sensations washing over your mind and body that few other events in life can duplicate.

For a moment everything in your universe is perfectly synced. That tidal wave cleanses away all that is troubling and delivers you absolute euphoria. Unlike witnessing the birth of your children that slowly consumes you like wading into deep water, this adrenalin rush comes without warning. Every sport has an equivalent pinnacle, but few can compare to scoring a crucial goal, or milestone victory in a big game.

It is a microcosm of life that makes the athletic experience worth every setback, every challenge, every precious minute. It is the culmination of the struggles, the efforts, the perseverance of an entire team. You dream about these moments, but there is no guarantee they will happen. That unwavering belief in yourself and your team is always fighting back the constant uncertainty that sports harbor. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are the fraternal twins that cannot be separated. One cannot exist without each other.

Like all our significant life moments they are now all captured by a photo.

However, the emotion you exhibit in those life moments will seldom compare

to the expressions captured moments after that goal or the buzzer that produces a landmark athletic achievement.

Just look at those faces. It isn’t the type of joy you see every day.

The build up to the game, the pressure that mounts throughout the game, all of it I stored up inside of you until that moment when the actions of you and your teammates culminates in that “dagger” moment that determines the outcome.

Like a busted dam, you are overcome with a virtual flood of pure jubilation.

It is an unhealthy sensation of supremacy, that is thankfully unsustainable. At that moment you believe you are invincible and feel a lethal measure of pride. It is a fleeting, look at me world moment, the ultimate journey into a comfort zone made possible by the struggle that precedes it. The kind of boastful pride that unchecked can turn into ugly arrogance and unsportsmanlike taunting in the hands of inexperienced or undisciplined athletes. You can be the catalyst that triggered the celebration or the supporting cast that helped make it

happen. In the case of a goal, it is the result of many contributions from teammates. In hockey the actual goal scorer is the caboose of the scoring train. There is almost always a progression of events fueled by your teammates that led up to that puck crossing the goal line.

The athletes are the authors and owners of these game altering moments.

Vicariously fans and parents are mere renters of these emotions. The magnitude of the stage and the volume of eyes upon you intensifies the reaction. If you have enough of these to make a list, consider yourself fortunate and enjoy them all. Looking back and comparing these moments is as difficult as picking your absolute favorite song. Each of these achievements is so special because of the journey and the circumstances surrounding it. Like your children, you love each of them in your own way, but rating them quite impossible and quite frankly not worth the effort. Because at the moment of climax each event reaches a zenith of unforgettable emotions.

Few events in your lifetime allow

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you to express this unbridled joy quite like the athletic ride. When that moment strikes, enjoy and appreciate it, catalog it and most importantly share it with those who helped make it possible. Because the unbridled and unsustainable joy of this fleeting moment will dissipate as quickly as the water laid down by the Zamboni.

And when the sun comes up the next day, life will quickly remind you that there will be many new challenges ahead, that will require you to persevere through a similar process. And with it, more opportunities to unwrap the gift of achievement.

As an athlete, coach and parent I have witnessed many of these joyful moments and am grateful for them all. And as the calendar turns, hoping there will be more in my future. May this Christmas season bring you and your family the joy it was intended to stir in your heart. And may the new year bring you the joy each day can provide if we are willing to appreciate this precious and unpredictable journey we are on together.

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Friday, Jan. 19, 2024

Tournament Day 1 - Rink Rate, 40+ Rink Rat 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am - 8:30 pm 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens Player Check-In Open Food + Concession Areas Open Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey Event Shuttle Begins -- Pick Up around Lake Nokomis at Orange “Shuttle Pick Up” Signs HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis (Departs every 30 minutes) Opening Ceremonies - RINK #1 National Anthem – Ceremonial Puck Drop Tournament Play Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP! Beer Garden Open: BEER (Last Call 5:30 pm) GOLDEN HOUR: $1 OFF Michelob Golden Light

Due to time constraints, there will be no Public Skating Rinks.

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024

6:00 pm - 6:15 pm 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 9:00 pm

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

Community Night - Open Skating

Presented by WOW Factor Sports 4:00 pm Event Site Opens 4:00 pm Player Check-In Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Food + Concession Areas Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm BEER (Last Call 8:30 pm) 9:00 pm Event Site Closes

Friday, Jan. 26, 2024

Tournament Day 1 - Open, Women’s Open, 50+ Legends, 40+ Open, Cedar 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Tournament Day 2 - Rink Rat, 40+ Rink Rat, Bender

9:00 am

7:30 am - 6:30 pm

9:15 am 9:15 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm

7:00 am 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am

9:15 am 9:15 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens Food + Concession Areas Open Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey Event Shuttle Begins -- Pick Up around Lake Nokomis at Orange “Shuttle Pick Up” Signs HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis (Departs every 30 minutes) Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP! Tournament Play Beer Garden Open: BEER (Last Call 5:30 pm) Slap shots meet Mini Golf in RED BULL LIGHT THE LAMP -- A shooting competition with a series of 9 unique holes featuring obstacles inspired by the world of Red Bull Red Bull Light the Lamp shootout (free to participate competition) NORDY! MN Wild Mascot at Red Bull Light the Lamp GOLDEN HOUR: $1 OFF Michelob Golden Light Event Site Closes Championship Sunday Field Announced

Due to time constraints, there will be no Public Skating Rinks.

6:30 am - 6:30 pm

7:00 am 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:00 am - 4:00 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 2:15 pm 3:15 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm

HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis (Departs every 30 minutes) U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens Food + Concession Areas Open Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey Pucks Drop at 8:15 am SHARP! Tournament Play Beer Garden Open: BEER (Last Call 5:30) 40+ Rink Rat Championship Game Rink Rat Championship Game GOLDEN HOUR $1 OFF Michelob Golden Light Event Site Closes

Due to time constraints, there will be no Public Skating Rinks.

GOLDEN WEEKEND Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024

Youth Night on the Pond Presented by SportsEngine Play 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Site Opens Event Shuttle Begins -- Pick Up around Lake Nokomis at Orange “Shuttle Pick Up” Signs Player Check-In Begins Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey Food + Concession Areas Open BEER (Last Call 8:30 pm) 1st Session Check-in Youth Night on the Pond Presented by SportsEngine Play - 1st Session

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens PLAYER Check-In Open Food + Concession Areas Open Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey Event Shuttle Begins -- Pick Up around Lake Nokomis at Orange “Shuttle Pick Up” Signs HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis (Departs every 30 minutes) Opening Ceremonies - RINK #1 National Anthem – Ceremonial Puck Drop Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP! Tournament Play Beer Garden Open: BEER (Last Call 5:30) GOLDEN HOUR: $1 OFF Michelob Golden Light Event Site Closes

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024

Tournament Day 2- Open, Women’s Open, 40+ Open, Cedar, Bender 7:00 am 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:00 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am - 6:30 pm 9:15 am 9:15 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024

Championship Sunday - Rink Rat, Women’s Rink Rat, 40+ Rink Rat

2nd Session Check-in Youth Night on the Pond Presented by SportsEngine Play - 2nd Session 3rd Session Check-in Youth Night on the Pond Presented by SportsEngine Play - 3rd Session Event Site Closes

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens Food + Concession Areas Open Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey Event Shuttle Begins -- Pick Up around Lake Nokomis at Orange “Shuttle Pick Up” Signs HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis (Departs every 30 minutes) Pucks Drop at 9:15 am Tournament Play Beer Garden Open: BEER (Last Call 5:30) Slap shots meet Mini Golf in RED BULL LIGHT THE LAMP -- A shooting competition with a series of 9 unique holes featuring obstacles inspired by the world of Red Bull Red Bull Light the Lamp shootout (free to participate competition) GOLDEN HOUR: $1 OFF Michelob Golden Light

HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Pick Up at Renaissance to Nokomis HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Pick Up at Nokomis to Renaissance Event Site Closes Championship Sunday Field Announced

Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024

Championship - Open, Women’s Open, 40+ Open, Cedar, Bender 6:00 am 6:00 am - 6:00 pm 6:00 am - 4:00 pm 6:30 am - 6:00 pm 6:30 am - 6:30 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am - 5:00 pm 8:15 am 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 11:15 am 1:15 pm 2:15 pm 3:15 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4:15 pm 6:00 pm

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens Food + Concession Areas Open Sparx Skate Sharpening by Let’s Play Hockey Event Shuttle Begins -- Pick Up around Lake Nokomis at Orange “Shuttle Pick Up” Signs HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE: Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis (Departs every 30 minutes) Pucks Drop at 8:15 am SHARP! Championship Sunday Open WOW Wild Card Round Beer Open : BEER (Last Call 5:30) 50+ Legends Championship Women’s Open Championship Game 40+ Open Championship Game Cedar Championship Game GOLDEN HOUR: $1 OFF Michelob Golden Light Open Championship Game Event Site Closes

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U.S. Pond Hockey Championships – STORY OF THE GOLDEN SHOVEL –

For years, anthropologists have proposed that the Viking explorers of the 1300’s left the confines of their Norwegian villages to sail the high seas in search of treasure, new lands, and new races of people to conquer.

They were wrong.

Dr. Frank Bifflehoffer, noted Archaeologist from the University of Minnesota, has uncovered what experts have determined to be the key to all Viking society, the solution to the riddle that finally answers the question: “What exactly were the Vikings making those funny looking boats for?”

While on site in Minneapolis, Minnesota in March of 2005, Dr. Bifflehoffer was plodding along in his quest to determine the contents of foodstuff debris in buried Viking camps he discovered ten years ago in the Lake Nokomis lowlands. Due to an uncharacteristically early spring thaw he was able to delve deeper into the permafrost than any prior year. As Dr. Bifflehoffer was excavating in the the loosened Nokomis turf his trusty pick-axe Bertha met the earth and rang back with the sound of discovery.

Dr. Bifflehoffer excitedly gathered his entire excavation team, whereupon they exhumed an artifact that has reversed years of anthropological study and changed the course of modern civilization.

As they cleared the dirt, amidst other Viking hockey relics, Dr. Biffle-

hoffer’s team uncovered a pristinely preserved Golden Shovel. It was clear that it carried some significance as it was found buried with the bones of four Viking warriors, their skeleton hands still clinging to the shaft. Dr. Bifflehoffer has surmised in his recently published position paper that the Golden Shovel is in fact a symbolic Viking tool, carried on their journeys as both talisman and utility.

He proposes the Vikings were a peo-

ple unconcerned with the desires common to exploring conquerers--the pillage, plunder and loot lifestyle held no merit in their eyes. Instead, theirs was a journey rooted in the ideals of passion, sport, and tradition. Dr. Bifflehoffer claims The Golden Shovel reveals the truth once and for all: the Vikings had left their home shores in search of the wider horizons of their fabled game – Pond Hockey.

It was this journey that brought them

to Lake Nokomis, home to clear sunlit rinks and the new competition they had set out in search of. In keeping with pond hockey traditions, they would clear the rink of snow with the Golden Shovel and then offer it as the ultimate prize for all challengers. It is well known in pond hockey lore that he who possesses the shovel possesses ultimate power over the game--without it the game is lost underneath layers of snow.

According to markings found on parchment journals, the Vikings’ winning streak carried them into the jaws of the perilous winter storm of 1331, a tragic blizzard the likes of which they had never seen before. The Viking pond warriors tried in vain to clear the rinks of the heavy blizzard snow, shoveling as fast as the Golden Shovel could fly across the ice only to be buried deeper and deeper under Winter’s harsh hand.

Those Pond-searching Vikings died that day trying to play the game they loved.

However, they left behind a legacy, and thanks to Dr. Bifflehoffer, we are able to honor them today by rekindling the legend of traditions set down so many centuries ago.

The Golden Shovel has risen again and the spirit of the pond remains unbroken.

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships – RINK MAP –

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Saint Paul RiverCentre,

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Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open

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Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Bender Bender Bender

Stuart Baxter Brian Meyers Kyle Danner Michael Haggart Nick Grabow Jack Kippen Tyler Swaboda Michael Seaworth Marc Harrie Joe Schiller Cody Cavallin Mills Johnson Ryan Rasmussen Quaid Cavallin Brice Wizner Brad Smith Archy Olson Tom Cunningham Christopher Demetriow Jeffrey Parran Matthew Parran Brett Alstad Javier Chain Moreno Jimmy Coppens Paul Paradine Jacob Rieckens Trenton Nielsen Matt Jelinski Jake Moss Austin Dallimer Nolan Walker Jake Sodomka Evan Mattson Blake Carlson Brian Soik Nick Belleba Jim Shipley Jared Moormeier Aaron Humphries Bryce Washebeck Jason Woll Michael Soik William Dittrich Caleb Callaway Brandon Desrosier Tyler Brodersen Connor Smith Andrew Willner Chris Koziel Ryan Torbenson Andrew Pindelski Michael Pindelski James Szostak Sean Hughes Brian Brinker Christopher Burch Matthew Schuldt Steven Stremplewski Jesse Hultgren Andrew Burgmeier Joe Burgmeier Johnny Meland Zane Peterson Adam Wagner Luke Bame Aaron Anderson Drew Shade Christian Hay Isaiah Tyler Matthew Antosik Kevin Lau Jon Lapray Matt Zelen Mike Dixon Haley Mack Mak Langei Audra Morrison Jonna Curtis Taylor Gulenchyn Lindsey Coleman Gina McDonald Rebekah Kolstad Brendan Crayne Andrew Parkinson Jake Freise Peyton Kesselhon Tristan Klewsaat Kyle Wadden Mike Whitmer Jeanne Whitmer Dan Kelmenson Dave Low Tracy de la Cruz Dan Watson Rich Bremer Torsten Lee Brendan Madson Ben Skaggs Noah Tilton John Jack Lipovich Kov Herdic Brendan Earls Robert Berner Chris Cass Thomas DiDonato Derek Docken Alex Altenbernd Tyler Barnes Tanner Barnes Nick Gorski Willie Faust Brian Olsen Justin Calderon Mike Thorp Mike Mettee Chase Halverson Will Rante Nick Grillo Dan Kellen Brad White Justin Zenn Rhys Allen

Mid Ice Crisis Mid Ice Crisis Mid Ice Crisis Mid Ice Crisis Middle James Brewing Middle James Brewing Middle James Brewing Middle James Brewing Middle James Brewing Middle James Brewing Middle James Brewing Middle James Brewing Midwest Militia Midwest Militia Midwest Militia Midwest Militia Midwest Militia Midwest Militia Midwest Militia Midwest Militia Mike’s Gang Mike’s Gang Mike’s Gang Mike’s Gang Mike’s Gang Mike’s Gang Mike’s Gang Mike’s Gang Minnesota Goodbyes Minnesota Goodbyes Minnesota Goodbyes Minnesota Goodbyes Minnesota Goodbyes Minnesota Goodbyes Minnesota Goodbyes Minnesota Goodbyes Montucky Coldsnacks Montucky Coldsnacks Montucky Coldsnacks Montucky Coldsnacks Montucky Coldsnacks Montucky Coldsnacks Montucky Coldsnacks Montucky Coldsnacks Mooseheads Mooseheads Mooseheads Mooseheads Mooseheads Mooseheads Mooseheads Mooseheads Motley Crew Motley Crew Motley Crew Motley Crew Motley Crew Motley Crew Motley Crew Mp asphalt titans Mp asphalt titans Mp asphalt titans Mp asphalt titans Mp asphalt titans Mp asphalt titans Mp asphalt titans Mp asphalt titans Munches Munches Munches Munches Munches Munches Munches Navin R Johnson and the Jerks Navin R Johnson and the Jerks Navin R Johnson and the Jerks Navin R Johnson and the Jerks Navin R Johnson and the Jerks Navin R Johnson and the Jerks Navin R Johnson and the Jerks NoDak Randoms NoDak Randoms NoDak Randoms NoDak Randoms NoDak Randoms NoDak Randoms NoDak Randoms NoDak Randoms North Saws North Saws North Saws North Saws North Saws North Saws North Saws North Saws Northbound Brewpub Northbound Brewpub Northbound Brewpub Northbound Brewpub Northbound Brewpub Northbound Brewpub Northbound Brewpub Northbound Brewpub Northern Divers Northern Divers Northern Divers Northern Divers Northern Divers Northern Divers Northern Divers Northern Divers Northern Lids Northern Lids Northern Lids Northern Lids Northern Lids Northern Lids Northern Lids Northern Lids Objective Measure

