Let's Play Hockey October, 2019

Volume XLVIII • Number 2 • Issue 1264

October 24, 2019

THE UNUSUAL

SUSPECTS

Matthew Gleason is one of five players under 5’8” who are putting up big numbers in the Elite League ... pages 20-21

Photos by Nick Wosika

Nick Pierre, Drew Holt, Ben Steeves, Jackson Blake, Matthew Gleason

IN THIS ISSUE

Can we still hit? ...page 5 Kurtt bids farewell to LPH ...page 6 KEVIN HARTZELL Sandpaper ...page 7

Mike Richter Award watch list ...page 8 How to avoid early season injuries ...page 15

ANDY NESS Escapes ...page 27 Cards and Cameras ...page 36

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Inside Minnesota Hockey www.minnesotahockey.org

Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state. With over 67,000 registered players and coaches, it is the largest state governing body for amateur hockey in the United States.

Can we still hit?

by SHANE FREDERICK Before examining and understanding USA Hockey’s Declaration of Player Safety, Fair Play and Respect that was passed over the summer you have to keep in mind one thing, Guy Gosselin says: “There’s been no change to the rules.”

When it comes to body checking and body contact, the rules of the game are the same as they’ve been for awhile.

The culture around contact, however, is what’s being changed.

“When kids get to a certain age they ask, ‘Can we hit?’” said Gosselin, a regional manager for USA Hockey’s American Development Model. “When that happens, the focus is on running around and banging players. This model is about skill development and puck possession — the way the game is being played today.”

‘The Game Is Evolving’ Gosselin said that teaching players at all levels about contact, including how to properly give a check as well as how to properly receive one makes for a safer and more respectful game.

The idea of “finishing a check” along the boards is no more. Same goes

for blowing someone up with a vicious, open-ice hit.

The point of body checking isn’t to punish or intimidate opponents. And although it’s technically defined as separating the player from the puck, it’s not necessarily about that, either. It’s about gaining possession of the puck.

“Back in the day, coaches might say, ‘If you don’t finish your check you’re going to be riding the pine,’” Gosselin said. “Today, you have to have the mindset that it’s not about being tough. It’s about how the game is evolving.”

Safety First Safety is of the utmost importance, and USA Hockey is committed to eliminating hits to the head, hits from behind and late hits from the game.

That doesn’t mean there isn’t room for big, strong, aggressive players, Gosselin said, citing 6’3” Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and 6’2” Jack Eichel of the Buffalo Sabres as examples of young American-bornand-trained stars who use their size and skill in the right way. But there’s room for 5’9”, stable-skating speedsters such as Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary

Establishing your sports recognition program

Flames, too.

“We have a responsibility to keep players safe,” Gosselin said. “That comes from everybody — all adults involved. We’re really passionate about that. … We want kids to be comfortable on the ice.”

– CAN WE STILL HIT? – continued on page 7

2019 Minnesota Hockey essay contest announced

Minnesota Hockey, in partnership with Park Dental, has announced the topic for the 2019 Minnesota Hockey Essay Contest. Once again, Park Dental will be the presenting partner of the Essay Contest, which is an annual tradition that encourages players to express their thoughts on what makes youth hockey in Minnesota a fun, unique and positive environment.

All registered Minnesota Hockey participants are encouraged to enter the contest by completing the following: “I Am Thankful I Play Hockey For [Home Association] Because…”

The top three essays, as selected by the Essay Committee, will be featured during the Fox Sports North broadcast of Hockey Day Minnesota on Jan. 18, 2020.

All three finalists will also be featured in Let’s Play Hockey magazine and have an opportunity to attend a Minnesota Wild home game this season. The contest winner will be selected among the three finalists and will receive a “Dream Day” experience on a Minnesota Wild gameday during the 2020-21 season. The “Dream Day” includes attending a Minnesota Wild morning skate, an hour of ice time at Xcel Energy Center and a group suite at a Wild game later that night.

Minnesota Hockey is dedicated to creating a positive experience so that all

participants enjoy, excel and develop a lifelong passion for ice hockey.

“Hockey is a part of the culture in Minnesota and all of us that are involved in it are thankful that we are a part of something so special,” said Steve Oleheiser, Minnesota Hockey President. “We hope that our young players feel the same way, and we are excited to see the submissions that illustrate that feeling.”

The winner of the 2018 HEP Essay Contest was Nikolai Kaliszewski, a Mite player in the Duluth Woodland Youth Hockey association. Nikolai and his friends and teammates got to experience his “Dream Day” on Sunday, Oct.

20, when the Minnesota Wild faced the Montreal Canadiens. Nikolai’s winning submission from last year can be found here.

Submissions will be accepted from Oct. 22 through Nov. 25. Original essays should be limited to 250 words or less, and should include the child’s name, hockey association, team/classification, address, phone number and email address. Submissions can be sent to: Minnesota Hockey Attn: Minnesota Hockey Essay Contest 317 Was hington Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

It’s no secret that everyone likes a little recognition, and for kids, it can be a determining factor when deciding to stay with a sport or not. A recent survey of parents conducted by TNS Worldwide reported that more than 76% of parents support recognizing a player’s contribution and participation. Parents also said that feedback from the coach was a key component of their child’s sports experience.

Below are tips for starting or enhancing your youth sports recognition program: • Look to the end of the season first Determine what type of recognition program you want. Check and see if your sponsoring organization provide trophies or ribbons, and if so, how and when you will receive them. Be sure that you will have them well in advance of the season’s end.

• Make Notes – At the start of the season, keep a log via a notebook or smart phone with notes on each player’s progress. These notes will become helpful at the end of the season when recognizing each individual player for their effort and improvement throughout the season.

• Catch Them in Action – Ask parents to catch “action” photos of each player.

Have them print out the best shots. Distribute the photos with their award.

• Make it an Event – Plan an end of season event. This is a great way for a non-coaching parent to get involved.

Whether pizza or potluck, visit Pinterest. com and search “end of season party” or the name of your sport for great ideas.

Be sure to ask (or assign) families to bring an item.

• Be Specific – Have a plan for each child. Don’t wing it. Determine how each player contributed to the team. Be specific. Instead of saying “you worked hard,” point out something specific to each child such as “your batting average improved” or “your ball handling skills and assists increased.” This is the difference between giving a participation award and a recognition award.

• Recognize Regularly – Remember to make recognition a part of every practice and game/match/event. Point out positive traits, new skills learned and good sportsmanship. Make your specific comments, not a blanket statement.

Using the tips above will make your player’s experience, and your coaching tenure, something that you will both remember for years to come. We are more than happy to help you select the appropriate items to help recognize your team!

Viking Trophies is the official awards supplier of Minnesota Hockey. For more information on how to recognize the members of your program, contact Joe Sanders at joe@vikingtrophies.com

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Kurtt bids farewell as Let’s Play Hockey editor Longtime editor Kevin Kurtt published his last edition of Let’s Play Hockey on Sept. 13. It was almost 12 years to the day from his first issue published on Sept. 12, 2007.

Over the years Kurtt has published 331 issues and more than 15,000 pages of Let’s Play Hockey.

“It’s been an honor to be a part of Let’s Play Hockey for the past 12 years,” Kurtt said. “LPH is an institution in the hockey world and I’d like to thank former owner Doug Johnson and current owner Bryan Zollman for allowing me to be part of the esteemed publication. Also a big thanks to all of the readers, contributors, players, coaches and teams for a fun 12 seasons of being immersed in all levels of hockey in Minnesota and beyond. I’m excited for the next chapter in my career with Meet Minneapolis, but will always be a reader and fan of Let’s Play Hockey.”

Kurtt’s new the Mike Richter venture is with Award, the MS. the Minneapolis Hockey Award, Convention and the girls’ Senior Visitor’s Bureau Gaolie of the Year (Meet MinneapoAward, the Reed lis) in their sports Larson Award, and marketing departthe Patrick Schooment. nover Award.

“Kevin was a He also took great asset to not part in 12 Let’s just Let’s Play Play Hockey ExHockey, but to the pos. He was also hockey commuinstrumental in nity as a whole,” growing LPH’s said Let’s Play social media folHockey owner lowing ,which Kevin Kurtt Bryan Zollman. currently is over “He has such a 35,000. vast knowledge of the hockey land“We will miss him here at Let’s scape and has his finger on the pulse Play Hockey,” said Zollman. “But of all that is happening, especially we are also happy for him and wish with Minnesota-born players.” him the best of luck in his new venDuring his tenure with Let’s ture.”

Play Hockey, Kurtt was instrumenKurtt said he enjoyed his tenure tal in the process and presentation of at LPH.

“From presenting the Ms. Hockey Award to writing about the plethora of hockey players from Minnesota, Let’s Play Hockey has allowed me to be a small part of the fabric of the State of Hockey,” he said.

“LPH is such a renowned brand in the sport and I feel honored to play a small part in the organization’s mission of promoting the game of dangles, dekes and D-men.”

About Let’s Play Hockey: In its 48th season, Let’s Play Hockey is the longest running hockey publication in the country. First published by former Minnesota North Star PA announcer Bob Utecht in 1972, the publication now reaches 197 arenas throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Illinois and Iowa. Let’s Play Hockey is also in its’ 31st year of hosting the Let’s Play Hockey Expo. This year’s expo is March 6-7, 2020 at the St. Paul RiverCentre. For more information visit www.letsplayhockeyexpo.com.

How to submit stories/photos to LPH The youth hockey community is the lifeblood of Let’s Play Hockey and we want to make sure you know how to submit stories and photos to us. Simply e-mail the article as plain text or as a Microsoft Word attachment. Send the photo as a JPG attachment. E-mail it to editor@ letsplayhockey.com.

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by KEVIN HARTZELL

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About 40 years ago, I was a second-year junior player, playing for coach Doug Woog and the St. Paul Vulcans. It was the first year of the new USHL. Teams like Green Bay, Waterloo, Des Moines and Sioux City were in our league. Actually, we were joining “their” league, the USHL. In this first year of a “new” USHL, each of these traditional USHL teams were converting from what was a Senior league, meaning players could be of any age. But the new USHL was going to transition to an all “junior” league. In this, the first year of this new league, the formerly senior teams had to include a minimum of six players of junior age. The remainder could be any age (senior.) It was a rough and tumble experience for us youngins of the younger teams made up only of junior aged players! At times the league looked a bit like the movie Slapshot.

Many of the “seniors” didn’t appreciate our exuberance. We played hard as all of us younger, junior aged players were all looking for advancement to college and beyond.

One night early in the season, we were playing in Green Bay. I remember a number of their players were not wearing helmets. Their goalie spoke only French (French-Canadian he was.) There was a skirmish in front of their goal. Their goalie whacked me

CAN WE STILL HIT? continued from page 5

It Starts at 8U One misconception about the rules of body contact is that it’s limited to older levels of boys hockey only. But no body checking at the younger levels doesn’t mean “no-touch hockey,” Gosselin stressed. “A lot has been misunderstood.”

Gosselin said bumping is introduced at the 8U level, angling at 10U and full contact in practice at 12U before phasing body checking into actual competition at the 14U level.

USA Hockey defines body contact as “an individual defensive tactic designed to legally block or impede the progress of an offensive puck carrier” and can be done “through skating, angling and positioning” with contact occurring only “during the normal process of playing the puck.” This is allowed at all levels.

Body checking, meanwhile, is defined as “an individual defensive tactic designed to legally separate the puck

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across the ankles. I whacked him back.

This caused a bigger skirmish. Their players came at me physically, sending a message that their goalie was “off limits” to any physicality.

Just a shift or two later, I received a great pass coming down the slot…a grade “A” scoring opportunity for sure! As I let my best shot go, the puck wobbled a bit, and my shot rose quickly. It went up at quite the angle… the puck hitting the goalie right in the forehead, knocking him unconscious.

Trust me, my shot was never that hard!

This is more a testament to how poor the goalie masks were back in that day.

Anyway, the Green Bay fellas thought, because of the skirmish just recently concluded between the goalie and I, that I had shot at his head intentionally. To know me is to know I wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to score! Nevertheless, the goalie lay unconscious and I was physically confronted by a number of Green Bay players and not just then, but really the whole weekend. I was a marked man.

And I learned a valuable lesson for me – I played better with a little fear in my heart.

Call it fear, or call it awareness, but I played with a better edge and better vision knowing my physical safety was at risk. Which in hockey, it always is. This better vision/awareness allowed me a better understanding of what was happening on the ice. I could better anticipate the ensuing battle.

Winning my share of these battles was

a key to my advancement.

This week I was talking with my good friend Kevin Ziegler who trains and consults many NHL players. We talked about a number of good players, Minnesota high school graduates who have moved on to juniors. About each one of them, I said what I always say, “I have no idea if they are going to become top players or, just another body who fills a roster spot.” I say this as I have seen scenarios like my own play out a hundred times. Some of the scenarios start out like mine, seemingly physical, but really most are more mental/emotional. In the end, the player has to come to understand the need for this better understanding of the game and the grit, or as some call it “sandpaper” in one’s game, that is needed for one to be successful.

Many, like that younger me, have qualities they can build their game upon. But challenges are ahead. There will be one-on-one competitions with tough opponents each night. Will each player learn to compete for space?

Does the aspiring player see what is needed and then do their part with enthusiasm? Each player will have to answer these questions for themselves.

There will be battles for space.

Battles for pucks. Battles for face-offs.

Battles on the wall. Battles to get to the front of the net. Losing battles will not be an option. One can tie, but one cannot lose. Those that win battles have coaches and programs waiting for them. Much of the battle is recog-

nizing it before it happens and then doing what is necessary.

One can be quite the skillful player, but even the skillful need to win battles. Some battles are won with brains. Some with physicality. Most players need to learn about the small subtle battles that occur all over the ice. These battles for position are won with awareness. And competitive desire. Until a developing player is faced with their equal night after night, this developing player really doesn’t know what they have or don’t have. Hockey has its own way of weeding out the weak and rewarding the strong and competitive.

Wherever you are, you got to have situational awareness and then the grit/ sandpaper required to get the job done.

It’s a big reason why we all love hockey, because at its best, it’s a most competitive game where only those who bring sandpaper night after night, are afforded roster spots.

carrier from the puck” by “applying physical extension of the body toward the puck carrier” with the “hip or body from the front, diagonally from the front or straight from the side.” The guidelines go on to say a “legitimate body check” can only be done with the trunk of the body — the hips and shoulders — and contact must take place above the puck carrier’s knees and below his neck.

Unnecessarily rough checks will be penalized.

The Progression There is a progression on how checking is introduced to the game, starting with talking to players (and coaches) about attitude, ethics and respect. From there, players are taught: • Positioning and angling — cutting down an opponent’s time and space.

• Stick checking — poking and sweeping the puck away or lifting an opponent’s stick.

• Body contact — blocking the puck carrier’s path or skating lane.

• Body checking — giving and (perhaps more importantly) receiving checks.

All together, this means stressing proper vision one the ice, knowing what kind of time and space you have when you go to retrieve a puck but also understanding angles and gaps when you’re

defending or recognizing when an opponent might be in a vulnerable or defenseless position. It means teaching stability, being in the so-called athletic position — knees bent, hips down, chest up, head up — and using your core strength to your advantage. It means possessing pucks and protecting pucks.

“We want kids to possess the puck and play with speed under pressure,” Gosselin said. “Everybody needs this.

We can’t get caught up in the body check.”

Maverick Mindset Mike Hastings, head coach of the Minnesota State University men’s team, agrees.

“Absorb it and then spin off it, utilize someone’s energy and aggression and go in the other direction,” he said.

Hastings said he supports the USA Hockey declaration “100 percent.” It’s how he wants his players to play the game.

“Angling, recovery, understanding positions…if you’re really good at (those things) you can take away time and space and options,” said Hastings,

who was the head coach of the U.S. national team that took silver at last January’s World Junior Championship. “You can be in a position to go from defense to offense a lot quicker.”

Hastings stresses to his players the importance of playing angles and keeping sticks on the ice. He’s glad to see there’s an emphasis on teaching those skills to younger players and the importance of that continuing even once body checking is introduced to the game.

Your ability to angle people in today’s game is important because you’re no longer able to use your hands and stick above the shin pads,” Hastings said. “As a group, if we can get all five guys in that mindset, they can get to playing fast.”

The game will still be physical, of course. There will be hits. Making sure they’re legal, safe and are done with the purpose of possessing the puck is the key. Everyone involved in the game can help make sure that’s the case.

“This needs to get reinforced with our coaches and by mom and dad,” Gosselin said.

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A St. Paul native and forward for the Universityof Minnesota from 1978-82, Kevin Hartzell coached in the USHL from 1983-89 with the St. Paul Vulcans and from 2005-12 with the Sioux Falls Stampede. He was the head coach of Lillehammer in Norway’s GET-Ligaen from 2012-14. His columns have appeared in Let’s Play Hockey since the late 1980s. His book “Leading From the Ice” is available at amazon.com.

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20 goalies named to Mike Richter Award Watch List for 2019-20 Seventh annual award to be presented at 2020 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Detroit SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — Let’s Play Hockey announced today the 20 goalies named to the watch list for the 2020 Mike Richter Award, which annually honors the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA Division I men’s hockey. The winner of the seventh annual award will be announced at the 2020 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Detroit.

In alphabetical order, the goalies on the watch list for the 2020 Mike Richter Award are:

Goalies on the Mike Richter Award watch list are chosen by members of Let’s Play Hockey, based on both past performance and future potential. Freshmen are not included.

Candidates for the Mike Richter Award will be determined by nominations from all 60 NCAA Division I men’s hockey head coaches. The semifinalists, finalists and winner are selected by a committee of coaches, scouts and members of the media.

Name School Year Adrian Clark.............................. Dartmouth ................................ Senior Devin Cooley................................ Denver.....................................Junior Matthew Galajda !........................ Cornell....................................Junior Darion Hanson.............................. Union......................................Junior Dávid Hrenák ^......................St. Cloud State..............................Junior Michael Lackey.........................Providence.................................Senior Stefanos Lekkas #...................... Vermont...................................Senior Filip Lindberg........................ Massachusetts.....................Sophomore Dryden McKay #...................Minnesota State....................Sophomore Cale Morris #$.......................... Notre Dame.................................Senior Matt Murray........................... Massachusetts..............................Junior Tommy Nappier #...................... Ohio State..................................Junior Mike Robinson......................New Hampshire.............................Junior Ryan Ruck........................... Colorado College............................Senior Owen Savory.............................Rensselaer........................Sophomore Hunter Shepard *^ ............. Minnesota Duluth............................Senior Zackarias Skog...............American International.......................Senior Jeremy Swayman......................... Maine......................................Junior Tomáš Vomácka....................... Connecticut.......................Sophomore Tyler Wall................................ UMass Lowell...............................Senior * 2019 finalist # 2019 semifinalist $ 2018 winner ! 2018 finalist ^ 2018 semifinalist

Criteria for the Mike Richter Award: • Candidates must display outstanding skills on the ice • Candidates should be in good academic standing at an NCAA college or university • Consideration should be given to academic achievement and sportsmanship • Candidates must comply with all NCAA rules; be full-time students at an NCAA college or university; and complete 50 percent or more of the season • Consideration should be given to the candidate’s activities in the community

The WCHA unveils 2019 Opening Faceoff

Minnesota hockey legacy fund grants over $23,000 in first year of existence

Series will highlight the biggest rivalries in the WCHA BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Women’s League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is launching a new yearly rivalry series during the 2019-20 season. The series will highlight the biggest matchups in­­­­­ the top league in all of NCAA women’s hockey.

Over four consecutive weekends of competition, the WCHA’s seven member institutions will compete in the Opening Faceoff, going head-tohead against their greatest conference opponents as the season gets underway. With a focus on spotlighting behind-the-scenes action surrounding each weekend’s series, fans will be given insight into the tradition of competition between rival programs and what those rivalries mean to each team when they are off the ice.

“The talent and competitiveness of the WCHA is second to none,” WCHA Commissioner Jennifer Flowers said.

“We are looking forward to featuring our student-athletes’ perspective on each rivalry. The Opening Faceoff will showcase the teams in a unique way and also will provide fans an inside look at the excitement and personality that comprises the competition within our league.”

The 2019 Opening Faceoff began with Wisconsin traveling to Ohio State Oct. 11-12. The competition between the two teams has been fierce the last

OPENING FACEOFF MATCHUPS

Oct. 11-12 Wisconsin at Ohio State Oct. 18-19 Minnesota Duluth at Bemidji State Oct. 25-26 Minnesota State at St. Cloud State Nov. 2-3 Wisconsin at Minnesota few seasons as the recent series stands at just 4-3-2 in the Badgers’ favor since the start of the 2017-18 campaign. Minnesota Duluth visited Bemidji State at the Sanford Center, Oct. 18-19, as the Bulldogs, who have a 8-6-0 record against the Beavers over the past two seasons, faced off against their in-state rival.

The weekend of Oct. 25-26 features a Minnesota State and St. Cloud State matchup, with the Huskies holding a 41-33-15 series advantage. As the calendar turns to November, the Badgers make their way to Minneapolis to take on the Golden Gophers and continue the ongoing border battle between Wisconsin and Minnesota.

The Gophers lead the series, 50-36-11, but the last time these two teams met on the ice the Badgers emerged as the 2019 NCAA Champions.

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Program aimed at supporting families and hockey players in need supported 50 families ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Hockey, in partnership with Sun Country Airlines, announced that more than $23,000 was granted to individuals, families, organizations and associations after one year of existence. The Legacy Fund was founded and approved by the Minnesota Hockey Board of Directors in September of 2018 in an effort to make a difference by giving back to members in need of financial support to overcome personal hardships.

More than 50 families and 60 hockey players were impacted by the grants, which were awarded by a six-member Legacy Fund committee after reviewing applications submitted throughout the 2018-2019 season.

Typically, the funds were used to offset registration costs for players whose families may be experiencing financial hardships due to medical problems or tragic events.

“The Legacy Fund was established as a way for Minnesota Hockey to give back and help those in our hockey family that may be going through a difficult time,” stated Steve Oleheiser, Minnesota Hockey President. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue with this fund, and we hope that the support can alleviate some of the stress and pain caused by difficult circumstances.”

The Legacy Fund will return for the 2019-2020 season and applications will continue to be dealt with on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Those wishing to help or support those in their local hockey community can fill out an application at any time.

“Our association has seen firsthand the amazing impact that the Legacy Fund has had on hockey families

in our community,” said Ryan Lueck, Vice President of the Bloomington Kennedy/Richfield Youth Hockey Association. “We had several young players experiencing serious hardships, but were able to continue playing hockey this year due to Minnesota Hockey’s generosity and understanding of their situations.”

“As a Minnesota company, supporting our local community is important to us,” said Sun Country Airlines Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Davis.

“We’re proud to have helped establish the Legacy Fund with Minnesota Hockey, and to have made a difference in the lives of families in need within the hockey community.”

Who is eligible to apply for the grant? ·Associations must have a current Minnesota Hockey Affiliate Agreement and be in good standing ·Individuals/families must be Minnesota Hockey members and in good standing ·Preference will be given to applications that nominate a group or family to receive funds as opposed to those who nominate themselves Proposals that are ineligible for consideration include, but are not limited to: ·Team fundraisers, including funding for travel expenses ·Capital campaigns, building or new improvement projects ·Operational expenses, including salaries ·Private foundations or endowment programs, international agencies or nonprofits that benefit individuals or organizations outside the state of Minnesota ·Churches and religious organizations, political parties or political activities

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Lidlifter Tournament enjoys outdoor ice in October

by PETE WAGGONER ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. – The 2019-2020 season kicked off with the Lidlifter Tournament outdoors at the St. Louis Park Recreational Outdoor Center (ROC). Ten teams participated in the event just days after each team had been selected. Three consecutive days of sunshine and 60 plus degrees greeted the players and fans for a unique outdoor experience that was befitting of a glorious fall football weekend yet completely unexpected for a hockey weekend.

The event serves as a way to open the season for each team as they participate in three games over the three day event. Each game consists of 22-minute halves. The games allow coaches to assess their teams and where they stand at the start of the season.

“It throws the kids right away into the fire a bit,” Lakeville North head coach Bill Schommer said. “It’s always good competition so you are playing against quality teams which is the best way to assess what your team is and then you go to work after this and find out what you need to improve on. It’s been really good.”

Lidlifter event organizer John Barger had discussions with Centennial coach Aaron Fulton who had hosted the event for several years prior to the move to St. Louis Park this fall.

“Aaron (Fulton) from Centennial said they couldn’t do it this year because the arena is being revamped so they won’t have ice until January and he wanted to slide out of it anyway,” Barger said. “I talked to Jason (Eisold) here at the Rec Center and he said they could get the ice in for us.”

With the glorious weather and leaves fluttering from the trees, the low key environment yielded a relaxed but competitive flow to each game. In comparing the event to the indoor environment, Schommer said he liked the more laid back approach to the weekend.

“It’s more casual which is what I like,” Schommer said. “The kids like it. The parents like it. The parking lot, the tailgating, it’s a great environment. I think it’s awesome.”

Barger received plenty of positive feedback too.

“Everybody has said this has been really fun and great,” Barger said. “I talked to the coaches and kids, and in fact, yesterday, the south end of the rink was getting a little soft and said we could move inside and they said they weren’t going inside, they were going to stay here!”

With warmer temperatures beating

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Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 Osseo Maple Grove 6, Lakeville North 3 Wayzata 3, Blaine 2 St. Michael-Albertville 7, Champlin Park 2 Centennial 6, Rosemount 5 Minnetonka 8, White Bear Lake 2 Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 Rosemount 3, STMA 3 Centennial 5, White Bear Lake 3 Minnetonka 9, Champlin Park 0 Wayzata 4, Lakeville North 1 Osseo Maple Grove 7, Blaine 0 Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 White Bear Lake 5, Blaine 4 Lakeville North 9, Champlin Park 2 White Bear Lake 5, Blaine 4 Minnetonka 10, Centennial 2 Osseo Maple Grove 4, Rosemount 2

down on the well constructed ROC’s roof, the south end of the arena had some standing water for a short period of time but nothing to impede the flow of the game. By day three, the ROC staff had dialed in the shave and water flow for a great sheet of ice. It held up remarkably for the three day, 15 game event.

“The ROC opened in December of 2016,” St. Louis Park Rec Center Manager Jason Eisold said. “The first season we operated without a roof due to a delay in materials for the roof. October of 2017 was our first ice season with the roof. Ice will be coming out in March after our ShamROC Ice Bowling event, artificial turf will be installed from midMarch to mid-May, and from mid-May to the end of September the ROC is a dry floor venue for multiple events such as concerts, trade shows, craft fairs, roller derby and wrestling.”

Barger, who manages the Tradition in the Park High School Hockey Tournament, knows a little about planning and expansion. The former High School coach at St. Louis Park and Burnsville has expanded his high school tournament to two venues and 16 teams. He plans to do the same with the Lidlifter and expand it to 16 Bantam AA teams next year. In terms of the experience he had, youth tournaments are different from high school events.

“I am really happy with it,” Barger said. “I did have a few surprises, curveballs thrown at me, but I guess it’s like anything the first time you do it, you

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Players from various towns spent three days playing on outdoor ice in October in St. Louis Park. just want to put on the best event you can and let the chips fall where they do. There is room for improvement and ways to make it better, and I’ll get feedback from the coaches so I think we can make it an even better event.”

It was clear the players, coaches, and parents thought the event was a terrific way to open the 2019-2020 season.

“Any time that you can provide a novelty experience, you have to feel pretty good,” Eisold said. “If you asked MAP SOUTH HOCKEY

the kids that skated in this tournament if they thought they would be skating outside for MEA break, almost all would have said, not a chance! The question now is which is a better outdoor skating experience – skating on Hockey Day in -30 or skating over MEA at 70! Only in the State of Hockey can there be a 100 degree temperature difference and we still play hockey.”

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NOTEBOOK Chisago City’s Hoheisel helps lead veteran-laden Mullets squad

by JIM DENHOLLANDER

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Chris Walby, head coach of the Minnesota Mullets, has changed the formula a bit when it comes to constructing his team.

Generally, coaches like to have a certain number of players from each birth year to keep the continuity going.

He is trying his luck with a more mature, ’99-heavy lineup this season. The Mullets play in the United States Premier Hockey League’s Midwest-West Division.