Bender Bender Bender Bender Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Bender - Golden Weekend Bender - Golden Weekend Bender - Golden Weekend Bender - Golden Weekend Bender - Golden Weekend Bender - Golden Weekend Bender - Golden Weekend Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Open

Misty Dawn Grant Clint Steffen Jordan Shown Scott Seymour Josh Davis Grant Solis David Capan Adam Mann Ryan Ditman Brian Tichacek Stu Osborne Nick Osborne Nicholas Fasano Matthew Fasano Michael Fasano Jacob Walker Daniel Stookal Kevin Zajac Garret Byrd Todd Serbent Mike Lange Andrew Schaefer Nick Biron John McGuire Damon Dohmen Kevin Schiller Yuji Soqabe Deryk Everett Jen Pacovsky Anna Farris Sam Gilles Ashley Bray Randi Zahratka Kayley Misialek Natalie Elliott Annie Haubenhofer Christian Edward Simonson Alan Bensing Milan garrett Jacob Garrett Micheal Stewart Rachel Garrett Goodwinn Lyons JC Bedwell Jacob Massa Jeremy Hudson Logan Grove Jerry Cunningham Rick Whitmore Tyler Andrews Nan Chen Andrew Gallagher Patrick Clarke Joseph Nix John Keith Brian Costello Kevin Kohler Eric Shaver Peter Eckholdt Matt Leaf Zach Leaf Joe Wolters Andrew Tischleder Kevin Plzak Lucas Henry Kristin Henry Chad kayser John Erdall Jordan Paster Danny Probst Nick Denn Sam Kraushar Matt McGilvray David Erdall Tom Raymond Mark Gavin Paul Johnson Ben Gavin Ben Endersbe Nick Jabs Austin Lindemann Ryder Bekkedahl Cole Teske Adam Aikens Rob Breslin Tanner Anderson Russel Crary Tony Uglum Andy Reberg Brian Cooney Brandon Johns Kenny Lawrence Louie LaManna Mark Beyersdorf Matt Kuppich Shawn Tischer Travis Steichen Tom Lanz Nick Seme Mark Woell Eric Roberts Kyle MacKenzie Dave Zanko Andy Anderson Nick Meyer Levi Neitzell Hans Beernink Joe Lowinske Scott Peterkin Isaiah Cortes Melissa Cortes Dan Hayden Daniel McLaughlin Ross Tentinger Aaron Zasadzinski Kory Zasadzinski Cory Dobak Zach Weiss Ben Gonia Ryan Kulenkamp Steve Johnson Cole Gammer

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Objective Measure Objective Measure Objective Measure Objective Measure Objective Measure Olaf Legends Olaf Legends Olaf Legends Olaf Legends Olaf Legends Olaf Legends Olaf Legends Olaf Legends On Tour Brewing On Tour Brewing On Tour Brewing On Tour Brewing On Tour Brewing On Tour Brewing On Tour Brewing On Tour Brewing Ovative Group Ovative Group Ovative Group Ovative Group Ovative Group Ovative Group Ovative Group Ovative Group PDE PDE PDE PDE PDE PDE PDE PDE Peter Northstars Peter Northstars Peter Northstars Peter Northstars Peter Northstars Peter Northstars Peter Northstars Peter Northstars Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Polar Bear Express Polar Bear Express Polar Bear Express Polar Bear Express Polar Bear Express Polar Bear Express Polar Bear Express Polar Bear Express Pond Hawks Pond Hawks Pond Hawks Pond Hawks Pond Hawks Pond Hawks Pond Hawks Pond Hawks Pond Scum Pond Scum Pond Scum Pond Scum Pond Scum Pond Scum Pond Scum Pond Scum Pond Stars Pond Stars Pond Stars Pond Stars Pond Stars Pond Stars Pond Stars Pond Stars Princeton Club Club Princeton Club Club Princeton Club Club Princeton Club Club Princeton Club Club Princeton Club Club Princeton Club Club Princeton Club Club Puck Junkies Puck Junkies Puck Junkies Puck Junkies Puck Junkies Puck Junkies Puck Junkies Puck Junkies Queen City Squirrels Queen City Squirrels Queen City Squirrels Queen City Squirrels Queen City Squirrels Queen City Squirrels Queen City Squirrels RAF Bluewings America RAF Bluewings America RAF Bluewings America RAF Bluewings America RAF Bluewings America RAF Bluewings America RAF Bluewings America RAF Bluewings America Rebels Rebels Rebels Rebels Rebels Rebels Rebels

Open Open Open Open Open Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar

Matthew Cruickshank Jordan Bochinski Cody Clarke Samuel Carlson Brock Thompson Ryan Elbing Justin Bronce Pat Schnieder Justin Uhrich Reid Mayer Kyle Mcdermott Keith Townsend Luke Schnieder Robert Zahm Nicholas Vogt Kurt Pickerell Kolton Urso Christopher Speetzen Peter Crawford Patrick Loftus Kyle Gassert Charles Anderson-Weir August Peterson Johnny Dirks Amy Haslerud Tucker Haffner Alex Wohl Jake Galarneau John Schmitz Lucas Mutschelknaus Nate Mutschelknaus Alex Egle Kyle Rimbach John Snodgrass Jorgen Salveson Paul Stehr Derek Camenga Eric Sathre Rob Reber Joe Harmon Ben Auckenthaler Estes Parker Ed Gesch Claudia Jo Gagnon Dan Ritter John Walker Orenstein Adam Tjaden Markus Anderson Nathan Wojta Jack Alger Colton Barron John Anderson Russell Feathers Conor Ryan Ryan Musa Tom Botsford Michael Spooner Ryan Mitchell Jason Moran Beth Houze Matt Duncan Matt Smith Steven Moehrle John Haertzen Tyler Haertzen Michael Crow Al Gould Tyler Wilson Kaleb Holme Jack Saunders Todd McChesney Billy William Buttermore Luke Witt Charlie Voller Noah Deraney Will Kelly Mark Brunetti Chris Buenz John Cielsa Ryan Lightner Jesse Ciesla Anthony Parato Nick Esposito Ciro Landoli Greg Hyde Alex Kraus George Weigold Zach Solomon Brooks Hallin Matt Kelly Ben Sorkin Jonathan Erlichman Ryan Rivard Nick Chinn Dalton Long Mark Hennessy Jake Fry Bevin Sward Sam Merchant Danny Murray Mark Kuntz Daniel Homiszczak Brian Fix Tom Zimmer Vincent Saia Doug Tagliarino Kevin Kucala David R Johanson Tim Gamboni Amy Hadden Richard Baz Stokes Marlon Williams Rob Poulter Aaron Freer Dave Holvig Jay Stipetic AJ Reeves Alex Mueller Mike Harrington Andrew Savage David Stock Jim Pasquine

Rebels Red Cow Red Cow Red Cow Red Cow Red Cow Red Cow Red Cow Red Cow Red Guard Old Boys Red Guard Old Boys Red Guard Old Boys Red Guard Old Boys Red Guard Old Boys Red Guard Old Boys Red Guard Old Boys Red Guard Old Boys Retired Athletes Retired Athletes Retired Athletes Retired Athletes Retired Athletes Retired Athletes Richard’s Liquors Richard’s Liquors Richard’s Liquors Richard’s Liquors Richard’s Liquors Richard’s Liquors Richard’s Liquors Richard’s Liquors Rip City Pimp Skates Rip City Pimp Skates Rip City Pimp Skates Rip City Pimp Skates Rip City Pimp Skates Rip City Pimp Skates Rip City Pimp Skates Rip City Pimp Skates RJ Ryan Construction RJ Ryan Construction RJ Ryan Construction RJ Ryan Construction RJ Ryan Construction RJ Ryan Construction RJ Ryan Construction RJ Ryan Construction Saucy Scallywags Saucy Scallywags Saucy Scallywags Saucy Scallywags Saucy Scallywags Saucy Scallywags Saucy Scallywags Saucy Scallywags Saucy Twigs Saucy Twigs Saucy Twigs Saucy Twigs Saucy Twigs Saucy Twigs Saucy Twigs Saucy Twigs Screeching Pterodactyls Screeching Pterodactyls Screeching Pterodactyls Screeching Pterodactyls Screeching Pterodactyls Screeching Pterodactyls Screeching Pterodactyls Shame on Ice Shame on Ice Shame on Ice Shame on Ice Shame on Ice Shame on Ice Shame on Ice Shame on Ice Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Buddies Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Shanghai Red Guard Helmsmen Sheep Pirates Sheep Pirates Sheep Pirates Sheep Pirates Sheep Pirates Sheep Pirates Sheep Pirates Sheep Pirates Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Shoulda Eaten Hotdish Siemens Siemens Siemens Siemens Siemens Siemens Siemens Siemens Sit Mutual Funds Sit Mutual Funds Sit Mutual Funds Sit Mutual Funds

Cedar Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar 40+ Open 40+ Open 40+ Open 40+ Open 40+ Open 40+ Open 40+ Open Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat

Steven Somers Carter Lukenda Judd Loewenstein Garrit Otten Drew Otto Chris Hansen JT Paine Joey Sundgren Andy Jordahl Chris Koch Derek Koch Paul Young Tim Gardner Jake Olson Andy Sigfrieds David Pitts Jim Mooney Madison Rudnick Timothy Byczek jr Austin Rudnick Colette Carr Pierre Piche Tom Piche Cody Lundberg Dan Clark Bryan Janke Jake Kizewski Jeremy Petersen Blake Klatt Zach Janke Brett Vallin Nicholas Love Brian Barker John Wittenberg Corey Gaffer Patrick Daly Stan Schoenecker Owen Halligan Ross Johnson Nate Ryan Nick Pernula Tim Hartung Jordan Fulton Todd Alexander John Jacques Mike Lundin Kevin Fitzgerald Chris Heide Tristen Plagge Nick Plagge Kevin Falteisek Tom Serratore Caleb Harris Caleb Schulze Colton Higgins Bryan Canfield Derek Gessell Kyle Lindgren Chris Declercq Justin Juettner Aaron Opatz Jake Bosben Trevor Williams Doug Ole Olson Jim Dahline Brian Wachtler Phil Mero John Bug Blooston Dustin Dusty Heigl Justin Kapsen Brett Whiting Nate Lawerence John Amundson Devin Diedrich Eric Johnson Scott Swanson Tim Diedrich Paul Rauen Nick Carmichael Adam Cameron Jim Mooney Ryan Burke Nick Deckyser Zack Anderson Bjorn Anderson Alex Rand Corey Sorrento Barry Duke Aaron Liu Adam Liu Isaac McKitrick Leon Li Mike Goffman Brian Wallace Adam King Paul Talmo Patrick Bauer Gina Nagvajara Kevin Ericson TelaBio Jack Pederson Justin Gutzman Trevor Romanko Ben Kolter Simon McCormack Chad Jorgenson Jeremiah Wendt Caleb Weber Dan Horsch John Friel Randy Slinger Keith Slinger Anthony Jackson Scot Elert Bret Elert Christopher Ramisch Pat Hegarty Tyler Pachl Raymond Sit Joe Bennek Lee Feltman Andrew Tich

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Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Women’s Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink rat Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat

Skylar Ouart Keith McFadyen Drew Johnson Mark Gunter Annie Dalton Abigail Tucci Julieana Tarantino Jordan Trapp Jacqueline Rogers Hannah Kobienia Amanda Brunges Megan Truman George Lyons David Warner Gavin O’Keefe Andrew Bisping Chris Plaskota Jason Kinney Nathaniel Midura Brandon Johnson Ryan Bennett Joe Beckman Steve Day Jason Tyler Brian Sadler Erik Palmer Jaime Hulsebusch Tony Ferraro Matthew Bayer Stephen Bayer Andrew Bayer Zach Leggon Jon Sanvik Kyle Florin Luke Hemker Alex Rickoff Shawn Fagen Tyler Belling Joseph Harcharik Mason McDougal Jacob Mandziara Troy DuBay Tanner McDougal Cole Larson Dylan Limesand Cody Jones Eric Peterson Alex Lavalle Bryan Haugen Logan Pierro Bobby Russ Brian Ratzloff Aaron Klassen Nick Wozniak Alex Garcia Michael Nicklas Brian Muellner Justyn Sweet Chase Viers Mike Williamson Devonne Berry Nicholas Shearer Tye Berger Dylan Mills Zach Mills Dom Uphoff Dustin Krueger Jason Williams Alex Haapajoki Eli Sundquist Seth Vagts Mason Argir Carter Henry Shane Donovan Ian Aadland Micheal Laber Greg Kreisinger Ryan Murray Pete Tardelli Nick Hoffmann Mike Russo Kieran Grogan Connor Murray Connor Brown Srdjan Zizic Andrew Armstrong Cliff Catterlin Jason DeGusipe Michael Zajko Scott Armstrong Trevor Anthony Wesley Fleming Dave Chiarello Derrick Sand Brady Sells Kyle Thompson Dustin Enockson Andrew Christensen Rob Anderson John Kretchmer Josiah Fricton Ryan Langlois Tim Duffy Eric Lindholm Erik Johansson Sam Bunnett Eric Holmstrom Jeff Miller Christopher Black Burton Hable Robbie Hable Brandon Bruce Eric Ritz Aaron Landers John Van Ahnen Joe Fowler Katelyn Bauer Matthew Bauer Chelsea Crowell Meredith Keith Samuel Max Zollicker

St. HatTrick St. HatTrick St. HatTrick St. Paul Senators St. Paul Senators St. Paul Senators St. Paul Senators St. Paul Senators St. Paul Senators St. Paul Senators St. Paul Senators Stang Gang Stang Gang Stang Gang Stang Gang Stang Gang Stang Gang Stang Gang Stang Gang Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars Stars Stay Loose Stay Loose Stay Loose Stay Loose Stay Loose Stay Loose Stay Loose Steel & Beer Steel & Beer Steel & Beer Steel & Beer Steel & Beer Steel & Beer Steel & Beer Steel & Beer STL Honey Badgers STL Honey Badgers STL Honey Badgers STL Honey Badgers STL Honey Badgers STL Honey Badgers STL Honey Badgers STL Honey Badgers STL Whale STL Whale STL Whale STL Whale STL Whale STL Whale STL Whale STL Whale Sturdy Wings Sturdy Wings Sturdy Wings Sturdy Wings Sturdy Wings Sturdy Wings Sturdy Wings Sturdy Wings Supreme Dream Team Supreme Dream Team Supreme Dream Team Supreme Dream Team Supreme Dream Team Supreme Dream Team Supreme Dream Team Supreme Dream Team Sutton’s Barber Shop Sutton’s Barber Shop Sutton’s Barber Shop Sutton’s Barber Shop Sutton’s Barber Shop Sutton’s Barber Shop Sutton’s Barber Shop Sutton’s Barber Shop Tahoe Tessies Tahoe Tessies Tahoe Tessies Tahoe Tessies Tahoe Tessies Tahoe Tessies Tahoe Tessies Tahoe Tessies Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 1.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 Tampa Pamplemousse 2.0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Team Antwerp Team Antwerp Team Antwerp Team Antwerp Team Antwerp Team Antwerp Team Antwerp

Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat Rink Rat Matt Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat 40+ Rink Rat Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Bender - Opening Weekend Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Rink Rat Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Women’s Open Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Cedar Scott Verhaegen

Nate Hofflander Dan Nguyen Liz Larson Justin Olson Joel Rousu Kyle Pobanz Colin Sairio Josh Sima Sean Dinneen Tre Odums Tom Yungbauer Drake Gran Drew Gran Tucker Gran Griffin Anderson Casey Anderson Jacob Reisdorfer Brandon Smith Tyler Smith Riley Olson Jared Olson Sean Halverson Conor Borud Aaron Dusek Jordan Shockley Ian Ecklund Jace Luoma Ethan Pinto Kyle Wittmeyer Nathan Hans Brian Russel Zach Olivas Kevin Underkoffer Sal Blair Brian Mullins Aaron Mullins Paul Vincent Nate Goltz Loren OBrien Nick Pierce Charles Feders Devin OBrien Aaron Finley Joe Lissner Dan Rackovan Chuck Dinnella Chris Krell Mike Costa Cory Kistner Dan Kistner Jeff Fetick Steve Fetick Jason Kemp Mike Prince James Fink Scott Anderson Nick Mangnall Jeff Halbert Richardson Steve Johnson Kyle Lipponeur Jared Brown Jeff Johnson Zach Ferg Jason Cebulski Derek Radek Benson Ringle Zachary Ticha Vaughn Loomis Rob Reichel Matt Ross Phil Thielen Zach Baird Bryan Haugen Jason Struck Jed Otteson Josh Kirk Jon Bourgerie Thomas Klint Matt Johnson Tony Olson Sean Manley Graham Caron Mike Peterson Jamison Humphreys Adam Ganley Joe Ficeto Giles Van De Hey Patrick Wyers Kyle Swain David Stetler Scott Sinclair Brian Rockwell Jeremy Dehn Brandon (Ettore) Sosnoffe Mark Wanat Pat Ciaccio Chris Chelich Mark Asato Alykhan Kassam Bill McElhaney Jacob Rockwell Joe Scharf Craig Witherspoon Andrew Snyder Nate Williams Sadie Lundquist Julia Stelljes Jessie Andersen Erin Read Becky Kortum Hartman Erica McKenzie Michaela Gunderman Hailey Herdine Ruben Vertessen Sean McCann-Coppens Roy Borremans Dale Prevot Ax’l Kila Bryan Verhaegen

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Eight Minnesota high school players made the NHL’s Central Scouting MidTerm North American Skaters list released recently. Four of the players play for Minnetonka.