As a result, the coach is reunited with Cooper Hoheisel this season as the ’99 from Chisago City has been reunited with the Mullets, who he played for in 2017-18.

“It’s exciting to have an older team,” said Hoheisel of his return and the chance to play on the ’99-heavy lineup. “Kids are a lot tougher and a lot smarter as they age.”

Hoheisel played youth hockey in Chisago City, not exactly a suburb of the Twin Cities, but still close. He went on to play three seasons with his local high school team as well. Ultimately, his goal was to play junior hockey on one of the Minnesota-based junior teams.

“As a kid, you sit in the basement and play hockey and you pretend you’re Ovechkin, but yeah, junior was something I wanted to do. I wasn’t sure because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go to college or not,” said Hoheisel.

That feeling has certainly changed as the young forward

has not only enjoyed his time in junior, but he looks to impress at the USPHL Showcase Series events to catch on with a good college team as well.

The only reason Hoheisel went away from the Mullets last season was to take advantage of an opportunity to use the sport he loved to see another part of the country, He started the season in the USPHL Florida Division in Palm Springs and eventually ended up back in Minnesota, in a different junior league.

In his rookie season with the Mullets, Hoheisel enjoyed a solid offensive season, scoring 24 goals and adding 21 assists and playing in all 44 regular season games.

He is on pace for an even bigger campaign this time around with 15 points, primarily as a playmaker in nine games so far.

“I feel like I play a big role. I’m a very versatile player,” said Hoheisel. “I play penalty kill and power play. I win a lot of draws which is beneficial. I think those are a few factors that will help me have a big season. And, I trained really hard in the off season.”

Hoheisel said he trained with a summer program in Minnesota.

“The program has state of the art everything and I definitely took advantage of that.”

Hoheisel and Walby already had a solid coach-player relationship and both were keen to get together for this season again. “[Walby] knew I was interested in coming back,” said Hoheisel. “The reason I left in the first place was I wanted to leave home.

My mind was set on leaving the net for a

too.

little bit. But at the end of the year, I was unhappy with where I was and how things were going. Chris and I began talking, just in the off season. We had several conversations and we agreed on several points and we pretty much went from there.”

Walby is as excited to have the young forward back in the loop as Hoheisel is to be there

“It’s always been a pleasure to coach Cooper,” said Walby in a written report as he helped set up this interview.

“He’s off to a great start and adding to his own legacy here. It’s always exciting to watch him skate. He’s one of our leaders. He’s matured so much as a player on and off the ice.”

For Hoheisel, the appeal of playing for a coach that knows him so well is great, but the fact Walby seems to be in a ‘Go For it,’ type season is nice for a player in his final season of junior.

“It’s super exciting,” said Hoheisel. “We’ve never had a team with this many age-outs. It’s just awesome and some guys like Jack Bostedt [the team’s ’99 goaltender] are just critical to have on your team. He makes amazing saves every night, comes up big every night. “[Walby] is a really good guy. Absolutely loves the game of hockey and his goal is to get you to college hockey, get you to a higher level and that’s really

what the kids on this team are trying to do, so it’s great,” Hoheisel added. “Walby has a lot of college connections.”

Having a guy like Bostedt behind them allows the team – already considered an offensive juggernaut – to take a few extra chances, knowing he is there to back them up.

“It’s just awesome knowing he’s behind you and it makes everyone a little less skittish with the puck. If someone is coming in two on one and you take the pass, he’ll stop it.”

As of this printing, the Mullets are right in the mix in the USPHL’s Midwest West Division, sitting in a tie for the third place with the Hudson Havoc, albeit with a few more games played.

The Mullets and the rest of the division will get its first chance to play in a showcase event Oct. 24-26.

Hoheisel is looking forward to play in front of the scouts and he is looking to continue his hockey career beyond this season.

The young forward hasn’t spoken directly with any specific schools before but said he has been told by coaches he has the talent to play at the NCAA Division 3 level. He mentioned UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire as schools he would love to play for, but that list will no doubt get longer when more opportunities arise over the course of the season.

The Mullets will play in other Showcase events in Chicago just before Christmas and then on the East Coast right after returning from Christmas Break.

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14 former WCHA members on NHL opening night rosters BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – With the opening of the 2019-20 National Hockey League season, 14 alumni from current Western Collegiate Hockey Association member schools were on opening night rosters. These former student-athletes, representing eight WCHA institutions, are playing on 12 different NHL clubs.

Former Alaska defenseman Colton Parayko, who skated the Stanley Cup with St. Louis last season, returns to anchor the Blues’ backline. Former Alaska Anchorage forward Jay Beagle, who was a key member of the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup run two seasons ago, is in his second season with the Vancouver Canucks. Minnesota State alum David Backes returns to Boston after helping the Bruins to the Eastern Conference championship a year ago.

Backes is one of three MSU alumni on NHL rosters, joining Teddy Blueger (Pittsburgh) and Tyler Pitlick (IR- Philadelphia). Other WCHA programs with multiple alumni in the league are Bemidji State (Brad Hunt, Minnesota Wild; Zach Whitecloud, IR- Vegas Golden Knights); Bowling Green (Ryan Carpenter, Chicago Blackhawks; Sean Walker, Los Angeles Kings) and Michigan Tech (Jujhar Khaira, Edmonton Oilers; Matt Roy, Los Angeles Kings; Pheonix Copley, Washington Capitals). Alabama Huntsville goaltender Cam Talbot (Calgary Flames) and Lake Superior State defenseman Zach Trotman (IR- Pittsburgh Penguins) round out the WCHA’s NHL contingent.

WCHA-Affiliated Players on 2019-20 NHL Opening Night Rosters Player, Pos. Cam Talbot, G Jay Beagle, F Colton Parayko, D Brad Hunt, D Zach Whitecloud, D* Ryan Carpenter, F Sean Walker, D Zach Trotman, D* Jujhar Khaira, F Matt Roy, D Pheonix Copley, G Tyler Pitlick, F* David Backes, F Teddy Blueger, F *- Began season on IR

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I am your referee today…

■ I am not an NHL referee ■ I am learning, just like the players ■ I attend clinics, study the rulebook, and am tested on the rules ■ I do my best every game ■ But I am not perfect ■ There will be decisions I get wrong and calls I miss ■ Some might be for you, others against – but not intentionally ■ Yelling at me will not make me better ■ I love this game and I want your son/daughter to love this game

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USA Hockey’s all about safety, right?

You know, blue creases for goalies, fish net surrounds for fans and sweaty bird cages for players.

Well, now it’s time to protect us veteran officials.

Here’s the skinny. We officials, particularly beer league zebras, are sick and tired of being “unintentionally” targeted by midnight lumberjack. And I’m not talking “D” league games. No, it’s even worse in the upper leagues where the guys can shoot and are supposed to skate heads-up.

Case in point. OS is doing a B level butcher league contest and the puck just seems to follow the other official. Hard wristers off the high glass, slap-

shot dump-ins, numerous blind passes into the skates. Lots of close calls. You know, it happens to all of us.

But in the third period, my partner takes a clearing shot off the draw right to the back of his neck. Could easily have hit him in the cheek or busted some choppers but for a veteran Level 3 split-second reaction.

“So what?” you men’s league guys moan. “The guy’s not a Hollywood star. What does it matter?”

Oh, it matters.

See, this ref is on TV 40 games a year.

He works the penalty box for the Knights games.

Here’s the remedy. Listen

Officially

SPEAKING

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up, USA Hockey and your insurance company.

Next season we’re adding a new infraction called Negligent

The Hockey Doc: How to avoid early season injuries

by ROBERT F. LAPRADE

Let’s Play Hockey Contributor

Getting back on the ice after a few months of not skating or playing during the offseason can truly put a player at risk for early season injury. Hockey is among the fastest moving team sports in the world; with skaters traveling upwards of 20 to 30 mph, slapshots moving over 100 mph, and players frequently crashing into the boards. After hours of grueling work, the potential for injury is relatively obvious. As the early season training sessions start to intensify, hockey players enter a particularly injury prone time of the season. In fact, studies have shown that players are nearly three times as likely to suffer an injury during preseason practice as in-season practice and 17 percent more likely to suffer an injury during a preseason game than a regular season game. Further, the majority of injuries are sustained in either the second or third period. With these facts in mind, this article intends to help inform hockey players how best to avoid early season injury.

Early in the season, a lack of conditioning and improper hydration can contribute to a myriad of issues. During training, your body increases its energy demand and attempts to adjust for this new demand by breaking down more tissue to use for energy; the biproducts of this increased muscle breakdown and the body’s natural shift to anaerobic (no oxygen) energy production cause, among other things, lactic acid buildup.

Lactic acid is a large contributor to the sense of fatigue an athlete feels. Fatigue can lead to a breakdown in basic hockey technique and can cause athletes to put themselves in compromising positions or situations.

The best thing an ice hockey player can do to avoid these issues is to incrementally build up their training intensity.

This means starting at a moderate exercise intensity and slowly increasing the intensity over one to two weeks. This type of regimen will give the body time to make adaptations, such as decreasing heat generation for the same level of exercise, increasing the sweat rate for a given temperature, and improving blood circulation and blood pressure stability so that your body can efficiently deal with an increased heat load when you are performing at full capacity. Further, by incrementally increasing the intensity of workouts the body has the opportunity to adapt to the fatigue buildup that comes with training.

Another common early season injury is muscle strain and/or muscle cramps.

These injuries primarily occur because of a lack of proper hydration and/or an insufficient warmup. Two percent of the body’s water content can be lost before the sensation of thirst is experienced. By that time, it is too late to appropriately replace fluid loss. For every unreplaced liter of fluid that is lost by the body through sweat and increased metabolic demand, core body temperature will increase by 0.5 degrees, and the baseline heart rate can increase by eight to 10 beats per minute. This increased demand on the circulatory system to disperse heat and remove toxins can significantly decrease blood flow to the brain. All of these factors can decrease overall function, especially in athletes who may not be up to the extra rigor that they place on their body during warmer training conditions.

When hydrating, it’s important to consider that your body requires more than just water. We recommend that athletes alternate between electrolyte-carbohydrate containing beverages (such as Gatorade or Pedialyte) and water, as these types of fluid replacement beverages contain sodium, potassium, and chloride which are lost in sweat. Our recommendations are to consume between 500 to 600 milliliters of a cold carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage 15 to 20 minutes before exercising. While exercising, 250 milliliters for every 15 to 20 minutes of on-ice activities should be a minimal replacement gauge. It is also important to recognize that fruit juices just prior to competition are not recommended because they are poorly absorbed and can cause nausea and diarrhea. In addition, while water is useful to replenish fluid loss, it has been shown that it does not help athletes to improve their performance to the same extent that carbohydrate drinks do. Maintaining proper hydration throughout the season, but particularly in the early season, is essential to both peak performance and avoiding injury.

Endurance training and adequate hydration are keys for preventing early season injuries. It is important to recognize that ice hockey players are at risk for dehydration, especially at the start of the season, and that even mild dehydration, which may not be detected by thirst, can affect one’s ability to perform at a high level. Endurance training will help the body acclimatize to the exertion of tryouts, and proper fluid replacement should be made available to players to maximize their on-ice performance.

Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D. is a complex knee surgeon at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Edina and Eagan, Minnesota. He is very active in research for the prevention and treatment of ice hockey injuries, from Mites to the NHL.

Misconduct.

Too subjective, you say?

Nonsense. Anyone playing adult league will soon learn to take a peek before rifling the puck high off the glass. Probably take a game or two but OS guarantees that these guys will quickly get it.

Negligently fire a shot just above the official’s shin pad?

Get ready for a 10-minute powder.

Stupidly lift your stick off the draw into the official’s schnozzle? 10-minute negligent misconduct.

Oh, the hockey community will adjust real fast.

Just like the elimination of clutching and grabbing through

the new Standard of Play in the 2006 season.

Just like accidental contact with the goalie is penalized as charging.

Just like rinks holding a player responsible for breaking the glass when shooting at the side boards during warm-ups.

Yup, got that USA Hockey?

It’s all about safety. No more open season on two-legged zebras.

Negligent Misconduct.

The sweetest words in an official’s vocabulary.

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Minnesota Tier 1 District Champions crowned at 14U Levels Three teams advance to USA Hockey National Championships in April PLYMOUTH, Minn. – With victories at the Minnesota District Tier 1 Championships on Oct. 6, three Minnesota teams advanced to the Girls 14U and Youth 14U USA Hockey National Championships, which will be held April 1 to April 6, 2020. Due to the Girls 14U National Championship being held at the Super Rink in Blaine, Minn., Minnesota will send two teams to the 14U Girls Tournament, including the District Champion, as well as the host team.

The champions include the undefeated and League champion District 6 Lakers 14U Girls team, and Shattuck-St. Mary’s 14U Youth team. The District 3 Walleye Girls team also earned a berth at the National Tournament with a 3-1 victory over the District 8 Moose. Shattuck-St. Mary’s will head to Chicago, Ill., for the 14U National Tournament.

Girls 14U – The Lakers, who avoided a loss with a 12-0-1 record during the Tier 1 regular season, earned their way to Nationals for the first time since 2016 with a 6-1 win over the Moose (District 8). Six different players tallied goals for the Lakers, who burst to a 4-0 lead in the second period, following a score-

less first. Kendra Distad, who tallied the game-winner, added two assists in the victory.

Youth 14U – The Shattuck StMary’s 14U Youth team earned the Minnesota District title with a 2-0 win over the Walleye (District 3) in a rematch of last year’s District Final. Zeev Buium and Cooper Pierson scored the goals for Shattuck, and Jeremy Carpenter stopped all 12 shots he faced to earn the shutout victory.

Girls 14U Play In Game – The Walleye (District 3) overcame a loss to the Lakers in the semifinal game to win the Consolation championship over the Moose and earn their way to the 2020 National Championships. Madison Soukup netted the game-winner late in the first period and the Walleye also got power play goals from Gretta Pioske and Erin Palony.

Minnesota will send five more teams to the National Championships with five more District Championship games later this fall. District playoffs will be held at the Youth 15 level at the Plymouth Ice Center. The Girls 16U and Girls 19U levels were determined after this issue went to press, on Oct. 22 at Plymouth Ice Center. The Youth 16U champion will be decided on Nov. 5 at the Super Rink. The Youth 18U playoffs are yet to be determined.

Nick Tomczyk joins hockey staff at St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Director of Athletics Heather Weems has announced the hiring of Nick Tomczyk as the Huskies’ new Director of Hockey Operations and Video Coordinator.

He will replace T.J. Jindra, who recently took a new job with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.

“We are very excited to have Nick (Tomczyk) join our staff here at St. Cloud State,” Huskies men’s hockey head coach Brett Larson said. “He brings in a wealth of hockey experience and will be a valuable addition to the Huskies’ hockey program.”

Tomczyk joins the staff at SCSU after most recently serving as a scout for the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League. Prior to his time at Omaha, Tomczyk was the American scout for three seasons with the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League and served for two seasons as an assistant coach with the Honey Baked AAA squad out of Michigan.

His coaching resume also includes coaching stints with DeLaSalle High

School (Mich.) and Notre Dame Prep (Mich.) and he served as the associate head coach for the AHCA DI hockey program for three seasons at Oakland University and helped start the AHCA DI hockey program at Rochester College and sever as head coach for three seasons with Rochester College.

Tomczyk has worked with the USA Hockey Select Festival 15 camp from 2017 to 2019 and has been active with USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program throughout his career.

A 2004 graduate of Northern Michigan University with a degree in physical education and health, Tomczyk earned his master’s degree in school administration from Saginaw Valley State in 2010. At NMU, Tomczyk served for four years as a team manager for the Wildcats’ hockey program.

A former resident of Macomb, Mich., Tomczyk currently resides in Sartell, Minn. with his wife Kristi and their four boys – Easton, Colton, Hudson and Boston.

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Former Elite League players now serving as coaches The Upper Midwest Girls’ Elite League program has grown considerably over the past decade thanks in large part to the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in the continued development of the girls game of those who play it.

Former players understand how important coaching has been in their development, both on and off the ice. And that is why they are giving back. This fall there are several former Elite League players behind the bench who are now leading the same teams they once suited up for.

For them it’s about giving back to the game that has meant so much. We had a chance to interview several of those former players, who have gone on to do great things and continue to play at the highest levels. One thing is for sure…they haven’t forgotten where they came from.

SYDNEY BALDWIN High School: Minnetonka High school Graduation year: 2014 from high school, and 2018 from college Awards/Accomplishments: University of Minnesota 2017-2018 Season: CCM/ AHCA First Team All-American, Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award top-10 finalist,WCHA Player of the Year, WCHA Defensive Player of the Year, All-WCHA First Team honoree, Four-time WCHA Defensive Player of the Month, led all WCHA defense with 22 points in league games, ranked second on the team with 32 points (12g-20a) in 38 games played,l ed the team with 104 blocked shots and a +24 plus/minus, AHCA All-American Scholar, Google Cloud Academic All-America At-Large Third Team, Google Cloud Academic All-District Team, WCHA Scholar-Athlete, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Academic All-Big Ten, WCHA All-Academic honoree, ranked third among NCAA defense averaging 0.84 points per game, ended career tied for seventh among all-time Gopher defense with 24 career goals, tied for 10th among all-time Gopher defense with 81 career points. University of Minnesota 2016-2017 Season: Named WCHA Scholar-Athlete, WCHA All-Academic, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Academic All-Big Ten honoree. University of Minnesota 2015-2016 Season: Named WCHA All-Academic and Academic All-Big Ten honoree, ranked fifth on the team with a plus/minus of +46. University of Minnesota 2014-2015 Season: WCHA All-Rookie Team. High School: 2014 Minnesota Ms. Hockey, Star Tribune 2014 Metro Player of the Year, four-time All-Lake Conference honoree, two-time all-metro first team honoree, three-time all-state honoree, threestraight Minnesota Class AA state titles in 2011, 2012 and 2013, named to Minnesota Class AA all-tournament team in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Years played in Elite League: 4 years, started playing my freshman year of high school on the U19 team.

College team: University of Minnesota 2014-2018 Professional Experience: 2018-2019 EHV Vienna Sabres (located in Vienna, Austria), 2019- current Minnesota Whitecaps Coaching Experience: Coach at OS hockey for the last 6 years, currently the assistant coach at St. Kates, coach with the Chinese National Development Team What was it like playing in the Elite League? It was such a fun experience playing with and against the best high school players in the state. Back when I was playing, the league only had Minnesota teams, so we were constantly playing against players from different high school teams and it got really competitive. There was a lot of team camaraderie and each team was constantly fighting for the pride of being the “top elite league team” and having the winning most record.

How did playing in the Elite League help with your development? Looking back now, from a playing perspective, I’m sure at the time I didn’t realize how much growth and development happened during the Elite League season. Playing with and against all the top high players pushes the pace of play and naturally forces you to play at a higher level.

Describe the talent level of the players involved in the Elite League. The Elite league is unique in that it is comprised of the top high school players from Minnesota and the surrounding states. The talent level of the league continues to rise as players are becoming more and more dedicated to their game and see it as an opportunity to get ready for there high school seasons and get exposure to the many college coaches in attendance.

What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League? It’s really rewarding for me to come back to the Elite League and coach a team. I love interacting with the players, hearing about what’s going on in their life and at the same time helping them raise their level of play by giving them tips and tricks that I’ve learned throughout my time playing. But most of all, I want them to have fun and enjoy playing with and against such talented rosters.

TAYLOR WILLIAMSON High School: Edina High School Graduation year: 2015 Awards/Accomplishments: High school: Ms. Hockey 2015 recipient, 2 time USA Today All-USA Girls Hockey honoree, 2015 Athena Award recipient, 3 time allstate honoree. College: Minnesota’s Big Ten Conference Outstanding Sportsmanship Award, WCHA scholar-athlete, WCHA All-Academic Team, and Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

Years played in Elite League: 8th grade-12th grade (2010-2014) College team: University of Minnesota Major: Double Major in Business Marketing and Human Resources Professional Experience: This is my first year working since I graduated from the U this past spring. I am working for a campus ministry called Athletes in Action.

Coaching Experience: This is my first year being a head since I graduated from the U this past spring. I am the co-head coach of the Wayzata Girl’s Varsity Team with my father, Dean Williamson. Throughout my playing career, I have helped coach a variety of camps ranging from U6 up to high school and have experience in coaching small group skill sessions.

What was it like playing in the Elite League? Playing in the Elite League was such a great experience. It gave me the opportunity to develop as a player, and brought about the highest level of competition in the state of Minnesota for girl’s hockey. The Elite League games provided me with a different perspective than high school hockey by playing teams such as Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the Chicago Mission, and many more from the Midwest area. Personally, I always looked forward to the Elite League season because I was able to be at the rink with some of my best friends, who later on became my teammates at the University of Minnesota. It was also a blessing to be coached by Winny Brodt-Brown, and some many other amazing women’s high school coaches.

How did playing in the Elite League help with your development?

The Elite League helped with my development as a player by giving me the opportunity to practice all the skills I had learned in the summer in an actual game, versus other very talented players. This forced me to push myself as a player and helped me make major gains throughout my high school career. As a seasonal team, it was always a fun challenge playing other teams who practice with one another year round. It taught me how to read and react quickly, make adjustments during a game, and gain that experience in playing against a team who runs systems in all areas of the game.

Who was your Elite League coach and is there anything specific you learned from them and carry into your coaching today? Winny Brodt-Brown was my coach all five years that I played in the Elite League. I have learned so much from her over the years that it is hard to put into words all that she has taught me. One of the biggest takeaways I have learned from Winny and carry into my coaching today is how much of an impact/influence a coach has on her players. If it wasn’t for Winny, and the impact she made on my life growing up, I’m not sure I would be coaching high school hockey straight out of college. She always challenged me and encouraged me to become a better player every time I stepped on the ice, and she made the hours of hard work we would put in an absolute blast. Winny taught me how special it is to be a Minnesota hockey player, and that the best way to give back to the game that has brought so much joy to our lives is by coaching and mentoring young girls just like Winny has done for myself and so many other Minnesota girl’s hockey players.

Describe the talent level of the players involved in the Elite League. The level of talent that is involved in the Elite League is incredible. Even while I was playing, we had Gold Medalists, All-Americans, and NWHL players all involved in the league, and there is no question that the players in the league today will go on to be Olympians, All-Americans, and professional hockey players as well.

How would you compare the talent now with the talent when you played? Do you see an increased level of development in the girls’ game as a whole? If so, in what areas? What do you attribute it to? I would say the biggest difference I see compared to when I played is the increased level of development as a whole. When I was playing in the Elite League there were only three Minnesota teams who would go on to play other Midwest teams such as SSM, the Chicago Mission, Team Wisconsin, etc., but today there are 38 teams in the Elite League who all have extremely talented players at the U16 and U19 level. I also have noticed the high school girls today are much more advanced in their overall strength and conditioning, which has impacted their abilities to control the puck better, and be much stronger/faster on their skates.

What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League? I enjoy being a part of the Minnesota high school hockey culture again. There is something special about the competitive/friendly environment you experience when you step into the rink to play/coach/watch a Minnesota High School hockey game, and after playing four years in college and now coming back as a Minnesota high school coach that same feeling I experienced as a player came right back. I also enjoy getting to interact with the high school girls. It’s a true blessing getting the opportunity to coach these talented young women and have an impact on their lives just like Winny, my father, and all the other amazing coaches had on my life growing up.

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KELLY PANNEK High School: Benilde- St. Margaret’s Graduation year: 2014 Awards/Accomplishments: High School - All Conference 4 years, All State 3 years, MS Hockey Finalist Years played in Elite League: 2011,2012, 2013 College team: University of Minnesota, graduated in 2019 Professional Experience: USA Hockey Women’s National Team (2017- Present) - 2 World Championships (2017 gold and 2019 gold), 1 Olympic Gold Medal (2018 in PyeongChang) Coaching Experience: This is my first year coaching, and I will be continuing this winter as assistant coach for Bloomington Jefferson Girls Varsity.

What was it like playing in the Elite League? It was always such a huge honor to play in the Elite League. If I am remembering correctly, I started as a sophomore, which at the time was rare to be playing with the best high school players that are older than you for those first few years was exciting. I also enjoyed it because I got to play with different players that weren’t on my high school team.

How did playing in the Elite League help with your development? I think that the Elite League helped me get out of my comfort zone. At the time I don’t know if I recognized that, but looking back, having to play against players that were older than me or the same age but were the top of their respective age groups challenged me to consistently be better.

Who was your Elite League coach and is there anything specific you learned from them and carry into your coaching today? I had a full list of coaches in Elite League – Winny Brodt Brown, Maureen Hardwick, Chelsea Brodt, Allie Sanchez, Melissa Volk. I am sure I am missing some, but the two biggest things I remember from all of them is that it felt like they took the time to get to know us players. Secondly, they loved to win and they didn’t make it the most important part of the experience, but they showed us that it’s okay to care and want to win regardless of who you are playing.

Describe the talent level of the players involved in the Elite League. When I was in the Elite League, there were only three U-19 teams, so the list of players in it was very small but really good and competitive. In the time that I played, there were four future Olympians, a group of future D-I All Americans that is still growing, countless D-I All Conference players, and that’s only counting the Minnesota teams, and not even touching Shattuck or the other out- -of-state teams we played. So I would say that the players were great high school hockey players that have had continued success in hockey beyond high school.

How would you compare the talent now with the talent when you played?

Do you see an increased level of development in the girls’ game as a whole? If so, in what areas? What do you attribute it to? What’s cool to see is that there are so many girls that want to be a part of Elite League, and it has grown into more than just the three teams. This allows for more competition nationally which is great exposure and competition for these girls. As a whole, the average level of the overall game has increased.

What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League?

I enjoy getting to know the girls on my team and getting my feet wet with coaching. It’s a lot different than playing, but I have been enjoying the different perspective.

This is really my first experience coaching throughout a season, even if it is abbreviated, but it’s cool to see players implementing tips that you give them and just seeing how they develop over the course of the fall.

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MEGAN ARMSTRONG High School: Edina Graduation year: 2012 Awards/Accomplishments: Captain of Edina 2011-2012, All State tournament team 2011, All conference 2011/2012 Years played in Elite League: 2010, 2011 College team: St. Lawrence University Professional Experience: Physician Assistant at Twin Cities Orthopedics Coaching Experience: OS hockey, Elite League, Edina Girls Varsity High School (2019-2020 season) What was it like playing in the Elite League? It was challenging and rewarding all at the same time. You played on a team with some of your biggest rivals, but also the girls that you grew up playing summer hockey with, which was pretty crazy. It was a rewarding experience because you knew that you were being watched/scouted by many different college coaches.

How did playing in the Elite League help with your development? It helped me push my game to the next level. It was something that helped me get ready for the high school season to start as well as helped me adapt to the faster pace game. It also was pretty cool playing along side the best players in the state. Looking back now, I learned a lot from my teammates!

Who was your Elite League coach and is there anything specific you learned from them and carry into your coaching today? My Elite League coach was Autumn Conway which is pretty crazy, because now we are coaching side by side. She taught me so much as a player and continues to teach me as a young coach. She has the ability to be serious when she needs to be, but also keep it light and fun when the girls are producing. I also had Winny Brodt-Brown, Allie Sanchez, and many more which was pretty amazing because they were my role models growing up.

Describe the talent level of the players involved in the Elite League. It is the top talent across the state. It is pretty incredible to watch. The top teams could give some college teams a run for their money.

How would you compare the talent now with the talent when you played? Do you see an increased level of development in the girls’ game as a whole? If so, in what areas? What do you attribute it to? It is pretty hard to compare in my opinion because I was playing back then. I would like to say I was as good as the current players are, but I know that isn’t true. I think the growth/numbers have obviously increased significantly, which helps makes teams deeper in talent, and not just relying on the top 1-2 lines.

What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League? The girls. They are all hardworking, but it is fun to watch them just go out there and play. They want to learn more about the game, and they are funny at the same time!

MEGHAN LORENCE High School: Irondale High School Graduation year: 2011 Awards/Accomplishments: Top 5 Ms Hockey in 2011, All-State, All-Tournament Team Years played in Elite League: 3 College team: University of Minnesota Professional Experience: Minnesota Whitecaps Coaching Experience: 9 years with OS Hockey What was it like playing in the Elite League? Having the opportunity to play in the Elite League was a great experience and something I was always grateful for. It was the best competition every weekend in the fall with and against the top high school players in the state.