Javon Moore, Hagen Burrows, Alex Lunski and John Stout all made the list.

Rogers defenseman Jackson Smithknecht, Warroad’s Carson Pilgrim, White Bear Lake’s Nolan Roed and Cretin-Derham Hall’s Jimmy Dodig also were named to the list which ranks the top North American skaters as a precursor to the June NHL Draft.

Here is a closer look at each player: Javon Moore, F, Minnetonka – 47th (University of Minnesota) Moore is a lanky winger with a smooth stride and soft hands who currently leads the Skippers in scoring with 15 goals and 14 assists in the team’s first 15 games. At 6’2” and 180 pounds, Moore is a good combination of size, speed and skill that has him as the top Minnesotan in the NHL’s Central Scouting rankings. He is very good on the outside and cutting hard to the net. Strong shot as well who should have the ability to score a lot of goals at the Division 1 level.

Hagen Burrows, F, Minnetonka – 64th (University of Denver) Like Moore, Burrows possesses solid size (6’2”), speed and skill. He may not have the extra gear that Moore has, but is very good in tight spaces and is a bona fide playmaker. Burrows and Moore both are wingers with Gavin Garry centering them providing Minnetonka with the top line in the state.

Burrows has eight goals and 21 assists in the team’s first 15 games. He had 25 goals and 25 assists last season and also posted strong numbers in the USHL with six goals and 10 assists in 15 games for Sioux City.

Jackson Smithknecht, D, Rogers – 105th ( Colorado College) Speaking of size, Smithknecht stands 6’5” and is the top-rated defenseman in the group of Minnesotans to make the list. He is ranked as the 36th defenseman amongst North American skaters and is one of the younger players on the list with a late July 2006 birthday. His former teammate Chase Cheslock was last year’s Reed Larson Award winner as Rogers continues to churn out solid blueliners. Smithknecht’s size allows him to take up space in the defensive zone and his reach makes it difficult for opponents to get off clean shots in close.

Jimmy Dodig, D, Cretin-Derham Hall – 112th (Merrimack College) Another sizable defenseman at 6’5” with strong skating and puck skills.

Big-bodied defensemen who can skate and move the puck are rare, which is why Dodig and Smithknecht are two prospects who have earned Division 1 tenders and have promising futures.

Dodig is also on the younger side and won’t turn 18 until June.

Alex Lunski, F, Minnetonka – 132nd (University of St. Thomas) Lunski is another lanky forward at 6’4”, but packs a little more punch with a 205-pound frame. He would be a first-line center on any other team in the state, which shows you how much depth Minnetonka has. Lunski will join teammates Gavin and Luke Garry at the University of St. Thomas. He has averaged a point a game his last two seasons and has spent time in both the NAHL and USHL. Carson Pilgrim, F, Warroad – 137th (University of North Dakota) Pilgrim racked up 92 points as a junior and hasn’t slowed down much as he has led the Warriors to the top ranking in Class A with their recent win over Hermantown. His point total will be lower this season after losing linemate Jason Shaugabay to graduation, but he is a bonafide goal scorer who is also adept at dishing the puck. At 5’11” and 165 pounds he relies more on speed and skill than size. Through 17 games he has 19 goals and 19 assists to lead the Warriors.

Minnetonka’s Javon Moore is the top ranked Minnesota player in the NHL Central Scouting’s midterm list released recently.

Minnetonka’s Hagen Burrows is the second highest ranked Minnesota player, ranking 64th amongst North American Skaters.

Nolan Roed, F, White Bear Lake – 142nd (St. Cloud State University) A swift skater with silky hands and knack for finding the back of the net, Roed was a 55-point scorer last season (24-31-55). This season he is averaging two points a game with 16 goals and 12 assists in 14 contests. He also had a solid showing with Tri-City of the USHL with 13 points in 16 games. He has a solid frame at 5’11” and 185 pounds.

John Stout, D, Minnetonka – 157th (University of Minnesota-Duluth) Stout is another blueliner to make the list. At 6’2” he possesses good size and is a strong skater with good puck skills. Helps anchor a Minnetonka blue line and plays well on both ends of the ice.

Warroad’s Carson Pilgrim had a 92-point season as a junior and recently was named to the NHL Central Scouting’s midterm list for North American skaters.

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North American Skaters Mid-Term Rankings - 2023/2024 * Player weighed and measured by Central Scouting

Round 1 # Player

Team

League

Birthdate

1 CELEBRINI, MACKLIN

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

H-EAST

13-Jun-2006

2 LEVSHUNOV, ARTYOM

MICHIGAN STATE

BIG10

28-Oct-2005

3 LINDSTROM, CAYDEN

MEDICINE HAT

WHL

03-Feb-2006

4 BUIUM, ZEEV

DENVER

NCHC

07-Dec-2005

5 CONNELLY, TREVOR

TRI-CITY

USHL

6 YAKEMCHUK, CARTER

CALGARY

7 DICKINSON, SAM

LONDON

8 EISERMAN, COLE

USA U-18

Height

Weight

Position

Shot

6' 0.0"

190 lbs

C

L

6' 2.0"

208 lbs

D

R

6' 3.25"

210 lbs *

C

L

6' 0.0"

183 lbs

D

L

28-Feb-2006

6' 0.75"

156 lbs *

LW

L

WHL

29-Sep-2005

6' 2.75"

190 lbs *

D

R

OHL

07-Jun-2006

6' 2.75"

204 lbs *

D

L

NTDP

29-Aug-2006

5' 11.75"

197 lbs *

LW

L

9 CATTON, BERKLY

SPOKANE

WHL

14-Jan-2006

5' 10.75"

170 lbs *

C

L

10 PAREKH, ZAYNE

SAGINAW

OHL

15-Feb-2006

6' 0.0"

178 lbs *

D

R

11 IGINLA, TIJ

KELOWNA

WHL

04-Aug-2006

5' 11.75"

186 lbs *

C

L

12 GREENTREE, LIAM

WINDSOR

OHL

01-Jan-2006

6' 2.5"

211 lbs *

RW

L

13 JECHO, ADAM

EDMONTON

WHL

24-Mar-2006

6' 4.75"

201 lbs *

C

R

14 PARASCAK, TERIK

PRINCE GEORGE

WHL

28-May-2006

5' 11.5"

176 lbs *

RW

R

15 SENNECKE, BECKETT

OSHAWA

OHL

28-Jan-2006

6' 2.25"

175 lbs *

RW

R

16 RITCHIE, RYDER

PRINCE ALBERT

WHL

03-Aug-2006

5' 11.75"

175 lbs *

RW

R

17 BOISVERT, SACHA

MUSKEGON

USHL

17-Mar-2006

6' 2.0"

178 lbs *

C

L

18 BASHA, ANDREW

MEDICINE HAT

WHL

08-Nov-2005

5' 11.25"

184 lbs *

LW

L

19 HAGE, MICHAEL

CHICAGO

USHL

14-Apr-2006

6' 0.5"

190 lbs *

C

R

20 LETOURNEAU, DEAN

ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE

HIGH-ON

21-Feb-2006

6' 6.0"

210 lbs *

C

R

21 LUCHANKO, JETT

GUELPH

OHL

21-Aug-2006

5' 10.75"

185 lbs *

C

R

22 BEDNARIK, KAMIL

USA U-18

NTDP

26-May-2006

6' 0.0"

186 lbs *

C

L

23 MASSE, MAXIM

CHICOUTIMI

QMJHL

07-Apr-2006

6' 1.75"

192 lbs *

RW

R

24 ROBERTS, COLTON

VANCOUVER

WHL

08-Jun-2006

6' 4.0"

198 lbs *

D

R

25 VANACKER, MAREK

BRANTFORD

OHL

12-Apr-2006

6' 0.5"

175 lbs *

LW

L

26 CURRAN, MAXIMILIAN

TRI-CITY

WHL

27-Aug-2006

6' 3.0"

179 lbs *

C

L

27 MEWS, HENRY

OTTAWA

OHL

09-Mar-2006

6' 0.0"

183 lbs *

D

R

28 ELICK, CHARLIE

BRANDON

WHL

17-Jan-2006

6' 3.25"

200 lbs *

D

R

29 HOWE, TANNER

REGINA

WHL

28-Nov-2005

5' 9.75"

182 lbs *

LW

L

30 GRIDIN, MATVEI

MUSKEGON

USHL

01-Mar-2006

6' 1.0"

185 lbs *

RW

L

31 BEAUDOIN, COLE

BARRIE

OHL

24-Apr-2006

6' 1.75"

209 lbs *

C

L

32 DANFORD, BEN

OSHAWA

OHL

06-Feb-2006

6' 1.0"

194 lbs *

D

R

Round 2 # Player

Team

League

Birthdate

Height

Weight

Position

Shot

33 MARQUES, MIGUEL

LETHBRIDGE

WHL

08-Mar-2006

5' 10.5"

173 lbs *

RW

R

34 BOILARD, RAOUL

BAIE-COMEAU

QMJHL

07-Jan-2006

6' 1.25"

184 lbs *

C

L

35 MARRELLI, LUCA

OSHAWA

OHL

04-Oct-2005

6' 1.25"

185 lbs *

D

R

36 MATEIKO, ERIKS

SAINT JOHN

QMJHL

18-Nov-2005

6' 4.25"

210 lbs *

LW

L

37 FRASCA, GABRIEL

KINGSTON

OHL

18-Feb-2006

6' 0.25"

172 lbs *

C

L

38 GILL, SPENCER

RIMOUSKI

QMJHL

17-Aug-2006

6' 3.75"

185 lbs *

D

R

39 EMERY, ERIC (EJ)

USA U-18

NTDP

30-Mar-2006

6' 3.0"

185 lbs *

D

R

40 O'REILLY, SAM

LONDON

OHL

30-Mar-2006

6' 1.0"

186 lbs *

RW

R

41 MUSTARD, JOHN

WATERLOO

USHL

16-Aug-2006

6' 0.5"

184 lbs *

C

L

42 ZIEMER, BRODIE

USA U-18

NTDP

22-Feb-2006

5' 10.5"

192 lbs *

RW

R

43 JOSEPHSON, OLLIE

RED DEER

WHL

22-Jul-2006

5' 11.75"

185 lbs *

C

L

44 WETSCH, CARSON

CALGARY

WHL

04-May-2006

6' 0.25"

187 lbs *

RW

R

45 MISA, LUKE

MISSISSAUGA

OHL

25-Nov-2005

5' 10.0"

175 lbs *

C

L

46 RALPH, COLIN

SHATTUCK - ST.MARY'S PREP

HIGH-MN

04-Oct-2005

6' 4.0"

216 lbs *

D

L

47 MOORE, JAVON

MINNETONKA

HIGH-MN

07-Dec-2005

6' 3.0"

190 lbs *

LW

L

48 ZELLERS, WILLIAM

SHATTUCK - ST.MARY'S PREP

HIGH-MN

04-Apr-2006

5' 10.25"

163 lbs *

LW

L

49 MIETTINEN, JULIUS

EVERETT

WHL

20-Jan-2006

6' 2.75"

205 lbs *

C

L

50 LAVOIE, TOMAS

CAPE BRETON

QMJHL

31-Mar-2006

6' 3.5"

220 lbs *

D

R

51 VILLENEUVE, NATHAN

SUDBURY

OHL

13-Apr-2006

5' 11.5"

199 lbs *

C

L

52 FIBIGR, JAKUB

MISSISSAUGA

OHL

22-Jul-2006

6' 0.0"

171 lbs *

D

L

53 PLANTE, MAX

USA U-18

NTDP

20-Feb-2006

5' 10.5"

170 lbs *

LW

L

54 SMITH, TARIN

EVERETT

WHL

24-Mar-2006

6' 1.0"

175 lbs *

D

L

55 FISCHER, LUKAS

SARNIA

OHL

09-Sep-2006

6' 2.5"

178 lbs *

D

L

56 BATTAGLIA, JACOB

KINGSTON

OHL

17-Mar-2006

6' 0.5"

196 lbs *

RW

L

57 HUTSON, COLE

USA U-18

NTDP

28-Jun-2006

5' 10.25"

165 lbs *

D

L

58 SKAHAN, WILL

USA U-18

NTDP

14-May-2006

6' 4.0"

211 lbs *

D

L

59 PROCYSZYN, ETHAN

NORTH BAY

OHL

11-Jul-2006

6' 2.5"

189 lbs *

C

R

60 KLEBER, ADAM

LINCOLN

USHL

24-Mar-2006

6' 4.75"

204 lbs *

D

R

61 HUMPHREYS, CHRISTIAN

USA U-18

NTDP

04-Feb-2006

5' 10.75"

170 lbs *

C

R

62 TESTA, LUCA

BRANTFORD

OHL

10-Apr-2006

6' 0.25"

182 lbs *

C

L

63 WALTON, KIERON

SUDBURY

OHL

22-Apr-2006

6' 5.75"

211 lbs *

C

L

64 BURROWS, HAGEN

MINNETONKA

HIGH-MN

13-Oct-2005

6' 1.5"

174 lbs *

RW

R

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Team

League

Birthdate

Height

Weight

Position

Shot

65 CROSBY, LOGAN

HALIFAX

QMJHL

14-Dec-2005

6' 1.75"

195 lbs *

RW

R

66 MISSKEY, NATE

VICTORIA

WHL

12-Jan-2005

6' 3.25"

210 lbs *

D

R

67 BRUNICKE, HARRISON

KAMLOOPS

WHL

08-May-2006

6' 2.0"

185 lbs *

D

R

68 CASWELL, CLARKE

SWIFT CURRENT

WHL

02-Feb-2006

5' 10.75"

170 lbs *

LW

L

69 BERNIER, ALEXIS

BAIE-COMEAU

QMJHL

21-Jun-2006

6' 1.25"

189 lbs *

D

R

70 PRIDHAM, JACK

WEST KELOWNA

BCHL

08-Oct-2005

6' 1.25"

176 lbs *

RW

R

71 BLAIS, ALEXANDRE

RIMOUSKI

QMJHL

14-Nov-2005

5' 10.0"

152 lbs *

C

L

72 STIGA, TEDDY

USA U-18

NTDP

05-Apr-2006

5' 9.5"

177 lbs *

C

L

73 POIRIER, JUSTIN

BAIE-COMEAU

QMJHL

04-Sep-2006

5' 7.25"

185 lbs *

RW

R

74 VEILLEUX, XAVIER

MUSKEGON

USHL

23-Mar-2006

6' 0.25"

189 lbs *

D

L

75 GROENEWOLD, ELLIOTT

CEDAR RAPIDS

USHL

04-Feb-2006

6' 1.5"

200 lbs *

D

L

76 LITALIEN, ELIOT

BLAINVILLE-BOISBRIAND

QMJHL

23-Mar-2006

6' 1.5"

187 lbs *

C

L

77 PITNER, TORY

YOUNGSTOWN

USHL

06-Mar-2006

6' 0.75"

183 lbs *

D

R

78 BAKER, AUSTIN

USA U-18

NTDP

12-Feb-2006

5' 11.75"

191 lbs *

LW

L

79 PARK, AIDAN

SHATTUCK - ST.MARY'S PREP

HIGH-MN

06-Jan-2006

6' 0.75"