How did playing in the Elite League help with your development? Being able to play with and against the best high school hockey players in the state every weekend for the fall season challenged me to be better and to compete at my highest level.

Who was your Elite League coach and is there anything specific you learned from them and carry into your coaching today? Winny Brodt-Brown was my Elite League coach for all three years. She made a tremendous impact on my hockey career as she still continues to do for other young female hockey players. The biggest thing that Winny taught me that I have carried into my coaching style today is being competitive but having fun at the same time.

Describe the talent level of the players involved in the Elite League. The level of talent involved in the Elite League is definitely the best in the state for the high school level. All of the games are competitive which makes for some great games.

How would you compare the talent now with the talent when you played? Do you see an increased level of development in the girls’ game as a whole? If so, in what areas? What do you attribute it to? The talent of now from when I played, I feel like the depth of the athletes have gotten deeper. There isn’t two or three standouts on each team anymore. Everyone on each of our teams makes impacts in difference ways and it’s fun to see each of them continue to develop.

What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League? What I enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League is the competitiveness and getting to know the athletes.

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NICOLE SCHAMMEL High School: Red Wing High School Graduation year: 2014 Awards/Accomplishments: 5 time Minnesota State High School League Tournament participant, 2014 Ms. Hockey Top 5 Finalist, 2016 NCAA National Champion with Minnesota, 2019 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top-10 Finalist, 2019 AllWCHA Second Team and Scoring Champion, 2019 All-USCHO Third Team Years played in Elite League: 3 College team: University of Minnesota Professional Experience: Minnesota Whitecaps (current) Coaching Experience: OS Hockey instructor, Elite League coach What was it like playing in the Elite League? Playing in the Elite League was really fun. Something special about it is that you are given the opportunity to play with teammates that may be your rivals during the high school hockey season.

How did playing in the Elite League help with your development? Playing in the Elite League helped my development a lot. Especially when I was a younger player in the league, I was shown how to compete and learn the pace of that level of hockey. Being able to compete at such a high level pushed me to be a better hockey player.

Who was your Elite League coach and is there anything specific you learned from them and carry into your coaching today? Meghan Pezon, Autumn Conway, Erin Keys Describe the talent level of the players involved in the Elite League. The talent of girls in the Elite League is off the charts. It is special that most of the top girls can compete with and against each other before they go back to their high school teams for the winter season.

How would you compare the talent now with the talent when you played? Do you see an increased level of development in the girls’ game as a whole? If so, in what areas? What do you attribute it to? Since I have played, I think the overall level of girls hockey has grown. There is not as big of a deviance in the skill between all of the players. All of the girls are so good now. I would attribute this to the number of girls playing hockey now and the opportunities that they all have to train together year round.

What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League? This season I have been able to coach with one of my good friends Taylor Williamson. It has been really cool for us to be able to make connections with the next wave of talented girls in Minnesota and watch them succeed.

KELSEY CLINE High School: Bloomington Jefferson Graduation year: 2013 Awards/Accomplishments: 2017 All State, 2-time national champion (2015,2016) Years played in Elite League: 3 College team: University of Minnesota Professional Experience: Minnesota Whitecaps Coaching Experience: Assistant varsity coach at Bloomington Jefferson What was it like playing in the Elite League? Elite League was a great experience. It was awesome because you were able to play with the same girls throughout the Elite League. You were able to bond and work together as a team. We were able to play with and against the best in and out of the state. Playing with and against such high competition both got us exposure to college coaches but also got us ready in the fall for our high school seasons.

How did playing in the Elite League help with your development? Playing in the Elite League helped with my development because I was able to meet other top girls in the state. We were able to learn from each other in a fun but competitive environment. Being able to get to know other girls and different things coaches have taught them was great for all of the girl’s development.

Who was your Elite League coach and is there anything specific you learned from them and carry into your coaching today? I think the biggest thing I took away from the Elite League when I was a player was to always have the balance of being competitive and developing while always making sure that you are having fun. When I played in Elite League, our team always wanted to win but we always were having fun at the same time. That is something that I carry into my coaching today – I always expect my players to give their best effort and focus on improving everyday but always to have fun while doing it. Any athlete improves at the highest level when they are having fun with what they are doing.

Describe the talent level of the players involved in the Elite League. Elite League has a very high level of talent involved in the league across all teams. Every game that is played is a very high level and competitive game. It is great to see teams both within Minnesota improving, but also seeing the teams outside of Minnesota growing and raising their talent level every year. The competition across all of the teams is great and challenges the players every time they step out on the ice. Every year the league pushes the talent level higher and higher.

How would you compare the talent now with the talent when you played? Do you see an increased level of development in the girls’ game as a whole? If so, in what areas? What do you attribute it to?

I would say the game is similar in many ways compared to when I played. The biggest difference I see is that the number of girls that are playing at high level to potentially make an Elite League team is more than when I played. The talent pool is continuing to increase which is great to see the number of extremely talented girls is continuing to grow. I think as the game of hockey and girl’s hockey has grown, there has been more opportunities and access for players all over the state and country to train, skate and develop. I would say the development has attributed a lot to players continuing to give back to the game through coaching or mentoring along with the increased access to training opportunities.

What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Elite League? What I enjoy most about coaching Elite League is having the opportunity to personally get to know the girls that are on my team. As coaches we know that the girls on our team are highly talented and are great hockey players, but it is fun for us as coaches to get to know them as people and get to know their personalities. At the end of the day, hockey and sports are fun, so to be able to enjoy the time in Elite League and get to know the team and the girls is what is really enjoyable for us as coaches.

Youth hockey players throughout Minnesota to raise funds for kids with disabilities and complex medical conditions Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids will raise money and awareness for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in Saint Paul and inspire young athletes to community service ST PAUL, Minn. – Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids, an award-winning community initiative that encourages youth hockey players throughout Minnesota to raise funds for kids with disabilities and complex medical conditions, returns for the third consecutive season. The innovative program is a collaboration between Hiway Federal Credit Union® (Hiway), the Minnesota Wild, Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Minnesota Hockey and Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in Saint Paul. Since the program’s inception, dozens of teams and hundreds of youth hockey players have raised over $40,000 for Gillette Children’s.

Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids inspires youth hockey teams to community service by encouraging them to develop creative fundraisers on behalf of Gillette Children’s and help kids who may not be able to play hockey due to complex medical conditions or injuries. Teams that raise $500 or more will be qualified to

win a one-of-a-kind team party in a suite at the Minnesota Wild - St. Louis Blues game on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. The winning team, selected at random, will also receive an exclusive pregame tour of the Xcel Energy Center, meet members of the Minnesota Wild and receive merchandise from the Wild and Hiway.

All teams that participate in the program will be invited to complimentary skate sessions at Xcel Energy Center. Each member of any team that raises at least $500 will also receive a limited-edition Minnesota Wild-Hockey Kids4Kids branded cap.

Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids has been honored with the statewide Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recognizes credit unions for the activities they coordinate that benefit their community or a specific

charity. It is currently being considered

by Children’s Miracle Network for a potential national roll-out.

“Serving our community and helping others can start at an early age,” said Hiway President and CEO Dave Boden.

“Volunteering helps athletes understand the power and joy of community service.

Hiway is thrilled to have young teammates across the state helping us support the great work being done for kids at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare.”

Dubnyk, who has been the ambassador of the program since the beginning, has personal experience with Gillette Children’s. His son had minor surgery at the hospital shortly after birth.

“We are proud to support the Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids program again this season,” said Matt Majka, President of the Minnesota Wild. “This initiative provides youth hockey players with a unique opportunity to help build a greater state of hockey, something our organization is

committed to doing each and every day.”

“The support of Hiway Federal Credit Union, the Minnesota Wild, Devan Dubnyk and young hockey players throughout the state is humbling,” said Dennis Jolley, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Gillette.

“We’re honored to have such great players on our team helping kids with health challenges right here in Minnesota.”

Hiway Hockey Kids4Kids will run from Oct. 1, 2019 through Feb. 10, 2020.

Any youth hockey team that is governed by the Minnesota State High School League and/or Minnesota Hockey, the official governing board of youth hockey in the state, is eligible to participate. Details and registration information can be found at hockeykids4kids.org.

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The Unusual Suspects Size doesn’t matter on the ice when you have speed, skill and savvy, as these five players prove Photos by Nick Wosika

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There’s a photo floating around social media of Houston Astros 5’6” second baseman Jose Altuve standing next to 6’7” Yankee giant Aaron Judge. The caption in-

dicates that Altuve had four home runs in the playoffs. Judge had one.

The message was clear. Size doesn’t always matter. Unless it is a measurement of a person’s heart and determination to succeed.

This year’s Elite League has seen a similar trend. Five of the top 10 scorers in the league, which features many of the best high school players Minnesota has to offer, are under 5’8” tall. It goes a long way in showing that the game of hockey has always been and will always

be a sport where the big “S” word (size) is secondary to other “S” words such as speed, skill, stickhandling, shooting, strength, and having that “sixth sense.”

Drew Holt, Jackson Blake, Matthew Gleason, Nick Pierre and Ben Steeves are all under 5’8” tall yet are tearing it up against the best of the best in the Elite League.

We got to know each of these players a little bit with a question and answer session. We find out what makes them tick, what they

BEN STEEVES

Age: 17 Height: 5’8” Weight: 150 Coach: Lee Smith Year in school: Senior School: Eden Prairie Years on varsity: none, moved to Eden Prairie this year Stats: U16 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies GP: 59 G: 28 A: 23 Pts: 51 Awa r d s / A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s : Played at the 2019 Nationals in Grand

Rapids, Michigan with the Grizzlies.

Also played in two USHL games with the Lincoln Stars in November 2018.

At what age did you get started in hockey and what are some of your first memories about playing? I started playing hockey since I can remember (age 5). My first memories were roller blading up and down my cul-desac in Lakeville, Minn. I also remember learning how to tie my skates while skating on Occom Pond in Hanover, New Hampshire.

What it was and what it is now that you loved and still love about the game? I love hockey because it is not only exhilarating, but it is the one thing I can do where everything is instinctual. Hockey is a great sport because it brings kids together. There is nothing like experiencing the sport and camaraderie with your teammates.

What would you say are your greatest strengths as a player?

I’d say my greatest strengths are shooting and stickhandling and also playing a 200 foot game.

How does your size work in your

favor? What are some things you are able to do on the ice that perhaps you wouldn’t be able to do if you were 6’2”? My size works in my favor as it enables me to stick to my game. I wouldn’t be able to skate fast or be as shifty if I were a bigger player.

When faced against a taller, bigger opponent, what are some skills you utilize to give you an advantage?

I think speed is the most important factor when faced against bigger guys.

Winning puck races and moving my feet when up against bigger guys is when I’m on my best game.

What players in college or pro do you look up to and emulate your game after? I would emulate my game after Johnny Gaudreau or Auston Matthews. I look up to Gaudreau because he is smooth and always knows where to be on the ice to make plays or score goals. I also look up to Matthews because he always seems to have the puck on his stick and fires the puck a lot while maintaining patience.

What are your goals in hockey, both this year and long term? My

NICK PIERRE

Age:15 Height: 5’8 Weight: 170 Coach: Bill Lechner Year in School: 10th grade Team/School: Hill-Murray Pioneers Years on varsity: 2 Years Stats from last year: 17 GP - 4G/11A Awards/Accomplishments: 2018 MN State High School Hockey Tournament Participant, U15 USA Hockey

National Player Development Camp At what age did you get started in hockey and what are some of your first memories about playing? I started playing hockey when I was four years old. My favorite memory is playing in the MN State High School Hockey Tournament my 8th grade year.

Some of my best memories include playing in the Peewee AA State Tournament in Grand Rapids, knee hockey with my buddies in the hotel hallways at our out of town tournaments, pickup games at the outdoor rinks, and playing in St. Cloud at the MN Selects Tournament.

What was it and what is it now that you loved and still love about the game? When I’m playing hockey, I don’t have to think about anything else but playing hockey. It’s just fun and I love the competitive side of the game.

What would you say are your greatest strengths as a player? I

am a competitor with explosive speed and a heavy, accurate shot. I am a skilled two-way skater that can score and make plays anywhere on the ice which demonstrates my hockey IQ and awareness.

How does your size work in your favor? What are some things you are able to do on the ice that perhaps you wouldn’t be able to do if you were 6’2”? I’m quick in tight areas and I have an easier time getting in and out of the dirty areas.

When faced against a taller, bigger opponent, what are some skills you utilize to give you an advantage?

I am a fast skater, so my speed helps against the taller, bigger opponents.

I’m also able to get low and into the dirty areas.

What players in college or pro do you look up to and emulate your game after? Mitch Marner What are your goals in hockey, both this year and long term?

love about the game of hockey, how they use their size to their advantage, and we get some sage advice for any young hockey player who thinks size on the ice is of great importance.

These unusual suspects, just like Jose Altuve, and so many other great undersized athletes around the globe show…it’s not the size of the dog in the fight. It’s the size of the fight in the dog.

short term goal is to win a Minnesota state title with Eden Prairie. In the long term, I want to play college hockey and eventually play pro hockey after college.

What would you say to a young hockey player who maybe isn’t blessed with great size, but wants to be a hockey player? I would tell the young, smaller sized hockey player that no matter what, you will face adversity, but it is important to stick to your game and play the way you play. It’s also important to work hard off the ice to be better than everyone else because the people who are most successful always put in more work than those who are not successful. Don’t wish for something else. Embrace what you have, and work with it.

What do you think is a key off-ice component to you being one of the top high school players in the state?

Which of these suits you and how has that helped you excel? I would say dedication and work ethic has gotten me to where I am today. I’ve always had a passion for the game and I constantly work off the ice to become a better hockey player. Having a good work ethic off the ice is very important because it not only helps you on the ice, but translates to every aspect of life like school or work.

My goals are to continuously improve my game every time I step out on that ice and when I’m in the weight room. Whether it’s practice, a game or off-ice training, my goal is to be consistent and to get better and learn something every single day. This season, I want to not only make it to the Tourney, my goal is for the Pioneers to win it. My long term goal is to play hockey at both the collegiate and professional level.

What would you say to a young hockey player who maybe isn’t blessed with great size, but wants to be a hockey player? Never give up, always work hard and keep your head up. Size doesn’t matter when you compete and never stop working.

What do you think is a key off-ice component to you being one of the top high school players in the state?

Which of these suits you and how has that helped you excel? My compete level, determination, work ethic and willingness to make sacrifices are the key components that have allowed me to be the player that I am today.

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Age: 18 years old Height: 5’8 Weight: 170 pounds Coach: Matt Funk Year in School: 12th grade/senior Team/School: Cretin-Derham Hall Years on Varsity: 4 years Stats from last year: 34 goals, 18 assists, 52 total points Awards and Accomplishments: 2017, 2018, and 2019 Suburban East All conference team. 2018 All Metro 3rd Team. 2019 All Metro 2nd Team.

2019 All Metro East Player of the Year.

2019 Suburban East All Conference Forward of the Year.

At what age did you get started in hockey and what are some of your first memories about playing? I started skating when I was two and played on my backyard rink, but didn’t play organized hockey until I turned six.

Some of my favorite hockey memories include going out of town for tournaments with my teammates and staying at hotels, skating on outdoor rinks all winter long, and winning back-to-back Peewee A state champions with the

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What was it and what is it now that you loved and still love about the game? Initially, I got into hockey because my brothers played it and I looked up to them. My whole life has been hockey from knee hockey and NHL video games all to pond hockey with boys. I can’t remember a time in my life where I haven’t had hockey. I think I was horned into the love of the game. But as I’ve grown up, my love has grown with me because through hockey I’ve met some of my best friends and have had my best memories. I love the people I’ve met and the coaches I’ve interacted with that have made me into who I am. I’ve fallen in love with the process and the grind. I love every aspect of the game which is why I continue to play.

What would you say are your greatest strengths as a player? My greatest strengths as a hockey player are my speed, hockey IQ, hands, and strength. I use my size to my advantage which allows me to get low to the ice and be strong on the puck. And I use my hands, hockey IQ, and agility to be a constant threat in the offensive zone which has allowed me to put up points in every league I’ve played in.

I have a very high compete level and am not afraid to go in the corners, but what makes me standout is my goal scoring ability and skill in the offensive zone.

How does your size work in your favor? What are some things you are able to do on the ice that perhaps you wouldn’t be able to do if you were

6’2”? With being smaller, I had to find ways to use my size to my advantage. I have a very strong lower body which allows me to get very low to the ice which helps me avoid hits and be very strong on the puck. Realistically, I get so low to the ice that they can’t hit me. With being smaller, defensive men have a tendency to try and hit you more which exposes them defensively and allows me to easily work my way around them.

When faced against a taller, bigger opponent, what are some skills you utilize to give you an advantage?

The key to going against a bigger player is quickness and knee bend. Like I said earlier, bigger players try to hit smaller players every chance they get so I try to make a move, get the player to expose themselves and then work around them. Another key to getting around a bigger player is always keeping your feet moving. Making head fakes and stick fakes while keeping my feet moving allows me to move around bigger players and avoid getting hit.

With 50/50 battles I don’t really care about size. I just go into the corner, get low, and try to out muscle and finesse the other player no matter the size.

What players in college or pro do you look up to and emulate your game after? The one player I look to emulate my game after is Johnny Gaudreau. He is a smaller forward that is unbelievably skilled and elusive. He uses quickness and skill to get past defenders and constantly put up points against the best players in the world.

What are your goals in hockey, both this year and long term? This

DREW HOLT

Age: 17 Height: 5’7 Weight: 175 Coach: Lee Smith Year in School: 2021 Team/School: Eden Prairie Years on varsity: 1

Stats from last year: 14 goals, 19 assists At what age did you get started in hockey and what are some of your first memories about playing? I started hockey at four years old and my first memories were going to a little rink in Eden Prairie called Velocity and skating and playing 3-on-3 with my friends and Coach Orth.

What was it and what is it now that you loved and still love about the game? What I always loved and still love is going to the rink with my teammates and creating friendships that will last a lifetime. I also love the competing every shift.

What would you say are your greatest strengths as a player? My greatest strengths are my skating, my

shot and my compete level.

How does your size work in your favor? What are some things you are able to do on the ice that perhaps you wouldn’t be able to do if you were 6’2”? It’s easier for me to sneak around and find open ice and it’s also easier for me to get out of tight areas.

When faced against a taller, bigger opponent, what are some skills you utilize to give you an advantage?

I try to use leverage and get lower than my opponent, and I also try to use quickness to get around them.

What players in college or pro do you look up to and emulate your game after? The one guy I model my game after is Alex DeBrincat.

What are your goals in hockey, both this year and long term? My goal

JACKSON BLAKE

Age: 16 Height: 5’7 Coach: Lee Smith Year in School: 10 Team/School: Eden Prairie Years on varsity: Zero

Stats from last year: Around 100 points Awards/Accomplishments: 2 State Championships At what age did you get started in hockey and what are some of your first memories about playing? I started playing around 4 years old and a great memory of mine is playing in the Brick Tournament.

What was it and what is it now that you loved and still love about the game? I love scoring goals and being around the boys.

What would you say are your greatest strengths as a player?

Just making plays and trying to finish.

How does your size work in your favor? What are some things you are

able to do on the ice that perhaps you wouldn’t be able to do if you were 6’2”? I can sneak by people and I’m shifty so it makes it harder on th defenders. I couldn’t do that if I was 6’2”.

When faced against a taller, bigger opponent, what are some skills you utilize to give you an advantage?

Quick plays is the most important, so they can’t hit me. Also just going under them when they try and hit me.

What players in college or pro do you look up to and emulate your game after? Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.

What are your goals in hockey, both this year and long term? Obviously, this year it is to win a state tournament and then I want to go to the NHL. That’s every kid’s dream.

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year in hockey, my goal is to help bring Cretin-Derham hall to the state tournament and win it all. I hope I have a very successful year, but when it comes down to it the only thing that matters is making it to the tourney and winning the whole thing. For future goals, I hope to play Division 1 hockey at Colorado College and try to one day play professionally.

What would you say to a young hockey player who maybe isn’t blessed with great size, but wants to be a hockey player? I’ve known many players who’ve made it no matter the size.

I, personally, was a no name small kid from St. Paul that through hard work and the love of the game am starting to make my dreams come true. It’s not the biggest players who make it the furthest, it’s the ones who work the hardest and love the game that make it the furthest. So if you want to reach your dreams, work your butt off and love the game.

What do you think is a key office component to you being one of the top high school players in the state? Which of these suits you and how has that helped you excel?

There are a lot of things that go into being a great hockey player but I think the three most important things are attitude, work ethic, and disciple. You must always have a good attitude and be open to taking criticism and bettering yourself. You must work your butt off every time you are on the ice and in the weight room. And most importantly you just always do the right thing no matter who is watching. This includes eating the rights things, going to bed at the right time, and having good off ice decisions.

this year is to win a state championship, and my goals for the long term re to play Division 1 college hockey and then play professional hockey after that.

What would you say to a young hockey player who maybe isn’t blessed with great size, but wants to be a hockey player? I would tell them to not let what people say about your height affect you or your game but to let your game prove them wrong. Also I would tell them to never use it as an excuse, but to use it as motivation to work harder and harder everyday.

What do you think is a key off-ice component to you being one of the top high school players in the state?

Which of these suits you and how has that helped you excel? I would say my key off-ice component is my work ethic and this helped me excel by creating my mindset that somebody may be bigger but will never outwork me.

What would you say to a young hockey player who maybe isn’t blessed with great size, but wants to be a hockey player? Just work hard and keep grinding.

What do you think is a key off-ice component to you being one of the top high school players in the state?

Which of these suits you and how has that helped you excel? Just always working and always thinking about doing good things.

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ELITE LEAGUE STANDINGS

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GP W L T PTS GF GA PIM 13 11 1 1 23 73 37 124 17 10 6 1 21 70 55 109 19 9 7 3 21 81 84 151 18 10 8 0 20 92 85 118 19 8 9 2 18 93 83 142 19 8 10 1 17 56 68 150 19 7 10 2 16 48 72 168 19 6 11 2 14 69 82 228 18 5 11 2 12 61 77 110

UPPER MIDWEST HS ELITE LEAGUE LEADERS (THROUGH OCT. 21) POINTS No. Player #15 Matthew Gleason #25 Jackson Hallum #11 Luke Kron #7 Nick Pierre #9 Jackson Blake #16 Jackson Kunz #13 Artem Shlaine #17 Kyle Kukkonen #13 Ben Steeves #10 Drew Holt

OFFENSIVE LEADERS (High School) (EL Team) (Cretin-Derham Hall) Map South (St. Thomas Academy) Map South (Andover) MPLS St. Paul Magazine (Hill-Murray) Map South (Eden Prairie) Twin Cities Orthopedics (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Maple Grove) Twin Cities Orthopedic (Eden Prairie) TDS Transportation (Eden Prairie) Twin Cities Oprthopedic

GAA 30 26 26 26 25 24 23 23 22 22

Jackson Blake Matthew Gleason Jackson Kunz Ben Steeves Jackson Hallum Kyle Kukkonen Teddy Lagerback Cole Hansen Noah Tussey Carter Batchelder

(Eden Prairie) Twin Cities Orthopedic (Cretin-Derham Hall) Map South (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Eden Prairie) TDS Transportation (St. Thomas Academy) Map South (Maple Grove) Twin Cities Orthopedic (Minnetonka) Corner Home Medical (Blaine) MPLS St. Paul Magazine (Stillwater) MPLS St. Paul Magazine (Eden Prairie) Map South

ASSISTS #13 Artem Shlaine #11 Luke Kron #7 Nick Pierre #10 Drew Holt #25 Jackson Hallum #15 Matthew Gleason #11 Blake Perbix #5 Mason Campbell #23 Scott Morrow #14 Axel Begley

(Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Andover) MPLS St. Paul Magazine (Hill-Murray) Map South (Eden Prairie) Twin Cities Orthopedics (St. Thomas Academy) Map South (Cretin-Derham Hall) Map South (St. Cloud Cathedral) Sanford (Rosemount) MPLS St. (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Hill-Murray) SIT Mutual

GOALS #9 #15 #16 #13 #25 #17 #23 #18 #23 #21

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE No. Player #30 Hudson Hodges #30 Carsen Stokes #30 Carson Limesand #30 Remington Keopple #1 Carter Clafton #30 Austin Cooley #1 Dominik Caspers #1 Derek Manzella #1 Will Tollefson #1 Marino Ramirez

GOALTENDING (High School) (EL Team) (Moorhead) Sanford Power Health (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Benilde-St. Margaret) SIT Mutual (Hill-Murray) Team Wisconsin (Grand Rapids) Corner Home Medical (East Grand Forks) Corner Home Medical (Marshall) SIT Mutual (Eagan) MPLS St. Paul Magazine (Rosemount) TDS Transportation (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s

GAA 1.88 2.00 2.40 3.22 3.39 3.54 3.67 3.77 3.78 3.85

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SAVE PERCENTAGE #30 Hudson Hodges (Moorhead) Sanford Power Health #30 Carson Limesand (Benilde-St. Margaret) SIT Mutual #30 Carsen Stokes (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s #30 Remington Keopple (Hill-Murray) Team Wisconsin #1 Dominik Caspers (Marshall) SIT Mutual #1 Derek Manzella (Eagan) MPLS St. Paul Magazine #30 William Pinney (St. Louis Park) Twin Cities Orthopedics #30 Austin Cooley (East Grand Forks) Corner Home Medical #1 Zach Hayes (Hopkins) Twin Cities Orthopedics #1 Carter Clafton (Grand Rapids) Corner Home Medical

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Hudson Hodges (Moorhead) Sanford Power Health Carsen Stokes (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s Derek Manzella (Eagan) MPLS St. Paul Magazine Remington Keopple (Hill-Murray) Team Wisconsin Austin Cooley (East Grand Forks) Corner Home Medical Dominik Caspers (Marshall) SIT Mutual Jake Turek (North Branch) Map South Marino Ramirez (Shattuck) Shattuck-St. Mary’s William Pinney (St. Louis Park) Twin Cities Orthopedics Josh Weyandt TDS Transportation

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Blaine native Will Hillman commits to Minnesota State

40-plus NAHL alumni on NHL opening day rosters

Former Blaine High School captain Will Hillman has 10 goals in 10 games for the Bismarck Bobcats so far this season.

As the National Hockey League (NHL) opens its 2019-20 season, the NAHL alumni presence on opening night rosters continues to remain steady and significant.

The NAHL is pleased to announce that a total of 40+ NAHL alumni are listed on opening night rosters of NHL clubs. Twenty-one of the 31 NHL clubs begin the season with at least one NAHL alumni on the roster.

The list also includes former NAHL Coach of the Year Jon Cooper, who enters his sixth full season as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Cooper began his NAHL coaching career with the Texarkana Bandits in the 2003-04 season. He coached in the NAHL a total of five seasons. In 2004-05 and again in 2007-08, he was honored as the NAHL Coach of the Year.

Earlier this summer, a total of 90+ NAHL alumni attended NHL Development Camps and the league also saw six players with NAHL experience selected in the 2019 NHL Draft held in Vancouver, BC. For the third straight season, the NAHL has gone over 300 NCAA commitments in a single-season. In 2019, the NAHL once again set a new single-season record as 351 players were committed to an NCAA school during the 2018-19 season. 232 of those commitments (66%) were to NCAA Division I schools.

In the past five years, not only have 1,400+ NAHL players made NCAA commitments, but 30 players with NAHL ties have been taken in the NHL Draft.