184 lbs *

C

R

80 BURNEVIK, AUSTIN

MADISON

USHL

03-Jan-2005

6' 3.5"

200 lbs *

RW

L

81 ROMANI, ANTHONY

NORTH BAY

OHL

12-Jul-2005

6' 0.25"

183 lbs *

RW

R

82 MELOVSKY, MATYAS

BAIE-COMEAU

QMJHL

25-May-2004

6' 1.75"

190 lbs *

C

R

83 ADAMS, TANNER

PROVIDENCE

H-EAST

02-Sep-2005

5' 11.0"

184 lbs

RW

R

84 BECHER, ONDREJ

PRINCE GEORGE

WHL

22-Feb-2004

6' 1.0"

184 lbs *

C

L

85 VAN VLIET, LUCAS

USA U-18

NTDP

25-Jan-2006

6' 1.25"

181 lbs *

C

L

86 ZEBESKI, MASON

MISSISSAUGA

OHL

04-Oct-2005

6' 1.25"

186 lbs *

LW

L

87 DESRUISSEAUX, THOMAS

CHICOUTIMI

QMJHL

10-Mar-2006

5' 10.75"

162 lbs *

C

L

88 EPPERSON, KRISTIAN

USA U-18

NTDP

16-May-2006

5' 11.0"

182 lbs *

LW

L

89 HE, KEVIN

NIAGARA

OHL

30-Apr-2006

5' 11.0"

182 lbs *

LW

L

90 MRSIC, TOMAS

MEDICINE HAT

WHL

26-Feb-2006

5' 11.25"

170 lbs *

C

L

91 SAWYER, LOGAN

BROOKS

AJHL

06-May-2006

6' 1.0"

173 lbs *

C

L

92 VORONIN, KUZMA

YOUNGSTOWN

USHL

27-Jul-2006

5' 9.75"

157 lbs *

RW

L

93 FISHER, JAKE

FARGO

USHL

27-Mar-2005

6' 1.75"

192 lbs *

C

L

94 GOJSIC, HIROKI

KELOWNA

WHL

01-May-2006

6' 2.75"

198 lbs *

RW

R

95 ELLINAS, LUKE

KITCHENER

OHL

12-Mar-2006

6' 2.0"

198 lbs *

LW

L

96 OSBURN, LUKE

YOUNGSTOWN

USHL

09-Sep-2006

6' 0.75"

172 lbs *

D

L

Shot

Round 4 # Player

Team

League

Birthdate

Height

Weight

Position

97 LACERTE, FELIX

SHAWINIGAN

QMJHL

14-Jun-2006

5' 9.75"

165 lbs *

RW

L

98 MCISAAC, WILLIAM

SPOKANE

WHL

26-May-2006

6' 3.0"

192 lbs *

D

R

99 ALCOS, PARKER

EDMONTON

WHL

20-Jul-2006

6' 2.5"

180 lbs *

D

R

100 MARRELLI, FRANK

OTTAWA

OHL

16-Feb-2006

5' 10.5"

187 lbs *

D

L

101 CRISTOFORO, ANTHONY

WINDSOR

OHL

23-Feb-2006

5' 11.0"

191 lbs *

D

R

102 LAURILA, SAM

USA U-18

NTDP

02-Sep-2006

6' 0.0"

188 lbs *

D

L

103 MERRILL, BEN

ST. SEBASTIANS SCHOOL

HIGH-MA

04-Nov-2005

6' 3.25"

190 lbs *

C

R

104 HENRICKS, TANNER

LINCOLN

USHL

25-Jul-2006

6' 3.25"

195 lbs *

D

R

105 SMITHKNECHT, JACKSON

ROGERS

HIGH-MN

30-Jul-2006

6' 4.75"

182 lbs *

D

L

106 WHIPPLE, JOHN

USA U-18

NTDP

20-Jan-2006

6' 0.5"

194 lbs *

D

L

107 JAMIESON, ERIC

EVERETT

WHL

15-Jul-2005

6' 2.5"

199 lbs *

D

L

108 LAING, HUNTER

PRINCE GEORGE

WHL

16-May-2006

6' 5.25"

205 lbs

C

R

109 ALLARD, OWEN

SAULT STE. MARIE

OHL

13-Jan-2004

6' 1.75"

199 lbs *

C

L

110 THORPE, TYLER

VANCOUVER

WHL

11-Aug-2005

6' 4.0"

209 lbs

RW

R

111 SWICK, TRENT

KITCHENER

OHL

25-Apr-2004

6' 6.5"

214 lbs *

LW

L

112 DODIG, JIMMY

CRETIN-DERHAM

HIGH-MN

07-Jun-2006

6' 4.5"

190 lbs *

D

L

113 SMITH, GABE

MONCTON

QMJHL

03-Aug-2006

6' 3.75"

208 lbs *

C

L

114 BUTTAZZONI, DIEGO

PORTLAND

WHL

13-Jan-2006

5' 9.0"

183 lbs *

C

L

115 THIBODEAU, CHRISTOPHER

KINGSTON

OHL

13-Oct-2005

5' 9.25"

158 lbs *

C

R

116 PATTERSON, RILEY

BARRIE

OHL

22-Mar-2006

5' 11.75"

192 lbs *

C

R

117 KENNEDY, QUINN

RIMOUSKI

QMJHL

06-Feb-2006

5' 10.0"

171 lbs *

C

L

118 ZAKRESKI, JOSH

PORTLAND

WHL

17-Dec-2005

5' 10.5"

188 lbs *

LW

L

119 PITRE, KADEN

FLINT

OHL

08-Feb-2006

5' 11.25"

180 lbs *

C

L

120 DELLASALLA, ANDREW

OMAHA

USHL

08-May-2006

6' 0.0"

169 lbs *

C

L

121 MORELLO, JONATHAN

ST. MICHAELS

OJHL

31-Jul-2006

6' 1.25"

178 lbs *

C

L

122 KEEFE, OWEN

SIOUX CITY

USHL

26-Mar-2006

6' 0.5"

194 lbs *

D

L

123 COOPER, MILES

WENATCHEE

WHL

04-Aug-2006

5' 9.75"

163 lbs *

C

L

124 GOLICIC, JAN

GATINEAU

QMJHL

30-Jun-2006

6' 5.25"

188 lbs *

D

L

125 SPELLACY, ANTHONY

WINDSOR

OHL

24-Feb-2006

6' 2.25"

195 lbs *

RW

R

126 ASPINALL, NATHAN

FLINT

OHL

30-Mar-2006

6' 5.75"

185 lbs *

LW

L

127 HILTON, CHARLIE

OTTAWA

OHL

15-Sep-2006

6' 4.5"

196 lbs *

LW

L

128 SUMPF, JULIUS

MONCTON

QMJHL

11-Jan-2005

6' 1.25"

179 lbs *

C

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League

Birthdate

Height

Weight

Position

Shot

129 WOOLLEY, JARED

# Player

LONDON

OHL

27-Feb-2006

6' 4.25"

214 lbs *

D

L

130 SWANSON, MAC

FARGO

USHL

10-Jan-2006

5' 7.0"

157 lbs *

C

L

131 CONNOR, JOSEPH

MUSKEGON

USHL

31-Mar-2005

5' 10.0"

175 lbs *

LW

L

132 LUNSKI, ALEX

MINNETONKA

HIGH-MN

13-Dec-2005

6' 3.75"

206 lbs *

C

L

133 MCLAUGHLIN, FINN

YOUNGSTOWN

USHL

28-Feb-2006

6' 1.0"

185 lbs *

D

L

134 LAFOND, MAXIME

DRUMMONDVILLE

QMJHL

28-Mar-2006

6' 4.0"

196 lbs *

C

L

135 VON RICHTER, PARKER

MISSISSAUGA

OHL

17-May-2006

6' 0.75"

183 lbs *

D

R

136 VAUGHAN, CORBIN

REGINA

WHL

10-Jan-2006

6' 0.0"

205 lbs *

D

L

137 PILGRIM, CARSON

WARROAD

HIGH-MN

20-Feb-2006

5' 10.75"

163 lbs *

C

R

138 ASHTON, LUKE

LANGLEY

BCHL

21-Jan-2005

6' 6.25"

231 lbs *

D

L

139 FLUKER, JOSH

WENATCHEE

WHL

03-Jan-2006

6' 0.0"

160 lbs *

D

R

140 PILOTE, DOMINIC

RIMOUSKI

QMJHL

14-Feb-2006

6' 1.0"

178 lbs *

LW

L

141 MCCUE, SAM

OWEN SOUND

OHL

03-Oct-2005

6' 1.75"

187 lbs *

LW

L

142 ROED, NOLAN

WHITE BEAR LAKE

HIGH-MN

25-Oct-2005

5' 10.5"

186 lbs *

C

L

143 BRUNELLE, BENJAMIN

ROUYN-NORANDA

QMJHL

07-Jun-2005

6' 3.5"

192 lbs *

RW

L

144 LAHEY, MATT

NANAIMO

BCHL

17-Jul-2006

6' 5.0"

203 lbs *

D

L

145 BRUNET, SIMON-PIER

DRUMMONDVILLE

QMJHL

24-Oct-2005

6' 1.75"

196 lbs *

D

R

146 EICHLER, JOSEF

WINDSOR

OHL

14-Dec-2005

6' 0.0"

192 lbs

D

R

147 STEWART, BODE

BARRIE

OHL

09-Feb-2006

6' 0.25"

167 lbs *

LW

L

148 VAUGHAN, JAXSIN

REGINA

WHL

10-Jan-2006

6' 0.75"

206 lbs *

RW

R

149 HUGHES, CALLUM

WEST KELOWNA

BCHL

22-Jan-2006

6' 0.0"

173 lbs *

C

L

150 VAN BLARICOM, MATTHEW

HUMBOLDT

SJHL

26-Aug-2006

5' 11.0"

174 lbs

RW

R

151 STEFANEK, CHASE

TRAIL

BCHL

01-Aug-2006

6' 1.25"

188 lbs *

C

L

152 REEDER, JAMES

DUBUQUE

USHL

06-Oct-2005

5' 9.75"

168 lbs *

RW

R

153 DIGIULIAN, GIOVANNI

KENT SCHOOL

HIGH-CT

25-Sep-2005

5' 10.75"

170 lbs *

C

R

154 REPCIK, PETER

DRUMMONDVILLE

QMJHL

09-Jan-2004

5' 11.75"

184 lbs *

C

L

155 SHAHAN, KADEN

SIOUX CITY

USHL

24-May-2005

5' 10.5"

172 lbs *

RW

R

156 KEARSEY, MARCUS

CHARLOTTETOWN

QMJHL

17-Mar-2006

5' 10.25"

173 lbs *

D

L

157 STOUT, JOHN

MINNETONKA

HIGH-MN

20-Apr-2006

6' 0.75"

193 lbs *

D

L

158 SHLAINE, DANIEL

SHATTUCK - ST.MARY'S PREP

HIGH-MN

30-Oct-2005

6' 0.5"

170 lbs *

C

L

159 GOUKLER, LUKE

CUSHING ACADEMY

HIGH-MA

11-Aug-2006

5' 10.75"

173 lbs *

LW

L

160 MONTEIRO, JOSEPH

SALMON ARM

BCHL

12-Jan-2006

5' 11.25"

190 lbs *

LW

L

Round 6 Team

League

Birthdate

Height

Weight

Position

Shot

161 GREEN, DAVID

# Player

ST. MICHAELS

OJHL

13-Aug-2006

6' 1.25"

197 lbs *

D

L

162 HESLOP, JESSE

EVERETT

WHL

18-Apr-2006

5' 10.5"

171 lbs *

LW

L

163 FAWCETT, KEETS

CALGARY

WHL

23-Feb-2006

5' 9.75"

167 lbs *

RW

L

164 CARDILLI, ANTHONY

CHICAGO

USHL

13-Oct-2005

6' 3.0"

190 lbs *

C

L

165 BUTELLA, EERO

WATERLOO

USHL

21-Feb-2006

6' 3.25"

177 lbs *

RW

R

166 CLOUTIER, PIER-ETIENNE

QUEBEC

QMJHL

23-Nov-2005

6' 4.75"

198 lbs *

LW

L

167 HERRINGTON, CAEDEN

HOLDERNESS

HIGH-NH

26-Jan-2006

6' 1.5"

189 lbs *

D

R

168 PROTZ, OWEN

BRANTFORD

OHL

07-Feb-2006

6' 1.0"

213 lbs *

D

L

169 VAN VOLSEN, JACK

MISSISSAUGA

OHL

12-Jan-2006

6' 1.25"

188 lbs *

C

L

170 MCKENZIE, PAVEL

MOOSE JAW

WHL

08-Oct-2005

6' 0.0"

174 lbs *

LW

L

171 HEISE, MAX

PENTICTON

BCHL

26-Feb-2006

6' 2.0"

162 lbs *

C

R

172 PAHLSSON, ERIK

DUBUQUE

USHL

09-Apr-2004

6' 0.5"

185 lbs *

C

L

173 MIGNOSA, MARCO

SAULT STE. MARIE

OHL

13-Apr-2005

5' 11.25"

168 lbs *

RW

R

174 HARDING, FINN

MISSISSAUGA

OHL

02-Mar-2005

6' 1.0"

198 lbs

D

R

175 HADLAND, CALEB

BRANDON

WHL

06-Mar-2006

5' 9.75"

174 lbs *

LW

L

176 TAILLEFER, MATHIEU

BROOKS

AJHL

30-Jan-2006

6' 0.75"

175 lbs *

D

R

177 GUY, ALEXANDRE

VAL-D'OR

QMJHL

11-Nov-2005

6' 2.0"

195 lbs *

RW

R

178 GENDRON, JUSTIN

VICTORIAVILLE

QMJHL

30-Sep-2005

6' 2.0"

198 lbs *

RW

R

179 MACPHERSON, CONNOR

PENTICTON

BCHL

02-Mar-2005

6' 0.5"

173 lbs *

RW

R

180 CERRATO, CHARLIE

YOUNGSTOWN

USHL

10-Mar-2005

5' 11.0"

186 lbs *

C

L

181 BLAIS-SAVOIE, PHILIPPE

TRI-CITY

USHL

10-Jun-2005

6' 0.5"

193 lbs *

D

L

182 MOLINE, AUSTIN

SHATTUCK - ST.MARY'S PREP

HIGH-MN

21-Nov-2005

6' 4.0"

193 lbs *

D

R

183 RESENDES, LANDAN

CEDAR RAPIDS

USHL

10-Dec-2005

5' 9.5"

166 lbs *

RW

R

184 DAVIS, COLE

WINDSOR

OHL

22-Jun-2006

5' 9.75"

174 lbs *

LW

L

185 FREE, NATHAN

BROOKS

AJHL

23-Jun-2006

5' 9.0"

153 lbs *

RW

R

186 PARDUE, CHARLES

USA U-18

NTDP

05-Jan-2006

5' 9.75"

171 lbs *

C

R

187 EDWARDS, BRAYDEN

LETHBRIDGE

WHL

23-Dec-2004

6' 0.0"

186 lbs *

C

R

188 SMITH, SHANE

MEDICINE HAT

WHL

14-Jan-2005

6' 0.25"

194 lbs *

C

L

189 LOUNSBURY, PRESTON

MONCTON

QMJHL

12-Apr-2005

5' 11.25"

174 lbs *

C

L

190 WILKE, TRAE

LETHBRIDGE

WHL

20-Apr-2006

6' 0.0"

191 lbs *

LW

L

191 PAQUETTE, CHARLIE

GUELPH

OHL

06-Dec-2005

6' 1.25"

200 lbs *

RW

R

192 WARD, LANDEN

LETHBRIDGE

WHL

19-Apr-2006

6' 2.75"

200 lbs *

LW

L

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Birthdate

Height

Weight

Position

Shot

193 SADOWSKI, JACK

# Player

KIMBALL UNION

HIGH-NH

29-Jul-2006

5' 10.75"

179 lbs *

LW

L

194 LARIOZA, NATE

CULVER ACADEMY

HIGH-IN

22-Aug-2006

6' 1.0"

191 lbs

D

L

195 VALLIANT, CHASE

CALGARY

WHL

18-May-2006

6' 0.25"

174 lbs *

C

L

196 FELICIO, WILLIAM

WATERLOO

USHL

19-May-2006

5' 9.5"