Anaheim Ducks: Patrick Eaves, Cam Fowler, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Miller Arizona Coyotes: Phil Kessel Buffalo Sabres: Matt Hunwick Calgary Flames: Austin Czarnik Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Brandon Saad Colorado Avalanche: Ian Cole, Erik Johnson, Matt Nieto, Colin Wilson Columbus Blue Jackets: Nick Foligno Dallas Stars: Ben Bishop, Roope Hintz, Stephen Johns Detroit Red Wings: Jimmy Howard Los Angeles Kings: Derek Forbort, Blake Lizotte Minnesota Wild: Alex Stalock, Ryan Suter, Jason Zucker Montreal Canadiens: Christian Folin, Keith Kinkaid New Jersey Devils: Andy Greene, Kyle Palmieri, Cory Schneider Ottawa Senators: Craig Anderson, Ron Hainsey Philadelphia Flyers: James van Riemsdyk Pittsburgh Penguins: Jack Johnson, Bryan Rust St. Louis Blues: Justin Faulk Tampa Bay Lightning: Pat Maroon, Kevin Shattenkirk Vegas Golden Knights: Jon Merrill Washington Capitals: Nic Dowd, Phoenix Copley Winnipeg Jets: Connor Hellebuyck, Tucker Poolman

The Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are pleased to announce that forward Will Hillman has committed to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for Minnesota State of the WCHA. “It’s hard to put into words something this big to me,” Hillman said. “I’ve wanted to go there for so long, it’s a great fit and I’m ready to be part of the Maverick family.”

The 6’1”/190 lbs. native of Blaine, Minn., currently leads the NAHL in goals with 10 tallies in 10 games. His 12 points rank second on the Bobcats. Overall in 17 career NAHL games, Hillman has recorded 14 points.

“He’s got great hockey sense, he’s a big body, he protects pucks, he competes,” said Sedevie. “That’s the reason he will have really good success at the next level.”

Hillman is the second Bobcat to commit this season after Austin Schwartz committed to Air Force in September. Both players will be playing Division I hockey in their home states.

“That’s what we’re trying to do, get these kids opportunities at the next level.” said Bobcats head coach and general manager Layne Sedevie. “I think it’s well deserved. Look what he’s done with his start of the year.”

“The game and the coaching staff [in Bismarck] sped up my thinking process,” Hillman said. “To play more like a man.”

Prior to playing in the NAHL, Hillman spent three seasons playing for Blaine High School in Minnesota, where he served as team captain his senior year.

NAHL Showcase a success

The 17th annual NAHL Showcase came to a close on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Super Rink in Blaine, Minn.

The annual event, also known as The Greatest Show on Ice, once again exceeded all expectations as a new record turnout for fans and scouts was established, as everyone was treated to maybe the closest games and competition in recently memory The Lone Star Brahmas and Amarillo Bulls both went undefeated at the event, as the Brahmas went a perfect 4-0, outscoring their opponents 16-7, while the Bulls went 3-0, which included two regular season wins on Wednesday and Thursday, and then a 4-2 win over the NTDP 17-Team from the USHL on Saturday night.

Divisional Records at Showcase Central: 13-5-6 East: 12-13-3 Midwest: 11-9-4 South: 14-8-2 vs. NTDP: 1-1

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The 2019 North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) Showcase will take place at the Super Rink in Blaine, Minn. This season marks the tenth straight year the NA3HL will hold a league-wide Showcase, which features some of the best junior talent in the United States.

All NA3HL teams will play three regular-season games at the Showcase, which is annually one of the most well-attended and scouted events of the entire season for the league, attracting college and junior scouts alike.

In addition, the NAHL Central Scouting will be in full swing for the NA3HL Showcase in Blaine. NAHL Central Scouting is lead by Tony Zasowski, Director of Player of Personnel for the NAHL, NA3HL and NAPHL. His primary role is to coordinate the scouting at all events, and to promote player advancement and to supply information to NAHL, NCAA and other junior and collegiate coaches. As an additional element to the program this season, an NCAA education and compliance seminar will be presented to all players, coaches and parents during the NA3HL Showcase. This will be the same presentation used in NAHL seminars and the focus will be on differences between NCAA Division I, Division III and ACHA, the breakdown of NCAA I conference landscape, NCAA Initial Eligibility information including important new rules going into effect this season and how future players will be affected, the recruiting process and how to market yourself.

St. Cloud State dedicates new Huskies Hockey Performance Center ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State University officially unveiled its new Huskies Hockey Performance Center, funded by $600,000 in gifts, on Oct. 6 in the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on campus.

On Oct. 6, donors and the public were able to have the opportunity to visit the new workout facility during an open house prior to the start of the St. Cloud State men’s hockey exhibition game against Alberta.

The new space was made possible by gifts from over 100 donors, including 57 former student-athletes. A number of those student-athletes made their largest gifts to date in support of the Huskies Hockey Performance Center.

“Our alumni and supporters have helped make us a major player in the world of college hockey and we owe a world of gratitude to all of these supporters for jumping on board and making the Huskies Hockey Performance Center a reality,” SCSU Director of Athletics Heather Weems said.

The new state-of-the-art facility provides 5,000 square feet of space that features a variety of training equipment, a turf and agility area and a shooting and stick handling space for the men’s and women’s hockey teams at St. Cloud State.

The addition of the Huskies Hockey Performance Center, which will assist various student-athletes in working on strength, cardio, agility and shooting skills, enhances the rich tradition and hard-working culture of St. Cloud State hockey programs for many years to come.

“There is a definite wow factor and a pride factor with this new facility,” SCSU men’s hockey coach Brett Larsonsaid. “When you walk in here, you feel it.”

No. Player Pos Team GP G A PTS 24 Kolye Bankauskas F NET 14 23 20 43 25 Stephen Gerbis F NET 14 9 31 40 26 Carson Asper F NET 13 17 17 34 11 Justin Schwartzmiller F SHH 12 14 15 29 15 Kolten Wright F SHH 12 9 19 28 13 Hazen McKay F BOZ 11 15 11 26 14 Blake Billings F SHH 11 12 13 25 58 RJ Muckensturm F MID 10 13 11 24 14 Declan Young F GIL 11 13 11 24 22 David Helpap F ATL 17 11 13 24 14 Nolan Murphy F NEK 15 10 14 24 9 Sean Hofstetter F STL 16 14 9 23 11 Ethan Becker D GIL 11 5 18 23 13 Jacob Wiethaupt F STL 15 13 9 22 18 Matt Dahlseide F NIO 12 8 13 21 24 Cole Thomas Johnson F ATL 17 8 13 21 13 Michael Lempiainen F NWE 13 7 14 21 13 Matthew Macumber F ATL 17 5 16 21 22 Grant Griffin F LOU 11 13 7 20 13 Joey Fodstad F ROC 12 12 8 20

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The St. Cloud State Huskies Hockey Performance Center dedication ceremony took place Oct. 6.

Cutting the ribbon were (left to right) SCSU men’s hockey coach Brett Larson, SCSU President Dr. Robbyn Wacker, SCSU Director of Athletics Heather Weems, and SCSU women’s hockey coach Steve Macdonald.

The new Huskies Hockey Performance Center provides 5,000 square feet of training space for the men’s and women’s hockey teams.

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The Western Collegiate Hockey Association women’s league is proud to recognize four student-athletes as the WCHA Players of the Week after their outstanding performances in the fourth week of competition of the 2019-20 season. The honorees for games of Oct. 18-20 are Bemidji State senior Haley Mack (Forward) and redshirt junior Lauren Bench (Goaltender), Minnesota junior Emily Brown (Defenseman) and Minnesota State freshman goaltender Calla Frank (Rookie).

WCHA Forward of the Week Haley Mack, Sr., Bemidji State (East Grand Forks, Minn.)

Bemidji State’s Haley Mack tied for the WCHA lead with four goals to lead the Beavers to a series sweep over then-No. 8/8 Minnesota Duluth. The senior forward scored two goals in Friday’s 4-2 win and continued her on-ice domination by scoring both goals in Saturday’s 2-1 win. Mack finished the weekend with four points, 11 shots on goal, two power-play goals, one game-winning goal and was even on the ice Honorable Mention: Grace Zumwinkle, Jr., Minnesota: Contributed to all three goals in Minnesota’s 3-0 win, scoring the team’s second goal and assisting the other two and led Minnesota with four points as the Gophers earned six league points with a WCHA sweep over St. Cloud State at home last weekend. Brooke Bryant, So., Minnesota State: Collected her first two points of the season in the series against then-No. 9/9 Ohio State to help force two ties and gain the two extra conference points. Sophie Shirley, So., Wisconsin: Recorded her first collegiate hat trick on Saturday in the Badgers’ 12 win over LIU at Nassau Coliseum.

WCHA Defenseman of the Week Emily Brown, Jr., Minnesota (Blaine, Minn.)

Minnesota’s Emily Brown tallied three points as the Gophers earned six league points with a WCHA sweep over St. Cloud State at home last weekend. Brown picked up an assist on Minnesota’s third goal in game one before recording a pair of goals to lead the way in the team’s 4-2 win in game two. Brown’s two-goal effort marked her first career multi-goal game.

She gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead and then regained the lead for the Gophers midway through the third period after the Huskies tied the game earlier in the frame.

Brown was tied for the scoring lead among WCHA defensemen with her threepoint series; she was one of two WCHA defensemen to score two goals on the weekend as well. Brown led the league’s defensemen with a .500 shooting percentage, having four shots on target. Brown now has four goals on the season, matching her season total for goals in both her freshman and sophomore year in just eight games as a junior. Her three-point series also tied a career-best.

Honorable Mention: Tina Kampa, Jr., Bemidji State: Tied for the WCHA defensemen scoring lead with three points to help the Beavers earn a series sweep over then-No. 8/8 Minnesota Duluth. Tristan Truax, Jr., Minnesota State: Scored the lone goal for the MSU blueliners this past weekend in game two against Ohio State and tied for third in the WCHA in goals over the weekend. Jincy Dunne, RS Sr., Ohio State: Scored two goals in Saturday’s game against Minnesota State to force the contest into overtime. Natalie Buchbinder, Jr., Wisconsin: Recorded a pair of assists in UW’s 10-2 win over LIU on Friday night while earning a +4 plus/minus rating.

WCHA Goaltender of the Week Lauren Bench, RS Jr., Bemidji State (Eagan, Minn.)

Bemidji State’s Lauren Bench backstopped the Beavers to two wins over then-No. 8/8 Minnesota Duluth this past weekend in Bemidji, Minn. She posted a 1.50 goals against average and .940 save percentage to rank fourth in the WCHA and made the second-most saves in the conference with 47. Bench recorded 19 saves on 21 shots in the Beavers 4-2 victory in game one then stopped 28-of-29 shots to lead the Beavers to a 2-1 victory in game two.

Honorable Mention: Sydney Scobee, Sr., Minnesota: Made 34 saves on 36 shots faced in her second complete series of her career for the Maroon & Gold as the Gophers earned six league points with a WCHA sweep over St. Cloud State. Abigail Levy, So., Minnesota State: Started in the 1-1 tie in game one against then-No. 9/9 Ohio State, making 34 saves through regulation and the first overtime.

WCHA Rookie of the Week Calla Frank, Fr., Minnesota State (Hugo, Minn.)

Minnesota State’s Calla Frank started in the 3-3 tie with No. 9/9 Ohio State in game two of the series. Frank made a career high in saves for the third straight start, making 39 through regulation and the first overtime period. The freshman made seven saves in the opening period, 10 in the second period, 21 in the third period and one in the overtime period. She kept the Buckeyes scoreless through the second overtime period to force a shootout. In the shootout, Frank allowed the first goal, but made the final three saves until the Mavericks won in the fourth round. She made the fourth-most saves over the weekend among NCAA freshman goaltenders and tied for the second most in a single game.

Frank has made the third most saves (118), has the sixth best GAA (3.43) and has the seventh best save percentage (.894) among all NCAA freshman goaltenders.

Honorable Mention: Reece Hunt, Fr., Bemidji State: Posted two assists to help the Beavers earn a series sweep over No. 8 Minnesota Duluth and tied for second in the league among freshmen with two points.

About the Western Collegiate Hockey Association Women’s League: The Women’s League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is marking its 21st season in 2019-20. The nation’s premier women’s hockey conference, WCHA member institutions have won a record 17 national championships since the league’s inception in 1999 (including 16 of a possible 19 NCAA titles), while producing seven Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winners, 101 All-Americans and numerous Olympic and national team members. The seven-team, NCAA Division I conference consists of: Bemidji State University (Beavers), the University of Minnesota (Golden Gophers), the University of Minnesota Duluth (Bulldogs), Minnesota State University (Mavericks), Ohio State University (Buckeyes), St. Cloud State University (Huskies) and the University of Wisconsin (Badgers). For more information, visit wcha.com.

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RECORD PTS Minnesota 4-0-0 12 Ohio St 2-2-2 8 Bemidji St. 2-2-0 6 Wisconsin 2-2-0 6 UMD 2-2-0 6 MSU-Mankato 0-4-2 4 St. Cloud State 0-4-0 0

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GOALS Abbie Roque (Wisc) Sophie Shirley (Wisc) Daryl Watts (Wisc)

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Oct. 21, 2019 – The Men’s League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association is proud to recognize four student-athletes as its Players of the Week for games of Oct. 1719. Northern Michigan sophomore Vincent de Mey (Forward), Bowling Green junior Eric Dop (Goaltender), Minnesota State senior Edwin Hookenson (Defenseman) and freshman forward Nathan Smith (Rookie) earned this week’s honors.

WCHA Forward of the Week Vincent de Mey, So., Northern Michigan (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Northern Michigan sophomore Vincent de Mey extended his goal and point streaks to four games this weekend with a team-leading three goals in the Wildcats’ series at Boston University. Spurring an impressive three-goal third period comeback for NMU Friday night, de Mey registered a power play goal in the 4-4 tie.

Saturday night, the Los Angeles native put the Wildcats up, 2-1, with an even strength goal in the final minutes of the first period.

He found the back of the net on the power play later in the contest for the eventual game-winner and his third goal of the weekend to cap his first career multi-goal night. In the WCHA, de Mey ranks first in goals with five and second in total points with six. He also leads the league in goals per game (1.25), ranks among the WCHA leaders in power play points (three) and is tied for third nationally in goals (five).

This is de Mey’s second career Forward of the Week honor and his second in a row this season.

Honorable Mention: Max Johnson, Sr., Bowling Green: Potted the game-winning power play goal in Bowling Green’s win over Western Michigan on Friday.

Finished the weekend home-and-home series with two points on a goal and an assist with five shots on goal. Lucas Finner, Fr., Ferris State: Scored a team-high two goals in Ferris State’s split at Miami. Won 12 faceoffs and posted five shots on goal in the series. Marc Michaelis, Sr., Minnesota State: Recorded a goal and an assist in Minnesota State’s two-game series with North Dakota. Both the goal and assist came in Saturday’s 2-1 over UND. WCHA Defenseman of the Week Edwin Hookenson, Sr., Minnesota State (Lampman, Sask.)