160 lbs *

D

L

197 DELL'ELCE, FRANCESCO

PENTICTON

BCHL

23-Jun-2005

6' 0.5"

170 lbs *

D

L

198 DESJARDINS, VINCENT

BLAINVILLE-BOISBRIAND

QMJHL

08-Sep-2006

5' 10.25"

155 lbs *

C

R

199 HEWSON, EASTON

CALGARY CANUCKS

AJHL

08-Jun-2005

6' 3.5"

210 lbs *

D

L

200 PEDERSON, RHYS

EDMONTON

WHL

08-Sep-2006

6' 3.75"

194 lbs *

D

L

201 CLEAVES, COOPER

BRUNSWICK PREP

HIGH-CT

05-Jan-2006

6' 2.75"

198 lbs *

D

R

202 WATERFIELD, DREW

SHATTUCK - ST.MARY'S PREP

HIGH-MN

20-Mar-2006

6' 2.25"

196 lbs *

RW

R

203 MCMORROW, BRENDAN

USA U-18

NTDP

27-Mar-2006

5' 11.25"

189 lbs *

LW

L

204 BERRY, BAUER

MUSKEGON

USHL

31-Oct-2005

6' 3.5"

198 lbs *

D

L

205 TOPP, ROWAN

GUELPH

OHL

02-Apr-2006

6' 1.25"

199 lbs *

D

R

206 DAVIDSON, HYDE

SEATTLE

WHL

23-Jan-2006

6' 2.0"

165 lbs *

D

L

207 LAPOINTE, NOAH

USA U-18

NTDP

05-Jun-2006

6' 0.5"

197 lbs *

D

L

208 SEBASTIAN, ELI

NORTHEASTERN

H-EAST

19-May-2004

5' 11.25"

185 lbs

C

L

209 GARDULA, ETHAN

SIOUX CITY

USHL

28-Feb-2005

6' 1.0"

188 lbs *

LW

L

210 MISTELBACHER, LUKE

SWIFT CURRENT

WHL

02-Nov-2005

5' 11.75"

195 lbs *

RW

R

211 WILLIAMS, DAX

CALGARY

WHL

28-Sep-2005

6' 0.0"

190 lbs *

D

L

212 PLAMONDON, FELIX

SHAWINIGAN

QMJHL

18-Mar-2006

6' 0.5"

163 lbs *

D

L

213 DORION, ANTOINE

QUEBEC

QMJHL

02-Nov-2005

6' 0.5"

190 lbs *

C

R

214 PICKFORD, BRYCE

SEATTLE

WHL

02-Apr-2006

5' 11.5"

170 lbs *

D

R

215 KALD, ERIK

CEDAR RAPIDS

USHL

06-Mar-2006

6' 1.5"

198 lbs *

D

R

216 MCNAMARA, LUKE

KINGSTON

OHL

02-Mar-2005

6' 2.25"

179 lbs *

C

L

217 GALANEK, JOHN

MUSKEGON

USHL

04-Jun-2006

5' 10.25"

173 lbs *

C

L

218 SERLIN, LEO

GUELPH

OHL

20-Jan-2006

5' 11.75"

183 lbs *

RW

R

219 GOOD, JACK

ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE

HIGH-ON

31-Mar-2006

5' 8.75"

172 lbs *

LW

L

220 KUBIESA, MATEJ

PRINCE ALBERT

WHL

11-Sep-2006

5' 11.25"

171 lbs *

RW

R

221 DRANCAK, SAMUEL

RED DEER

WHL

04-Feb-2006

5' 11.25"

185 lbs *

C

L

222 HYLES, KOLE

CUSHING ACADEMY

HIGH-MA

16-Jan-2006

6' 0.0"

189 lbs *

C

R

223 TITLBACH, ADAM

VANCOUVER

WHL

15-Feb-2006

5' 8.5"

164 lbs *

C

L

224 HODNETT, GAVIN

EDMONTON

WHL

09-Apr-2006

5' 6.5"

158 lbs *

C

L

North American Goalies Mid-Term Rankings

# Player

Team

League

Birthdate

Height

Weight

Catches

1 GEORGE, CARTER

OWEN SOUND

OHL

20-May-2006

6' 0.75"

188 lbs *

L

2 KEMPF, NICHOLAS

USA U-18

NTDP

01-Mar-2006

6' 1.75"

189 lbs *

L

3 LEENDERS, RYERSON

MISSISSAUGA

OHL

01-Jun-2006

6' 0.75"

176 lbs *

L

4 YEGOROV, MIKHAIL

OMAHA

USHL

07-Mar-2006

6' 4.5"

179 lbs *

L

5 COWAN, DAWSON

SPOKANE

WHL

28-Sep-2005

6' 1.75"

185 lbs *

L

6 PARSONS, JOHN

USA U-18

NTDP

15-Jan-2006

6' 3.25"

184 lbs *

L

7 PELLETIER, ZACH

GATINEAU

QMJHL

02-Jul-2006

6' 3.0"

178 lbs *

L

8 HEIL, CALEB

SIOUX FALLS

USHL

19-Jun-2006

6' 1.5"

188 lbs *

L

9 MATECHA, LUKAS

TRI-CITY

WHL

21-Mar-2005

6' 3.25"

194 lbs *

L

10 WARREN, KEEGAN

MONCTON

QMJHL

06-Oct-2005

6' 1.75"

185 lbs *

L

11 BERNSTEIN, THATCHER

DUBUQUE

USHL

17-Jul-2006

6' 3.75"

213 lbs *

L

12 MILOTA, JAKUB

CAPE BRETON

QMJHL

14-Apr-2006

6' 0.5"

170 lbs *

L

13 WUTZKE, CHASE

RED DEER

WHL

26-Jul-2006

6' 1.75"

158 lbs *

L

14 ST-HILAIRE, SAMUEL

SHERBROOKE

QMJHL

11-May-2004

6' 2.25"

185 lbs *

L

15 BILIC, MARKO

CUSHING ACADEMY

HIGH-MA

03-Mar-2006

6' 1.75"

175 lbs *

L

16 GARDNER, EVAN

SASKATOON

WHL

25-Jan-2006

6' 0.0"

175 lbs *

L

17 MILLER, LANDON

SAULT STE. MARIE

OHL

03-Jan-2006

6' 4.25"

193 lbs *

L

18 UNGER, JACKSON

MOOSE JAW

WHL

13-Jan-2005

6' 1.25"

185 lbs *

R

19 PECK, STEPHEN

BISMARCK

NAHL

18-Jan-2005

6' 2.25"

176 lbs *

L

20 CLOUTIER, LOUKA

CHICAGO

USHL

22-Aug-2006

6' 1.5"

168 lbs *

L

21 SPUNAR, JAN

PORTLAND

WHL

30-May-2004

6' 3.0"

185 lbs

L

22 WHITE, AJAY

CHIPPEWA

NAHL

27-May-2006

6' 2.5"

190 lbs *

L

23 CHARTIER, KARSEN

SARNIA

OHL

01-Jan-2006

6' 2.25"

185 lbs *

L

24 GATTO, SEBASTIAN

LEAMINGTON

OJHL

24-Jan-2006

6' 3.0"

165 lbs *

L

25 CHOLETTE, JADEN

MOUNT ST. CHARLES

HIGH-RI

30-Jan-2006

6' 2.5"

181 lbs *

R

26 MENEGHIN, HARRISON

LETHBRIDGE

WHL

13-Sep-2004

6' 3.0"

164 lbs

L

27 URBAN, SAMUEL

SIOUX CITY

USHL

01-May-2005

6' 0.0"

210 lbs *

L

28 STOESSER, RHETT

RED DEER

WHL

31-Jan-2005

6' 1.25"

206 lbs *

L

29 NEISSE, LENNART

BRANTFORD

GOJHL

14-Sep-2006

6' 5.0"

187 lbs

L

30 BOWEN, ZACHARY

PETERBOROUGH

OHL

25-Apr-2005

6' 2.5"

181 lbs *

L

31 BRYZGALOV, VLADISLAV

OGDEN MUSTANGS

USPHL - NCDC

03-Feb-2006

5' 11.5"

191 lbs *

L

32 CAULFIELD, SAM

MILTON ACADEMY

HIGH-MA

29-Aug-2006

6' 0.0"

175 lbs *

L

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In Coon Rapids, earning your Wings means something

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN

Lets Play Hockey Publisher

Just four short years ago the Coon Rapids boys high school hockey team had a winless season.

It was Head Coach Aaron Frach’s second season as head coach of the fledgling high school program and they were in the throes of a 30-game losing streak. A year earlier in his first year as head coach they had gone 2-24 and lost in the section quarterfinals 7-0 to Blaine.

During the following Covid-19-shortened season they went 0-16 to lost in the section playoffs to Maple Grove by 20 goals.

But with patience and perseverance, and buoyed by a belief in the tradition that was Coon Rapids Hockey, in just his fifth season, Frach has his Coon Rapids program off to a 7-4-0 start and more importantly back on the radar as a contending team in Section 5AA. Frach knew in order for things to change…things had to change.

“Our staff was committed to changing the program’s culture,” said Frach, a native of Delano where he played high school hockey for the Tigers. “We wanted to grow a program that our players and alumni could look back on their experiences at Coon Rapids and be proud of and cherish.”

Frach earned his coaching stripes starting in Coon Rapids as the Peewee A coach. He moved on to Mounds View where he coached the Bantam AA program from 2015-18 and then coached one season as Elk River’s Bantam AA coach before being hired to head the high school team at Coon Rapids.

His first order of business was to recruit alumni to join the coaching staff.

The staff today consists of Seth Johnson, Jake Kouri, and Connor Wise, all former Coon Rapids players.

“We wanted to get our alumni more involved and having them be a part of the coaching staff has been amazing for the growth and cultural shift for the program,” said Frach.

“Culture” and “Chemistry” are words used often in and around hockey programs. Perhaps they are overused, but they are important. One could argue that the culture with the Minnesota Wild had soured and a coaching change made all the difference. While time will tell if that was indeed the case, culture does start at the very top. With Frach, he wanted to instill a sense of pride in wearing the

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There has been a lot to celebrate in Coon Rapids as the high school has revived their once fledgling program.

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Aaron Frach and his staff, all former Coon Rapids players, have helped rebuild the program back to contention.

Coon Rapids jersey.

“After our winless season we started to rebrand the program,” he said. They brought back the wing logo that was worn in the at 1990s and early 2000s, the heyday era of Coon Rapids hockey and the last time the team played in a section final.

“We started to use the phrase, ‘earn your wings,’ as a point of pride and something to achieve at the high school level” Frach said.

Players embraced the new culture and the team rebounded with a 10-win season in 2021-22. Last year they finished 12-13-1 and this year have a solid group of senior leaders and are off to a

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Will Wagner has been the backbone on the back end for the Cardinals. He is sporting a .910 save percentage with three shutouts.

7-2 start. In all, there are 14 seniors on this year’s squad.

“This senior group has been committed to staying together and are focused on having success,” said Frach. “They play with a chip on their shoulder, are extremely competitive, and tenaciously gritty.”

The leader is Tyler Barsness, a senior forward who leads the team with 10 goals.

“Tyler has great skill and hockey IQ and is able to help his teammates with the details of their game,” said Frach.

“He is a vocal leader all of our players look up to.”

With Barsness leading up front, Roan

Bresnahan is the general on the blue line.

The senior defenseman is having a great senior season averaging two points a game. Frach said Bresnahan’s leadership comes through his tireless work ethic.

“Roan is extremely competitive and has an incredible work ethic,” said Frach. “He is a leader that expects and demands the work out of his teammates during practice. He’s our vocal leader during games and is a great hype guy.”

Eli Bolden is the team’s caretaker.

“He’s a player that always has a smile on his face,” said Frach. “He just loves the game and his teammates. When we are facing adversity he is the guy who keeps everyone’s spirits high and helps refocus the group.”

Senior netminder Will Wagner, as with many good teams, serves as the team’s backbone.

“Will has a tremendous heart, work ethic and competitive spirit,” said Frach.

“The moment is never too big for him.

He lives for the big moments and is a true leader who puts the success of his teammates ahead of his own success.”

The combination of leadership and talent has led the Coon Rapids team to their best start in years. Their goal is to go deep into a very tough section and compete for a section championship. To do so they will have to compete with the likes of Rogers, Maple Grove and Centennial. Both Rogers and Maple Grove have been ranked in the Top 10 most of the season and Centennial just handed the Cardinals a lopsided loss.

“We understand Section 5AA is deep with talented teams,” said Frach, “but we know our group has the skill, speed and depth to compete with any team come February.”

They took a big step last season when they won their first section game in 20 years.

“We had the opportunity to play in a section semifinal and that created a strong hunger to go further,” said Frach.

“We can see it at the rink every day.

They come ready to compete. We all know what’s at stake this season.”

Win or lose, one thing this senior group can hang their helmet on is the fact that they, along with their dedicated coaching staff, helped pump lifeblood into a program on life support.

The revival is just beginning.

Those wings do mean something.

They have given flight to the hopes of the kids coming up through the Coon Rapids youth program that high school hockey in Coon Rapids is alive and well.

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Tyler Barsness is the team’s leading scorer and a leader on the ice for the Cardinals.

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History of a iconic yearly tradition in the State of Hockey.

The first ever Hockey Day Minnesota

High School Hockey rosters from 2006 Hockey Day Minnesota Lake of the Woods 2006 Roster Name Number Cody Hasbargen 8 Danny Usiski 9 Kyle Horntvedt 18 John Clark ‘C’ 5 Travis Anderson 13 Nick Baade 15 Jalen Stay Morrison Cam Kuznick 11 Ethan Leiding Mark Fabian Head Coach Keith Block Assistant Coach

Baudette Bay held over 1,500 spectors who witness the first ever Hockey Day Minnesota in 2007.

Hockey Day Minnesota came to be in 2007 by the Minnesota Wild in a attempt to celebrate the game that has made Minnesota the State of Hockey.

The first HDM was located on Baudette Bay in Baudette, MN. The original idea was a way to have a night showcasing hockey in Minnesota, similar to Hockey Night in Canada.

On Nov. 2, 2006 the official announcement was made at the Minnesota Wild game that Jan. 20, 2007 would be

Hockey Day Minnesota.

Three months later, there were teams squaring off on a frozen pond with temperatures of 19 degrees, and winds of 14-22 mph. The first Hockey Day Minnesota involved three games, first with St. Paul Johnson facing Lake of the Woods. The next game was the Denver Pioneers at the Minnesota Golden Gophers mens hockey at Mariucci, and capping the day off was the Minnesota Wild hosting the Dallas Stars inside

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the Xcel Energy Center.

Lake of the Woods won 5-3 over St. Paul Johnson, the Gophers took down the Pioneers 5-4, and the Wild lost in a shootout against the Dallas Stars 2-1.

The cold was not a problem for spectators or players, and the event was a instant hit, Hockey Day Minnesota was born and has been a staple in the State of Hockey ever since.

St. Paul Johnson 2006 Roster Name Number Trenton Krueger 17 Sam Soika 2 John Schmidt 7 Pat McDonough 16 Brad Dushaw ‘A’ 22 Joe Burkhart John Rozales Tyler Hendrickson ‘A’ 25 Cabe Pearson Revelke 9 Caleb Theesfeld Joe Benardt 29 Cory Walz Manager Steve ‘Moose’ Younghans Head Coach

Girls hockey becomes part of Hockey Day Minnesota The Twin Cities hosted its first Hockey Day Minnesota on January 17, 2009. The game was held at Phalen Park, known for where Herb Brooks played as a youth. St. Paul Johnson faced off with Rochester John Marshall, where St. Paul Johnson fittingly won 4-0. The other game was between White Bear Lake and Duluth East, this game was held inside the Xcel Energy Center. East took down the Bears 6-3.

The 2009 Hockey Day Minnesota was another historic and special one because it featured girls hockey for the first time. Stillwater girls hockey took on Minnetonka. The Ponies took the win, 2-1 over the Skippers.

The Gophers played away on HDM in 2009, taking on St. Cloud State. The Gophers took down the Huskies 8-6.

In the pro ranks, the Minnesota Wild played host to the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks came away victorious 3-0 against the home team Wild.

Stillwater Girls High School Hockey roster from 2009 Hockey Day Minnesota

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St. Paul Johnson shut out Rochester John Marshall in their first time hosting Hockey Day Minnesota.

Hockey Day Minnesota Locations

The first two HDM took place atBaudette Bay (2007, 2008).

The Twin Cities got their first one when it was at Saint Paul Phalen Park (2009).

For the first time it was hosted by Hermantown (2010).

HDM went west when Moorhead (2011) hosted.

Hockey Day Minnesota went back to the Metro when it was hosted by Minnetonka (2012).

Back to northern MN when Grand Rapids (2013) hosted.

The Elk’s took down Stillwater when Elk River (2014) hosted.

Saint Paul Holman Field (2015), Duluth (2016), Stillwater (2017), St. Cloud (2018), One of the coldest Hockey Day Minnesota’s was in Bemidji (2019).

Minneapolis (2020), Roseville/ Modified (2021), Mankato (2022), White Bear Lake (2023), HDM heads back up north for Warroad (2024).

Next year’s Hockey Day Minnesota will be in Shakopee (2025), at Valley Fair.

Stillwater 2009 Roster Name Pos. Stefanie Colyer G Jackie Morgan F Kaitlin Johnston D Lyndsey Hawkins F Kristin Skoog D Megan Peterson D Callie Dahl F Amanda Cartony F Lauren Charpentier F Angie Graske D Allison Eder-Zdechlik F Kaitlin McShea F Cassandra Salmen F Janessa Philipczyk F Allie Lorbiecki D Molly Dunn F Kristina King F Brooke Siewert F Allie O-Brien F Caitlin Hewes D Samantha Reiter F Danielle Wigen F Maria Wicker D Sarah de St. Aubin D Lisa Tuuri F Hailey Krueger F Sara Bustad D Libby Otto D Elizabeth Smith F Hannah Dickman G Sam Hall G Marah Sobczak G Lily Collins Manager Halli Sevilla Manager

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STA’S Randolph earns 700th win Longtime coach becomes third to reach 700

Mike Randolph

With a victory over the Tartan Titans on Jan., 6, Saint Thomas Academy Head Hockey Coach Mike Randolph tallied his 700th career win.

With the win he became just eight wins away from being the all-time winningest hockey coach in Minnesota high school history.

“Coach Randolph has had a tremendous career, and we are thrilled our Cadets could help him achieve this amazing milestone,” said Reed Hornung, director of activities and athletics at Saint Thomas Academy. “While we have a tough schedule this season, we’re hopeful Coach Randolph can

Saint Thomas Academy Head Hockey Coach Mike Randolph (kneeling, 3rd from left) earned his 700th career win on Saturday, Jan. 6, when the Cadets defeated the Tartan Titans. Randolph is just eight wins away from being the all-time winningest hockey coach in Minnesota high school history. PHOTO SUBMITTED

notch eight more wins to become the winningest Minnesota high school hockey coach ever.”

Randolph has coached on the high school and collegiate levels for more than 45 years and was inducted into the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2018.

He has been head coach for the Cadets since 2022, after serving one year as an assistant coach.

Prior to joining the Cadets, Randolph was head coach at Duluth East for 32 years, leading the Greyhounds to the state tournament 18 times, earning the championship twice. In addition to his Hall of Fame honor, Randolph was the Class AA Coach of the Year in 2012-2013. Randolph previously coached at Duluth Cathedral, Duluth Denfeld, University of Minnesota-Duluth and the College of St. Scholastica.

As a player, Randolph played on the 1976 US Olympic Team, four years in the minors, two years in the British Columbia major juniors and four years for Duluth Cathedral High School.

Randolph is now ranked third all time with a chance to become the state’s all-time leader by season’s end.

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NA3HL Announces Bauer Hockey Stars of the Week DALLAS, TEXAS – The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) today announced the Divisional Stars of the Week presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending January 14th. The Divisional Stars of the Week is an award given each week of the regular season to the top performing players in each of the five divisions of the NA3HL as nominated by their head coaches.

Central Division Star of the Week: Brooks Barofsky, Goalie, West Bend Power West Bend Power goaltender Brooks Barofsky picked up back-to-back wins in between the pipes over the weekend.

The Downers Grove, IL native turned away 47 tries on net while combining for a .960 GAA and a .931 SV% over two games. Barofsky holds a 11-3 record in net this season with a 1.90 GAA and a .938 SV%.

2nd Star: Viktor Budik, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Hunter Nelson, F, Wisconsin Woodsmen – Teagan Scheurer, F, West Bend Power East Division Star of the Week: Colton McIntyre, Goalie, Long Beach Sharks Long Beach Sharks netminder Colton McIntyre was strong in net over the weekend earning the East Division Star of the Week. The Park City, UT native picked up a statement win against the East’s top team, Northeast Generals, in a 5-0 shutout victory where he stopped 51 shots. In the following contest, McIntyre got the Sharks into overtime where he stopped an outstanding 62 of 65 shots.

Over the two game set, McIntyre combined for a 1.50 GAA and a .947 SV%.

2nd Star: Sava Makarenko, F, Norwich Sea Captains Honorable Mention (alphabetical):

Peter Alfano, G, Norwich Sea Captains – Mason Jackson, F, Long Beach Sharks Frontier Division Star of the Week: Isaac Young, Forward, Gillette Wild Gillette Wild forward Isaac Young had an outstanding two game weekend where he totalled 12 points. The Fergus Falls, MN native kicked off the weekend with a 7 point night that included 3 goals and 4 assists. Following that showing, Young posted a 5 point game with 2 goals and 3 assists. Young has played in 27 games this season and has totalled 52

points, third most in the NA3HL. 2nd Star: Sean Smer, G, Bozeman Ice Dogs Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Patrick Crooks, F, Butte Irish – Joe Feamster, D, Helena Bighorns – Phil Harrell, D, Great Falls Americans – Jacob James, F, Great Falls Americans – Tyler Klingbeil, F, Bozeman Ice Dogs – Jack Lambert, F, Helena Bighorns – Braylon Rogers, G, Butte Irish – Elliot Testa, F, Gillette Wild South Division Star of the Week:

Joseph Gutierrez, Forward, El Paso Rhinos Rhinos forward Joseph Gutierrez was instrumental in El Paso picking up backto-back wins in their push to the postseason. The Arvada, CO native combined for 7 points over two games with 3 goals and 4 assists. This season, Gutierrez has combined for 31 points over 29 games played.

2nd Star: Noah Easterson, F, Texas RoadRunners Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Aidan Besedic, F, Atlanta Capitals – William Dyker, D, Austin Ice Bats – Bryson Frazee, G, Austin Ice Bats – Tyler Kowalchuk, F, El Paso Rhinos – Liam Mooney, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves – Brett Phillips, D, Atlanta Capitals – Carson Spear, F, Texas RoadRunners – Zak Wentworth, F, New Mexico Ice Wolves West Division Star of the Week: Joe Gronholz, Forward, Alexandria Blizzard Blizzard forward Joe Gronholz put up big numbers over a two game showing helping the team clinch a spot in the West for the 2024 Fraser Cup Playoffs.

The Alexandria, MN native started the weekend with a 4 point night scoring 2 goals and 2 assists. In the following showing, Gronholz netted a goal and dished out 4 assists. Gronholz has appeared in 15 games this season where he’s combined for 25 points.

2nd Star: Joe Greniuk, D, Granite City Lumberjack.

Honorable Mention (alphabetical): Tyler Kludt, F, Alexandria Blizzard – TJ Lepisto, F, Granite City Lumberjacks – Luke Robertson, F, Mason City Toros – Luke Sawicky, F, Rochester – Jax Schauer, F, Mason City Toros – Owen Van Tassel, F, Rochester Grizzlies

NAHL announces 2024 Top Prospects Tournament schedule DALLAS, TEXAS – The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced that the 2024 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament will return to the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and be held from February 5-6, 2024. The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is the practice home to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins and has been the location of the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament for the past two years.

The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament is one of the most highly scouted events of its kind, featuring almost every NHL team and NCAA Division I school.

It continues to provide the hundreds of NHL and NCAA scouts in attendance with a look at the best uncommitted players the NAHL has to offer, as well as some potential NHL Draft picks. It is an important part of the NAHL event model, which includes the NAHL Showcase in September and the NAHL Robertson Cup National Championship in May. The number of players each NAHL team is sending to the tournament, which includes four divisional teams from the Central, East, Midwest and South Di-

Event to be played at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 5-6 visions, along with an NAHL Selects Team and an NAHL At-Large team, was based on each team’s winning percentage within their division as of January 8, 2024. Each team will play two games during the event.

Only those NAHL players without an NCAA commitment are eligible to participate in the 2024 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, except for those who have been identified by NHL Central Scouting as prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft.

Each team is comprised of 20 players (12 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goalies) for a total of 120 players.

For more information including ticket and hotel info, please visit: https:// nahl.com/tpt/ 2024 NAHL Top Prospects Schedule (all times eastern)

Monday, February 5: Midwest vs.

East, 2:00pm | At Large vs. Selects, 4:45pm | Central vs. South, 7:30pm Tuesday, February 6: Midwest vs.

At Large, 10:00am | South vs. Selects, 12:45pm | East vs. Central, 3:30pm “We are thrilled to be returning to the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for the 2024 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament. We had a great experience and scout turnout the past two years, and we look forward to showcasing some of the best uncommitted players and NHL prospects that the NAHL has to offer,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld. “The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament is the most unique event we host because its sole purpose is to provide those players that are still uncommitted a great opportunity to play

in front of hundreds of NCAA and NHL scouts for a chance to make a great impression and earn an NCAA commitment or get drafted into the NHL. Scouts now have an established roadmap to track a player’s development, which includes assessments throughout the season and then making a determination based on his progression.”

The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is the primary practice and training facility for the Pittsburgh Penguins as well as a comprehensive outpatient facility for UPMC Sports Medicine.

This multi-use facility is a destination for athletes of all ages and skill levels seeking sports medicine, performance, and rehabilitation expertise as well as hockey-specific skills and performance training. UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex has hosted prominent events such as the past two NAHL Top Prospects Tournaments, NHL’s Kraft Hockeyville Game, USHL’s Fall Classic, as well as USA Hockey National Championships and tournaments.

New Mexico defenseman Dalton makes NCAA DI commitment

The New Mexico Ice Wolves of the (North American Hockey League) have announced that defenseman Jack Dalton, 2023-34 captain of the New Mexico Ice Wolves, has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the University of Maine and will be joining the team immediately for the second half of the season. The entire New Mexico Ice Wolves organization wants to congratulate Jack as well as look back on his fantastic Ice Wolves career.

“I am proud and honored to announce my commitment to play Division 1 hockey at the University of Maine. I would like to thank my family, coaches, teammates, and the entire New Mexico Ice Wolves organization for the help along the way,” said Dalton.

“I’m extremely happy for Jack Dalton to continue his hockey career at the University of Maine and thank him for his contributions over the last two and a half years to the New Mexico Ice Wolves organization,” said Phil Fox, Head Coach of the New Mexico Ice Wolves. “I’m excited to see Jack play alongside four former Ice Wolves in Maine and know that there are no limits on what he can achieve during his college hockey career.”

On July 14, 2021 the Ice Wolves would use their first round, 17th overall pick, in the NAHL draft to select a defenseman out of River Forest, Ill. by the name of Jack Dalton.

During his first season Jack would play in nine regular season games before briefly joining the Minnesota Loons in the NA3HL to improve his game and get the game experience he needed to be a key contributor on the NAHL team in the years ahead. During

his time with the Loons, Dalton would tally two goals in just four games as he gained confidence that prepared him for success in the NAHL and beyond.

Dalton would rejoin the NM Ice Wolves for the team’s first playoff run. Dalton would play in six total games that postseason, making his mark during game three of the Robertson Cup semi-final game against the New Jersey Titans as he scored his first NAHL goal which put the NM Ice Wolves ahead in the deciding game. Although New Mexico’s hopes of a Robertson Cup would end later that night in double overtime Jack was inspired to continue to work even harder to be a leader on his team.

The following season Dalton would create his place with the NM Ice Wolves earning a spot as one of the top four defenseman on the team and playing 58 of a possible 60 games that season, scoring seven goals with 25 assists. Dalton further improved his game as he entered the final year of his eligibility in junior hockey ready to take on a leadership role.

Dalton arrived ready to play as a leader in the 2023-2024 season and scored the game-winning goal against the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks at the NAHL’s annual showcase in Blaine, Minnesota. That game, however, would not end without a devastating blow to his final junior season as he suffered a lower body injury that would cause him to miss nearly two months of action. During his time away from the ice the team voted Jack Dalton as its captain. In only his seventh game back after his injury, Dalton would score the game-winning goal against the Colorado Grit putting the league on no-

tice and letting his team know he was back and meant business. One month later Jack would score the game-winning goal against the defending champion Oklahoma Warriors in his team leading third game-winning goal during the season.

With a heavy heart, Dalton sets his sights on an immediate report to the University of Maine where he will join former

NM Ice Wolves teammates Cole Hanson, Sully Scholle, and Brandon Holt. Dalton leaves New Mexico having played in 86 total games scoring 13 goals and 37 assists for a total of 50 points. The mark he leaves on the organization and the growing game of hockey in New Mexico will last forever.

On January 12th, the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) released the “Watch List” for goaltenders competing for the Mike Richter Award, granted to the best goalie in NCAA Division 1 Hockey. The prestigious award has been given out annually since its inception in the 2013-2014 season when former Odessa Jackalopes netminder Connor Hellebuyck received the inaugural award at UMass-Lowell in the Hockey East Conference.

This season, the “Watch List” consists of 32 names and 12 of those players have previous ties to playing in the NAHL.

NAHL Alumni on 2023-24 Richter Award “Watch List” Atlantic Hockey: Nicholas Grabko, Bentley University: (Minot Minotauros 2018-19) Jason Grande, College of the Holy Cross: (Amarillo Bulls 2017-19) Chad Veltri, Robert Morris University: (Corpus Christi IceRays 2016-18) Nils Wallström, American International College: (Kenai River Brown Bears 2022-23) Big Ten: Kyle McClellan, University of Wisconsin: (Austin Bruins 2018-19)

CCHA: Jake Sibell, University of St. Thomas: (Minnesota Wilderness 2017-19/Aberdeen Wings 2019-21) ECAC: Cooper Black, Dartmouth College: (Maryland Black Bears 2019-20/Odessa Jackalopes 2020-21) Ian Shane, Cornell University: (Bismarck Bobcats 2020-21) Hockey East: Zach Borgiel, Merrimack College: (Brookings Blizzard 2017-18) Ethan Haider, University of Connecticut (Minnesota Magicians 2017-19)

Henry Welsch, UMass-Lowell (Aberdeen Wings 2018-20) NCHC: Ludvig Persson, University of North Dakota (Lone Star Brahmas 2019-20)

New Mexico defenseman Jack Dalton appeared in 89 career NAHL games and also spent some time in the NA3HL.

Twelve NAHL alumni on Richter Award watch list

The HCA selection committee that selects these players is made up of coaches, administrators, scouts, and media personnel who will then narrow this list down to 15 players in the next three weeks. The winner will be announced during the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four in St. Paul Minnesota.

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Pelawa bloodline skates on in George Pelawa Memorial Bantam Tournament

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN

Lets Play Hockey Publisher

In the middle of December the puck dropped in Bemidji in honor of one of its favorite sons.

Thirty-seven years ago, George Pelawa’s size and skills on the ice made him a household name in high school hockey. He led the Lumberjacks to the state tournament where his star power was on display for all to see, including college and NHL scouts who were enamored with his ability. Months later he was drafted in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames. He signed a letter of intent to play college hockey up the road at the University of North Dakota.

But on Aug. 30, 1986, he was gone.

Pelawa was killed in an automobile accident that left the Bemidji community utterly shaken, his family broken and the hockey community stunned. In mid-December a group of eight Bantam AA teams converged on the city of Bemidji in memory of a young kid who grew his legend as large as Paul Bunyan’s. And his old North Dakota hockey bag, the one he never got to use, was slung over the shoulder of his cousin who is a member of Bemidji’s Bantam AA team and carries George’s first name.

George Swanberg is 14 years old and loves the game just as much as the cousin he never met. At 6’2” already, he shares some of his cousin’s size. His father, Terry, was 12 years old when he watched his cousin become famous.

He was invited by George’s parents Frank and Winnie to travel with them to Canada for the 1986 draft.

“We drove up there in an old Plymouth,” said Swanberg. “We took two weeks to do it and it was one of the best times of my life.”

Swanberg remembers how Pelawa became larger than life on and off the ice.

“He was just a dominant force,” he said. “He was a man amongst boys. He just had incredible speed for a kid his size. It was off the charts for someone who weighed 240 pounds.”

Pelawa’s combination of size and speed was so unbelievably rare that he shot up the draft board and was taken 16th overall by Calgary. But he would never live out his dream of playing college hockey or in the NHL. And those who were enamored with his largerthan-life persona were left to wonder what could have been.

“I had just turned 13 when the accident happened,” said Swanberg. “I still get teared up and emotional talking about it.”

That’s because the memory of that day is still vivid. Swanberg was living in the Twin Cities at the time.

“I woke up that morning and my

George Swanberg (left) and Tanner Schrepfer (right) are cousins to George Pelawa, the Bemidji hockey legend whose life was curt short at 18 years old in 1986. The two cousins played in the George Pelawa Memorial Bantam AA Hockey Tournament, facing off against each other — Swanberg for Bemidji and Schrepfer for Buffalo.

sister was crying,” Swanberg said.

“She’s George’s age, was an ’85 grad.

I remember thinking she was having boy problems or something that was a waste of my time. Then I was told what happened.”

Shock and disbelief set in. The family piled in their car and headed straight for Bemidji that morning.

“I remember the car ride,” said Swanberg. “It was about 6 a.m. The whole car ride we didn’t say a word.

We just couldn’t believe it. We were basically in denial.”

Looking back on those days is still hard. Swanberg said Frank and Winnie

have been like second grandparents to his five children. Back then Frank didn’t show much emotion. But Swanberg remembers seeing the pride on his face when they were at the Forum in Montreal for the draft in 1986.

“I had never heard Frankie use the word awesome before,” said Swanberg. “But we were standing in the street outside the forum and he said ‘this is awesome.’ He was elated with joy and that’s something you never saw from him. He was happier than hell. And then not too long after it all ended.”

But George’s legacy lives on, not

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just with the tournament named in his honor, but in the spirit of the young kids who play the game with the same passion as he did. George Swanberg is one of those kids. He never met his big cousin, but he’s seen him on old VHS tapes.

“I just know he was a really good high school player with a lot of size,” he said.

Another cousin of George Pelawa will also take the ice. Tanner Schrepfer will play with Buffalo’s Bantam AA team. His father, Kurt, is a first cousin of Big George and was a couple years younger than Terry when George had passed away.

“I didn’t get the chance to know George as well, but we would always see him at Christmas time when our families got together,” said Kurt. “I remember seeing it on Kare 11 News and then going to the funeral.”

Tanner has learned about the distant cousin he never met who was a hockey star in the state of hockey. And like him, he is in love with the sport, playing on several teams year-round. The George Pelawa Bantam Tournament was the first time George and Tanner have played against each other.

“It will be great,” said Kurt. “I know Winnie is very excited to watch the boys play.”

Young George carried Big George’s North Dakota hockey bag into the arena just like he has for the past decade.

“We had George’s bag in the closet ever since he passed away,” said Winnie Pelawa. “When George started playing we figured he might as well have it.”

Older hockey folks who are familiar with George Pelawa’s legend will ask him about the bag often and it usually sparks a memory about Big George, a player from a small northern city who everybody in the hockey community came to know. Frank and Winnie were be the biggest cheerleaders that weekend watching George and Tanner hit the ice in a tournament named in their son’s memory. It was also a time for the Bemidji hockey community to honor one of their own, a young kid who became larger than life in just 18 short years, and gone much too soon.

“He had so much promise,” said Terry. “Keeping his memory alive is very important.”

That weekend was another reminder of not just the incredible talent George was, but also of how precious life is. George Swanberg and Tanner Shrepfer and 100-plus other kids played hockey in Bemidji, living out their own dreams and setting a path on their own futures. When hockey is reduced to its simplest form – a game to be enjoyed – it truly is a family endeavor that might freeze the toes, but definitely warms the heart.

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Game tips: COACHES’ CORNER Team Defense

by JOHN RUSSO

I have always liked good overall team defense, not just good defensemen and/or good goaltenders, but TEAM defense. Many youth coaches don’t have a good enough grasp of the overall game to understand the pieces that make up TEAM defense.

Goaltender items Let’s start first with the goaltender.

It is pretty obvious that the goaltender is part of TEAM defense, but what are some of the details that coaches need to help the goaltender deal with and optimize the TEAM play, other than just stopping pucks?

• Verbalizing/communicating with the defensemen often. This is critical, especially when the D’s are coming back into the zone to collect the puck, or if the opposition has open players in scoring positions, for example. The defensemen appreciate the overall view that the goaltenders have.

• Stopping the puck and setting it up when it has been shot in “around the boards.” A good, quick goaltender can get behind the net and help the D with a good set up so the D can more easily get the puck moving the other way. Goaltenders need to work on this skill. They also need to be good skaters to do this.

• Passing the puck to defensemen or forwards when it is shot into the zone – and time exists. Goaltenders that work on their shooting skills are like another D. Clearing the puck out of the zone is another key activity.

• Working on basic positioning skills so that routine shots are saves cuts down on unnecessary goals. This sounds like something that ought not to have been said, but coaches need to work with goaltenders so that they do have good basics.

Defensemen key duties To maximize the defensive TEAM game, defensemen need to be coached to remember that they are always first DEFENSE men. Often, defensemen are too caught up in trying to be part of the offense and put themselves at too much defensive risk. Coaches can help defensemen remember key defense concepts: • While support of the offense is

important, defensemen need to do it as a trailer. Only progress with the offense while a real scoring opportunity exists, then back to safe defense. Scoring goals is not the prime duty of a D. • Defensemen need to always back their partners.

• Moving the puck over the lines of defense (blue and red) as quickly as possible reduces risk.

• Defending the lines of defense wisely reduces risk.

• Learning to move the puck quickly out of the defensive zone puts the team on the offensive, and reduces risk (of the puck in the defensive zone).

• Developing the pride as a defensemen group for not allowing goals is a good way to keep the D confidence high.

• Not making poor and risky moves in the high defensive zone and neutral zone reduces odd man rushes. It is better to back off and defend – allowing forward support to catch up.

Creating defensive forwards It is true that a good team has defensemen that are an integral part of the team offense, and forwards that are an integral part of the team defense. The forwards must know that they are responsible defensively. It cannot be the defensemen and goaltenders that “fail” whenever a goal against is scored. In truth, it is just as likely a winger or center caused the breakdown. If every rush down the ice by the opposition has a backchecker, few two-on-ones or threeon-twos will exist.

Coaches can do several things to improve the defensive performance of forwards.

• Make certain that wings know their responsibilities in the defensive zone. Many forwards feel that their job is primarily to get the puck and head for the other end. When the other team has the puck, however, their job is strictly one of coverage (of the near side D and the high slot by the far wing). I can’t even guess how many times I have explained why a wing cannot run into the corner for the puck.

• Make certain that centers know that they are defensemen in their own zone. Weak (defensive) centers can be found chasing the puck to the points, in

the corners, wherever it goes. This will cause poor coverage and goals. Centers should never be out at the points.

• Insist that all forwards backcheck and cover the man all the way to the net if necessary. The first checker is most important, but the last will be picking up the D trailer.

• Insist that all forwards move the puck to the points (in the offensive zone) when these D’s are not being covered closely. Otherwise, the forwards are outnumbered inside, 5-3 deeper in the zone, and will be losing the puck soon and creating defensive situations.

• Provide drills that will help forwards move the puck out of the defensive zone when they receive a pass from the defense. Wings particularly need to learn to get the puck out of the zone and relieve defensive pressure.

• Insist that forwards fill in for D’s when they rush the puck.

• Praise the forwards for good defensive work, not just goal scoring and points.

• Make certain that all three forwards don’t forecheck or attack deeply in the offensive zone all at once. The

risk in the defensive zone goes up as the aggressiveness deep in the offensive zone goes up.

To have good TEAM defense, coaches need to teach the concept to all players, then exercise it in practices and monitor it in games. Passive goaltenders, risky defensemen, or lazy forwards make the other team’s offensive job easier. Offense will take care of itself if good TEAM defense is a priority.

John Russo, Ph.D., was the founder and later a mentor to the Upper Midwest H.S. Elite League. Hailing originally from Sault St. Marie, he was the first recruit and two time captain for the U of Wisconsin Badgers. He was the recipient of the prestigious Peterson Award by Minnesota Hockey and the Snooks Kelly Award by the US College Hockey Coaches – both for exceptional development of hockey on a regional and national level. He was a (national) level 5 certified coach with over 50 years coaching and training experience from mite to college levels. His Coaches Corner columns have appeared in Let’s Play Hockey each year since 1986. John passed away in 2023.

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All invitational tournaments held in Minnesota must first go through a district tournament coordinator before being sent to the Minnesota Hockey tournament coordinator, Tim Sweezo, for final approval. The list below is of Minnesota Hockey tournament coordinators for each district. Please call them if you need information about a certain tournament.

District 1 Tom Mickus (651) 248-3075; District 2 Jake Reinseth (651) 274-9023; District 3 Chad Nicholls (952) 544-0808; District 4 Kris Hohensee (507) 360-6787; District 5 Jeff Carlen (320) 274-3509; District 6 Brad Hewitt (952) 250-6431; District 8 Zac Dockter (612) 735-9703; District 9 Troy Marquardt (507) 384-7386; District 10 Mark Osmondson (612) 747-8308; District 11 Clark Coole (218) 590-0703; District 12 Craig Homula (218) 744-5566; District 15 Cyndi Young (218) 731-5899; District 16, Mark Dragich (218) 791-0229; Senior Women, Nancy Wefler (763) 537-7837.

Tournament entrants from outside Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota: Be informed that Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Squirt, PeeWee and Bantam teams will likely have some players up to six months older than the USA Hockey age guidelines for those classifications. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are using a July 1 age cut-off date while USA Hockey is using a January 1 age cut-off date. If you are concerned about this issue, you should contact the tournament director immediately to determine whether or not you should register for the tournament.

January 2024 4-7 Blaine, MN. MVI Mavericks Super Rink Spectacular New Year’s Eve Tournament. Bantam A/ Peewee A/Squirt A. Register now at mvihockey.org.

05-07 Bloomington, MN. Squirt Shootout. Squirt A/ Squirt B2/Squirt C. Contact Sven Bjorklund at bahatourneys@gmail.com or 612-383-3311. Register at www. bloomingtonhockey.com/page/show/187000-20232024-baha-tournaments .

5-7 Brainerd, MN. Brainerd Hockey Peewee B1/B2 Tournament. PeeWee B1/PeeWee B2. Register at www. brainerdhockey.com .

5-7 Eagan, Apple Valley & Burnsville MN. Play for Patrick. Bantam AA (Bantam A welcome). Contact Chad Krawiec at ckrawiec@eastviewhockey.net. Register at www.eastviewhockey.net/pfp.

5-7 Hibbing-Chisholm, MN. Hibbing-Chisholm Tournament Series. Girls 8U. Register at www.hcyha. org/tournaments.

5-7 Hutchinson, MN. Battle at Burich. Squirt B/ Squirt C. Contact Tom Larson at hhtournaments@gmail. com or 320-260-0065. Register at www.hutchhockey. com.

5-7 Owatonna, MN. Owatonna Peewee Tournament. PeeWee AA/PeeWee A/PeeWee B. Contact Mary Kelvie at oyha.adm.director@gmail.com or 651-2267950. Register at www.owatonnahockey.com.

5-7 Proctor, MN. Proctor Peewee B2 Tournament.

PeeWee B2. Contact Carl Burke at pahatournaments@ gmail.com or 218-393-2220. Register at www.proctorhockey.com.

5-7 Richmond, MN. River Lakes Stars Peewee A Tournament. Contact Corey Larson at riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or 651-334-5667. Register at www. riverlakeshockey.com.

5-7 Sioux Falls, SD. Sioux Falls Flyers Challenger Bantam Tournament. Contact Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@sfflyers.com or 605-359-8354. Register at www.sioux falls flyers-tournaments.

5-7 Sauk Centre, MN. Sauk Centre/Melrose Youth Hockey. Peewee B. Contact Heidi at 320-2600316 or heidibeissel@gmail.com. Register at saukcentremelrose.pucksystem.com 5-7 Spirit Lake, IA. Boji Blast Tournament. Bantam,

Bantam B. Contact Brad Shumway at bradleyshumway@gmail.com or 320-217-0240. Register at www. lakesareahockey.com 05-7 St. Paul, MN. Cormick Memorial Cup. Squirt B/Squirt C. Contact Katie Murphy at spcha.ops@gmail. com . Register at www.stpaulsapitalshockey.com/program/cormick-cup/1259.

5-7 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Peewee A. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@ sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey.com.

5-7 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Squirt A. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@ sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey.com.

05-7 Walker, MN. City of the Bay Hockey Tournament. Peewee B2. Contact Mitch loomis at loomis@ shoresofleechlake.com 5-7 Worthington, MN. Worthington Hockey Bantam Tournament. Bantam. Contact Joe Vosburgh at whatournament@hotmail.com or 507-360-8789. Register at www.worthingtonhockey.com/tournaments .

5-7 Detroit Lakes, MN. The Kent Cup Winter Squirt Series. Squirt A/B/C. Contact Brooke at 605-5204941 or brbohls@gmail.com. Register at https://www. dlhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/240897059.

5-7 Eveleth, MN. Mini Mite/Mite Jamboree (Half Ice). Contact Michelle at rryhatournaments@gmail.com.

Register at www.rryha.org.

5-7 Hutchinson, MN. Battle at Burich. Squirt B/C. Contact Tom Larson at 320-260-0065 or hhatournaments@gmail.com. Register online at www.hutchhockey.com.

5-7 Paynesville, MN. River Lakes Peewee B1 Tournament. Contact Julia Orth or Corey Larson at riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. Register at www.riverlakeshockey.com 5-7 Somerset, WI. Somerset Squirt Tournament. Contact Matt Page at tournamentdirector@somersethockey.com. Register at www.somersethockey.com

ter at www.brainerdhockey.com.

12-14 Little Falls, MN. Little Falls Tournaments.

Peewee A & B2. Contact Kari Houle at LFYHtournaments@gmail.com or 320-282-1434.

12-14 Hibbing-Chisholm, MN. Hibbing-Chisholm Tournament Series. Squirt A/Squirt B. Register at www. hcyha.org/tournaments.

12-14 Hutchinson, MN. Tiger Town Showdown.

Girls 10U B/Girls 10U. Contact Tom Larson at hhtournaments@gmail.com or 320-260-0065. Register at www. hutchhockey.com .

12-14 New Ulm, MN. New Ulm Bantam B2. Bantam B2. Contact Erica Newman at nusetournaments@ gmail.com or 507-766-5943. Register at newulm. pucksystems2.com/tournaments.

12-14 Proctor, MN. Proctor Peewee A Tournament. PeeWee A. Contact Carl Burke at pahatournaments@gmail.com or 218-393-2220. Register at www. proctorhockey.com .

12-14 Detroit Lakes, MN. 1st Annual Derick Brehm Memorial Tournament. Bantam A. Contact Brooke at 605-520-4941 or brbohls@gmail.com. Register at https:// www.dlhockey.sportngin.com/register/form/240897059.

12-14 Hutchinson, MN. Tiger Town Showdown.

10UB. Contact Tom Larson at 320-260-0065 or hhatournaments@gmail.com. Register online at www.hutchhockey.com.

12-14 New Ulm, MN. Bantam B2. Contact Erica Newman at 507-766-5943 or nusetournaments@gmail. com.

12-14 Richmond, MN. River Lakes 12UA Tournament. Contact Julia Orth or Corey Larson at riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. Register at www.riverlakeshockey.com

5-7 Virginia, MN. Rock Ridge Mite/Mini-Mite Jamboree. Contact Michelle at rryhatournament. Register at www.rryha.org

12-14 Sauk Centre, MN. Sauk Centre/Melrose Youth Hockey. Squirt B. Contact Heidi at 320-260-0316 or heidibeissel@gmail.com. Register at saukcentremelrose.pucksystem.com

5-7 Worthington, MN. Bantams. Contact Joe Vosburgh at 507-360-8789 or whatournament@hotmail. com. Register at www.worthingtonhockey.com.

12-14 South St. Paul, MN. Peewee B2/C. Contact Michael Ahern at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com.

6-7 Baldwin, WI Hawks Mite Cross Ice Jamboree. Mites. Contact Allie Carroll at allie.lunzer@gmail. com or 715-928-1580. Register at baldwin.pucksystems2.com 6-7 Crookston, MN. Squirt A/B. Contact Jake Solberg at 218-280-0260 or at jsolberg@crookston. mn.us. Online registration available at https://www. crookstonmn.us/360/2023-2024-tournaments.

11-14 Edina, MN. 47th Annual John E. Reimann Tournament. JR Gold B/JR Gold 16. Email tournaments@edinahockey.org. Info and registration at https:// www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments 11-14 Anoka, MN. Anoka Classic Peewee Tournament. PeeWee B1/PeeWee B2/PeeWee C. Contact Cory Schmidt at cschmidty41@gmail.com or 651-983-0551. Register at anoka.sportngin.com/page/ show/2757-anoka-classic-tournaments

12-14 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Peewee B. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@ sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey.com.

19-21 Owatonna, MN. Owatonna Squirt A/10UB Tournament. Squirt A/Girls 10U B/Girls 10U. Contact Mary Kelvie at oyha.adm.director@gmail.com or 651226-7950. Register at www.owatonnahockey.com.

19-21 Paynesville, MN. River Lakes Peewee B2 Tournament. Contact Julia Orth or Corey Larson at riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. Register at www.riverlakeshockey.com 19-21 Proctor, MN. Proctor Bantam A Tournament.

Bantam A. Contact Carl Burke at pahatournaments@ gmail.com or 218-393-2220. Register at www.proctorhockey.com.

19-21 Sauk Centre, MN. Sauk Centre/Melrose Youth Hockey. Squirt B2/C. Contact Heidi at 320-2600316 or heidibeissel@gmail.com. Register at saukcentremelrose.pucksystem.com 19-21 Spirit Lake, IA. Boji Blast Tournament.

Squirt, Squirt B. Contact Brad Shumway at bradleyshumway@gmail.com or 320-217-0240. Register at www.lakesareahockey.com 19-21 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Bantam B. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@ sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey.com.

19-21 Two Harbors, MN. The Great Lake State.

Girls 12U B2/Girls 12U. Contact Jesse Lundgren at thyouthhockey@gmail.com or 218-834-8339. Register at www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org.

20-21 Crookston, MN. Girls 10U. Contact Jake Solberg at 218-280-0260 or at jsolberg@crookston. mn.us. Online registration available at https://www. crookstonmn.us/360/2023-2024-tournaments.

20-21 Crookston, MN. Peewee B. Contact Jake Solberg at 218-280-0260 or at jsolberg@crookston. mn.us. Online registration available at https://www. crookstonmn.us/360/2023-2024-tournaments.

20-21 Fairmont, MN. Mini Mites/Nites/8U Girls Jamboree. Contact Luke Ebeling at 507-848-9016 or luke.ebeling@midco.com. More info and registration at https://fairmont.pucksystems2.com.

12-15 Las Vegas, NV. Vegas Jr. Golden Knights MLK Tournament. 9U-14U. Contact Lucas Zitmanis at info@weekendhockey.com or 905-465-5343

25-27 Detroit Lakes, MN. The Lakes Classic. Peewee B. Contact Brooke at 605-520-4941 or brbohls@ gmail.com. Register at https://www.dlhockey.sportngin. com/register/form/240897059.

12-15 Sarasota, FL. MLK on the Beach. 9U-12U. Contact Lucas Zitmanis at info@weekendhockey.com or 905-465-5343.

26-28 Brainerd, MN. Brainerd Hockey Squirt B1/ B2 Tournament. Squirt B1/Squirt B2. Register at www. brainerdhockey.com .

13-13 Somerset, WI. Girls 8U & Mite 1 Jamboree.

Contact Dan Gilkerson at dgilkerson@somersethockey. com

26-28 Fergus Falls, MN. Flow at the Falls Squirt.

Squirt A. Contact at ffhatournaments@gmail.com .

Register at www.fergusfallshockey.org.

13-14 Spirit Lake, IA. Boji Blast Tournament. Mite & Mini-Mite. Contact Brad Shumway at bradleyshumway@gmail.com or 320-217-0240. Register at www. lakesareahockey.com

26-28 Hibbing-Chisholm, MN. Hibbing-Chisholm Tournament Series. Bantam B/Bantam B1. Register at www.hcyha.org/tournaments.

12-14 Armstrong Cooper, MN. Knockdown at New Hope. Girls U10B1, U10B2, U12B1. Contact Susie Melynchuk at smelynchuk@comcast.net or 612-9408686. Register at www.armstrongcooperhockey.org

19-21 Edina, MN. 11th Annual Quinn’s Cup Jamboree. Boys Mite 4, Boys Mite 3, Girls Mite 3. Registration opens in summer. Email tournaments@edinahockey. org. Info and registration at https://www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments.

12-14 Baldwin, WI. Ice Fest. 14U/U15 Girls. Contact Jodi at Jodivolgren@gmail.com or 715-308-9667.

Register at baldwin.pucksystems2.com

19-21 New Ulm, MN. Girls 10UB. Contact Erica Newman at 507-766-5943 or nusetournaments@gmail.

12-14 Brainerd, MN. Brainerd Hockey 12UA/B Tournament. Girls 12U A/Girls 12U B/Girls 12U. Regis-

19-21 New Ulm, MN. New Ulm Girls 10UB. Girls 10UB/Girls 10U. Contact Erica Newman at nusetournaments@gmail.com or 507-766-5943. Register at newulm.pucksystems2.com/tournaments.

19-21 Brainerd, MN. Brainerd 10UA/10UB Tournament. Girls 10U A/Girls 10U B/Girls 10U. Register at www.brainerdhockey.com .

26-28 Hibbing-Chisholm, MN. Hibbing-Chisholm Tournament Series. Register at www.hcyha.org/tournaments.

26-28 Hutchinson, MN. Tiger Town Showdown.

Girls 12U B1/Girls 12U B2/Girls 12U. Contact Tom Larson at hhtournaments@gmail.com or 320-260-0065.

Register at www.hutchhockey.com .

26-28 New Richmond, WI. Carly Briggs Memorial.

Girls 12U B/Girls 10U B. Contact Barry Cunningham at tournament@nryha.net or 651-283-0072. Register at www.nryha.net .

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26-28 Proctor, MN. Proctor Squirt A Tournament.

Squirt A. Contact Carl Burke at pahatournaments@ gmail.com or 218-393-2220. Register at www.proctorhockey.com.

26-28 Sioux Falls, SD. Sioux Falls Flyers Challenger Peewee Tournament. Contact Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@sfflyers.com or 605-359-8354. Register at www.sioux falls flyers-tournaments.

26-28 Eveleth, MN. The Wolverine Classic. Girls 10UB/B1 and 12UB/B1. Contact Michelle at rryhatournaments@gmail.com. Register at www.rryha.org.

26-28 Hutchinson, MN. Tiger Town Showdown.

12UB1/12UB2. Contact Tom Larson at 320-260-0065 or hhatournaments@gmail.com. Register online at www. hutchhockey.com.

com. Register at www.worthingtonhockey.com.

3-4 Proctor, MN. Proctor Squirt B2 Tournament.

Squirt B2. Contact Carle Burke at pahatournaments@ gmail.com or 218-393-0220. Register at www.proctorhockey.com .

9-11 New Richmond, WI. Stars Classic. Girls 15U B/Girls 14U. Contact Barry Cunningham at tournaments@nryha.net or 651-283-0072. Register at www. nryha.net.

9-11 Paynesville, MN. River Lakes 10UA Tournament. Contact Julia Orth or Corey Larson at riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. Register at www.riverlakeshockey.com

26-28 New Ulm, MN. Squirt B. Contact Erica Newman at 507-766-5943 or nusetournaments@gmail.com.

9-11 Richmond, MN. River Lakes 10UB Tournament. Contact Julia Orth or Corey Larson at riverlakestourneys@gmail.com. Register at www.riverlakeshockey.com

26-28 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Girls 8U Cross Ice. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey. com.

9-11 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Junior Gold B. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey. com.

26-28 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Girls 14UB. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey. com.

9-11 Two Harbors, MN. The Great Lake Skate.

Squirt B2. Contact Jesse Lundgren at thyouthhockey@ gmail.com or 218-834-8339.

26-28 Virginia, MN. Girls 12U B, Girls 12U B1, Girls 12U B2, Girls 12U, Girls 10U B, Girls 10U B1, Girls 10U. Contact Michelle at rryhatournaments@gmail.com.

Register at www.rryha.org 26-28 Walker, MN. City on the Bay Hockey tournament. Bantam B/B2. Contact Mitch loomis at loomis@ shoresofleechlake.com

1-4 Edina, MN. 39th Annual Bob O’Connor Tournament. Bantam B2/C, Peewee B2/C, Squirt B2/C Email tournaments@edinahockey.org. Info and registration at https://www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments

16-18 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Squirt B. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@ sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey.com.

29-31 Somerset, WI. Somerset Senior Men’s No Check Tournament, Adult Men. Contact Dan Gilkerson at dgilkerson@somerset.com. register at www.somersethockey.com 26-28 Worthington, MN. Mite/Mini Mite Jamboree. Contact Joe Vosburgh at 507-360-8789 or whatournament@hotmail.com. Register at www.worthingtonhockey.com.

08-10 Nashville, TN. Nashville Country Shootout. Peewee, Squirt, Boys 9U-14U. Contact Lucas Zitmanis at info@weekendhockey.com or 905465-5343

ANNUAL YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

May 3-5 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Birth Years

May 17-19

16-19 Las Vegas, NV. Vegas Jr: Knights President’s Day Tournament. Boys 9U-18U. Contact Lucas Zitmanis at info@weekendhockey.com or 905-465-5343 16-19 Nashville, TN. Nashville President’s Day Shootout. 9U-10U. Contact Lucas Zitmanis at info@ weekendhockey.com or 905-465-5343

2-4 Detroit Lakes, MN. Polar Fest Freeze Invite. Girls 12UB. Contact Brooke at 605-520-4941 or brbohls@gmail.com. Register at https://www.dlhockey. sportngin.com/register/form/240897059.

16-19 Palm Beach, FL. President’s Day on the Beach. 9U-18U Contact Lucas Zitmanis at info@ weekendhockey.com or 905-465-5343

2-4 Fairmont, MN. Bantam A. Contact Luke Ebeling at 507-848-9016 or luke.ebeling@midco.com. More info and registration at https://fairmont.pucksystems2. com.

17-18 New Richmond, WI. New Richmond Mite Invitational. Mite/Mini-Mite. Contact Anna Bonkoski at mitehockey_nr@yahoo.com . Register at www.nryha. net .

2-4 Fergus Falls, MN. Flow at the Falls Peewee B Tournament. PeeWee B. Contact at ffhatournaments@ gmail.com . Register at www.fergusfallshockey.org.

24-24 Sauk Centre, MN. Sauk Centre/Melrose Youth Hockey. Mite Jamboree. Contact Heidi at 320-260-0316 or heidibeissel@gmail.com. Register at saukcentremelrose.pucksystem.com

2-4 Worthington, MN. Peewee. Contact Joe Vosburgh at 507-360-8789 or whatournament@hotmail.

March 2024

DE PERE, WISCONSIN

16-18 Somerset, WI. Somerset Jr. Gold. Contact Matt Page at tournamentdirector@somersethockey.com

2-4 New Ulm, MN. Squirt C. Contact Erica Newman at 507-766-5943 or nusetournaments@gmail.com.

15-17 New Richmond, WI. New Richmond Senior Men’s No Check Tournament. Adult Men, Over 35, Over 40. Contact Jeremy Melchert at rocksnowjm@yahoo.com or 715-441-9324. Register at www. nryha.net.

10-11 Fergus Falls, MN. Fergus Falls 8U Jamboree. Girls 8U. Contact at ffhatournaments@gmail.com .

Register at www.fergusfallshockey.org.

February 2024

2-4 Two Harbors, MN. The Great Lake Skate. Girls 10U B2/Girls 10 U. Contact Jesse Lundgren at thyouthhockey@gmail.com or 218-834-8339.

23-25 Superior, WI. Colder By The Lake. Mite 2 Cross Ice. Contact Dick Berthiaume at 218-348-3910 or at dick@sahahockey.com. Register at www.sahahockey. com.

CHEESE CUP

26-28 Worthington, MN. Mite/Mini Mite Jamboree.

Contact Joe Vosburgh at 507-360-8789 or whatournament@hotmail.com. Register at www.worthingtonhockey.com.

2-4 Hibbing-Chisholm, MN. Hibbing-Chisholm Tournament. Mite/Mini-Mite. Register at www.hcyha.org/ tournaments.

10-11 Spirit Lake, IA. Boji Blast Tournament.

Mite, Mini-Mite. Contact Brad Shumway at bradleyshumway@gmail.com or 320-217-0240. Register at www.lakesareahockey.com

10-11 New Ulm, MN. Mite Jamboree. Contact Erica Newman at 507-766-5943 or nusetournaments@gmail. com.

10-11 New Ulm, MN. New Ulm Mite Jamboree.

Girls 8U. Contact at nusetournaments@gmail.com or 507-766-5943. Register at newulm.pucksystems2.com/ tournaments .

10-11 Sioux Falls, SD. Sioux Falls Challenger Mite Falls Freeze Tournament. Mite. Contact Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@sfflyers.com or 605-359-8354.

1-4 Bloomington, MN. Cupid Classic. Girls 12U B2/Girls 10U A/Girls 10U B1/Girls 10U B2. Contact Sven Bjorklund at bahatourneys@gmail.com or 612383-3311. Register at www.bloomingtonhockey.com/ page/show/187000-2023-2024-baha-tournaments .

25-25 Sauk Centre, MN. Sauk Centre/Melrose Youth Hockey. Mighty-Mite Jamboree. Contact Heidi at 320-260-0316 or heidibeissel@gmail.com. Register at saukcentremelrose.pucksystem.com

23-25 Baldwin, WI. Hawks PeeWee Tournament.

Peewee 2A/3A, MN B2, C. Contact Jessie Johnson at jessejohnson0862@gmail.com or 715-410-7706.

Register at baldwin.pucksystems2.com 23-25 Fergus Falls, MN. Flow at the Falls Squirt B Tournament. Squirt B. Contact at ffhatournaments@ gmail.com . Register at www.fergusfallshockey.org .

23-25 Eveleth, MN. Up North Wolverine Squirt B Tournament. Contact Michelle at rryhatournaments@ gmail.com. Register at www.rryha.org.

H O C K

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Birth Years

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Invite/AAA and Open/AA will be offered in the 2009-2012 Divisions this year.

Cost per team is $1,200.

Contact Jay Boxer at 920-403-2000 or email: cornerstoneicecenterjay@gmail.com

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ANDY LEWIS, SEASON TICKET HOLDER

My name is Andy Lewis, a Season Ticket Holder since 2017 and a member of the Fan Advisory Board since the 2021-2022 season. As a Season Ticket Holder, I’ve had unique opportunities like riding the fan zamboni during intermissions among other fun things. I’ve had the chance to meet players after games and watch practices at Tria Rink. However, I always hoped for something more on a larger scale.

When I heard about the Rinkside Rally, I was thrilled. This is an event that I had hoped for since day one, and I bet will encourage others to become a Season Ticket Member just for this opportunity in the future.

The event included a team practice, a talk from the coach, and player meet and greets. With a random system in place, you were able to meet players, but did not know who you would meet. I got to meet and get autographs from Marcus Foligno and Mats Zuccarello, and other stations featured a mix of players, including injured ones and Alumni. Nordy even made an appearance!

It was a fun day spent with fellow fans, and I felt appreciated by the Wild organization, players, and staff.

I’m grateful to the Minnesota Wild for organizing this event and can’t wait for the next Rinkside Rally.

Saturday, Feb. 17 317 On Rice Park I St. Paul, MN Hosted by Zach and Bianca Bogosian

Guests will enjoy whiskey and wine tastings, yummy food pairings, unique auction items and the chance to rub elbows with members of the Minnesota Wild. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Minnesota Wild Foundation.

To buy tickets, bid on the auction or donate go to

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