Senior Edwin Hookenson helped lead No. 2/3 Minnesota State to a 4-4 overtime tie and a 2-1 win over No. 16/RV North Dakota in a pair of nonconference games played in Mankato over the weekend. The Lampman, Sask., native scored twice over the course of the two games with the Fighting Hawks, with four shots on goal and one blocked shot. He tallied his first goal of the season in Friday’s 4-4 tie with UND then chalked up his first career game-winning goal Saturday when his even-strength marker at 5:21 of the third period broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Mavericks a 2-1 victory. This is Hookenson’s first career WCHA weekly honor.

Honorable Mention: Alec Rauhauser, Sr., Bowling Green: Assisted on Max Johnson’s game-winning goal on Friday and scored the game-tying goal Saturday in Bowling Green’s two-game sweep of

Western Michigan. Joe Rutkowski, Sr., Ferris State: Posted a team-high three points on three assists along with four blocked shots as Ferris State split a twogame road set at Miami.

WCHA Goaltender of the Week Eric Dop, Jr., Bowling Green (Lewis Center, Ohio) Junior Eric Dop backstopped Bowling Green to a two-game home-and-home sweep of No. 14//15 Western Michigan over the weekend. Dop allowed just one goal per game as the Falcons carved out two tough victories. The Lewis Center, Ohio, native stopped 21 shots in Friday’s 2-1 home win and turned away a season-high 37 shots in BGSU’s 2-1 overtime victory on Saturday in Kalamazoo. His Saturday save total equals the WCHA season-best this year and tied for fourth nationally for a single game on the weekend.

This is Dop’s second career Goaltender of the Week honor and his sixth career weekly award. He was honored as the Rookie of the Week four times in 2017-18.

Honorable Mention: Roni Salmenkangas, So., Ferris State: Stopped 33 shots in the Bulldogs’ 3-1 win at Miami on Saturday to finish with a .971 save percentage. Dryden McKay, So., Minnesota State: Backstopped the Mavericks to a win and a tie against North Dakota, turning away 57of-62 shots in the two games. Nolan Kent, So., Northern Michigan: Picked up his first career win in a 4-3 victory at Boston University, stopped a career-high 27 shots in the win.

WCHA Rookie of the Week Nathan Smith, Fr., F, Minnesota State (Hudson, Fla.) Freshman forward Nathan Smith helped lead the No. 2/3 Mavericks to a 4-4 overtime tie and a 2-1 win over No. 16/RV North Dakota in a weekend series in Mankato. His four points on a goal and three assists tied for the points lead among WCHA freshman on the weekend. Smith won 20-of-29 faceoff attempts (.690) against UND to lead all NCAA freshmen in faceoff winning percentage (min. 13 attempts). In his collegiate debut Friday, the Hudson, Fla., native had a hand in all four Minnesota State goals in Friday’s 4-4 overtime tie with the Fighting Hawks.

This is Smith’s first WCHA weekly honor.

Honorable Mention: T.J. Lloyd, Fr., D, Bowling Green: Recorded an assist and five shots on goal in the Falcons’ sweep of Western Michigan. Dallas Tulik, Fr, F, Ferris State: Had an assist and a teamhigh 13 faceoff wins in FSU’s road split at Miami. Hank Sorenson, Fr, D, Northern Michigan: Recorded his first two collegiate assists in the Wildcats’ Friday night tie at Boston University.

About the Western Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s League: The Western Collegiate Hockey Association, among the most historic, tradition-rich and successful conferences in all of collegiate athletics, is marking its 68th season of men’s competition in 2019-20. The 10-team NCAA Division I conference consists of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (Chargers), the University of Alaska Anchorage (Seawolves), the University of Alaska (Nanooks), Bemidji State University (Beavers), Bowling Green State University (Falcons), Ferris State University (Bulldogs), Lake Superior State University (Lakers), Michigan Technological University (Huskies), Minnesota State University (Mavericks) and Northern Michigan University (Wildcats). For more information, visit wcha.com.

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by ANDY NESS Consider this scenario; You enter the offensive zone and have two defenders in front of you and you are by yourself. You need to buy some time and space and you also need support from your other line-mates. What should you do? Trying to take on two defensemen yourself can be a difficult task and usually results in a turnover. What most players will do in this situation is use a skill called an “escape”. This means drive down the boards with speed and make a hard turn towards the wall to elude the defenders. This will give you the time to think and the space to be able to make a play.

How do we do this?

This is slightly different than a power turn. A power turn is used on both edges and is used to not lose any speed at all. The basic power turn is a bit wider than this turn. This specific escape turn I will be teaching will allow you to turn tighter. Depending on how tight of a space you have to work with or how tight you are to the boards will depend on what your feet do. Because you are coming with so much speed and need to make a hard 180 degree turn, you will need to take the front of the lead foot and turn it out so it causes a slide stop on your outside edge. The outside foot continues to turn on a solid edge. The more you turn the inside foot in, the tighter you will turn. This will allow you to decelerate and turn tighter. Decelerating allows you to not make a wide turn and go crashing into the boards.

This turn is very difficult to do. If a skater is not able to stop on one foot on an outside edge (T stop) then it will be impossible to do this in a game situation with a puck. Because of the speed going into this turn, it will take practice and a lot of repetition to acquire this skill.

Another nifty escape that is perfect for the D is a backward to forward escape. The D will skate backwards with the puck, open his/her feet, push off of that outside leg, and perform a turn going the opposite direction. As you come out of the turn you should have a wide base with a good knee bend attaching yourself to the ice like a magnet. Depending on the situation, you may be able to add some crossovers to generate some speed out of that escape as well. It is also important to remember to turn around the puck. This will make it a much easier turn without the puck flying off your stick. You will see defensemen use this in the neutral zone or corners of the D zone to elude oncoming forecheckers.

This is an area in which many of the NHL skaters I work with are extremely efficient in. They are able to turn on a dime while controlling the puck and keeping their head up. If you get a chance, next NHL or NCAA game, watch how many turns and escapes the players will make while maintaning puck control.

This skill will take much practice but can always be improved upon.

Andy Ness is the head skating and skill coach for the Minnesota Wild. He has also been an assistant skating instructor for the New Jersey Devils, the University of Minnesota men’s and women’s hockey teams and the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team.

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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 coordinatir, 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.

OCTOBER 2019 11-13 Georgetown, ON: Halton Hills Best of the Best Tournament, Boys U8-U18, AAA, AA; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@ weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 11-13 Halton Hills, ON: Best of the Best Hockey Tournament, U9-U16 AA & A; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey. com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 25-27 Barrie, ON: Barrie Colts AAA Tournament, Boys U10-U18, AAA; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 25-27 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam A/AA Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 25-27 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee A/AA Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org

NOVEMBER 2019 1-3 Albertville, MN: Riverhawks Rumble; Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Mat Harrison at tournaments@ stmayha.org or visit www.stmayha.org 1-3 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam B Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 1-3 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee B Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 1-3 Luverne, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail. com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com

1-3 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA PeeWee B Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www. warroadhockey.com 7-10 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Sniper Classic, Bantam B2 & C, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 8-10 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Bantam A/AA; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 8-10 Faribault, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 8-10 Fraser, MI: OneHockey Michigan: AA-HS Varsity, HS JV, 18U/16U/14U/12U10U. A – HS Varsity, HS JV, 18U/16U/14U/12U10U. B – 14U/12U/10U. A&B 8U. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

8-10 Luverne, MN: Big South Conference Showcase, Bantam A; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 8-10 Spring Lake Park, MN: Panther Classic, PeeWee A & B, Squirt A & B; Contact Michelle Rice at rice8247@yahoo.com or visit www.slpyha.org 14-17 Eden Prairie, MN: Season Premiere Kick Off, Girls 12U A & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www. ephockey.com 15-17 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam A; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2. com 15-17 Halton Hills, ON: Bradford Blue & Gold Classic, U9-U16, A, BB, B, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey. com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 15-17 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 12U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 15-17 Crookston, MN: PeeWee A; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 15-17 Duluth, MN: Gales of November, PeeWee AA; Contact Brandee Lian (218) 213-1959 or deyhchockey@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 15-17 Duluth, MN: Tommy Williams Invitational, Bantam AA; Contact Troy Olson (218) 590-8448 or troyolson9@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 15-17 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@ flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 15-17 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 12U B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 15-17 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www. ighha.org 15-17 Mason City, IA: River City Rumble, Bantam/Squirt; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 15-17 Moorhead, MN: PeeWee B; Visit www. moorheadyouthhockey.com 15-17 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides Tournament, PeeWee B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 15-17 Syracuse, NY: OneHockey Syracuse: Boys AA - 18U/16U/14U/12U10U. Boys Upper A – 18U/16U/14U/12U10U. Boys Lower A – 16U/14U/12U/10U. Boys A&B 8U half ice. Girls AA/A – 12U/10U. Girls A – 8U half ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

15-17 Thief River Falls, MN: Bantam A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@ mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org

21-24 Bloomington, MN: Winter Classic, Bantam AA/A, B1, B2 & C; Contact bahatourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 21-24 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 22-24 Albertville, MN: Knights Joust, Bantam B2; Contact Mat Harrison at tournaments@stmayha.org or visit www.stmayha.org 22-24 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B2; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 22-24 Duluth, MN: Portman Thanksgiving Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Jason Thackeray (507) 358-0509 or jasonthackeray80@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 22-24 Fergus Falls, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 22-24 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, PeeWee B2; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 22-24 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam C; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 22-24 Hopkins, MN: 44th annual Hopkins Thanksgiving Tournament, Girls 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Allyson Ashley (763) 222-6724 or ally. lynae@live.com or visit www.hopkinshockey.com 22-24 Little Falls, MN: Girls 12U; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha. pucksystems.com 22-24 Marshall, MN: Winter Cup, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 22-24 Moorhead, MN: Bantam B; Visit www. moorheadyouthhockey.com 22-24 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, Girls 12U B; Contact Matt Geiger at mattgeiger1@ yahoo.com or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 22-24 River Falls, WI: Ponytail Classic, Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls. pucksystems.com 22-24 Roseau, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 22-24 Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Stampede, PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.stillwaterhockey.net 22-24 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA PeeWee A Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www. warroadhockey.com 22-24 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, Bantam B1; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 23-24 Buffalo, MN: Squirt 3x3 Tournament, Squirt A, B1, B2 & C; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 708-7701 or tournaments@buffalohockey.net or visit buffalo.pucksystems2.com 27-1 Burnsville, MN: Burnsville Thanksgiving Tournament, Bantam A, PeeWee A, Squirt A; Contact tournaments@burnsvillehockey.com or visit www.blazehockey.com 29-30 Lakeville, MN: Turkey Cup, Mite Jamboree; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey. org 29-1 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org

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29-1 Bemidji, MN: George Pelawa Memorial Tournament, Bantam AA; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 29-1 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 29-1 Blaine, MN: Super Rink Spectacular, Bantam AA, B1 & C, PeeWee AA/A, B1 & C, Squirt A, B1 & C; Contact Ted Koeppl (763) 567-1045 or visit mvihockey.org 29-1 Brainerd, MN: Bantam B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 29-1 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt A; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@ breezypointresort.com or visit breezypointsports.com 29-1 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, PeeWee A, B & C; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers. com 29-1 Brooklyn Park, MN: 37th annual Thanksgiving Pirate Classic, Bantam B, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Contact Amanda Naylor (612) 619-2691 or tournamentdirector@nmyha.com or visit nmyha. com 29-1 Champlin, MN: Champlin Park Rebels Thanksgiving Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Rachel Ersbo at cpyhatournament@gmail.com or visit www.cpyha.com 29-1 Chaska/Victoria, MN: Brick City Classic, PeeWee C, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Contact Beth Johnson (763) 772-4795 or bfjohnson5@gmail.com or visit www.cchockey.org 29-1 Clearwater, FL: Tampa Bay Jr. Lightning - Thanksgiving on the Beach, Boys U8-U18, AAA, AA, A, B, AE, MD, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 29-1 Crookston, MN: Squirt B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 29-1 Detroit Lakes, MN: Bantam B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail. com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 29-1 Eden Prairie, MN: First Test of the Best, Bantam AA & PeeWee AA; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www. ephockey.com 29-1 Edina, MN: 15th Annual Tradition Cake Eater Classic, Girls 15U A, 15U B, 12U A, 12U B1, 12U B, 10U A , 10U B1 & 10U B; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinahockeyassociation. com/ourtournaments 29-1 Grand Forks, ND: Grand Forks Angels “A” Tournament, Girls 15U A, 12U A & 10U A; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 29-1 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee AA; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 29-1 Hopkins, MN: 44th annual Hopkins Thanksgiving Tournament, Bantam A, B1 & B2, PeeWee A, B2 & C, Squirt A, B & C; Contact Allyson Ashley (763) 222-6724 or ally.lynae@live.com or visit www.hopkinshockey.com 29-1 Minneapolis, MN: 45th Annual Minneapolis Cup, Bantam B1, B2 & C, PeeWee B1, B2 & C, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Contact Mark Gaffney (612) 219-7095 or mark.gaffney@comcast.net or visit mplshockey.com 29-1 Monticello, MN: Moose Cup, Squirt A; Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or krazykustoms49@gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.org

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 29-1 Moorhead, MN: Girls 12U B; Visit www. moorheadyouthhockey.com 29-1 Roseau, MN: Aaron Broten Bantam B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 29-1 Rosemount, MN: Irish Ice Classic, Girls 10U B; Contact Michelle Rodine (651) 253-4566 or marodine10@gmail.com or visit rosemounthockey. org 29-1 Somerset, WI: Jr. Gold B; Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 29-1 Southern CA: OneHockey California: HS Varsity, HS JV. 16U AA/A, 14U AA/A/B, 12U AA/A/B/BB, 10U A/B/BB/B2, 8U A/B/Gretzky half ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www. onehockey.com.

29-1 Wake Forest, NC: OneHockey Raleigh: AA – 18U/16U/14U/12U/10U. Upper A – 18U/16U/14U/12U?/10U. Lower A/B – 16U/14U/12U/10U. A&B – 8U half ice Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

29-1 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Bantam A Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www. warroadhockey.com

DECEMBER 2019 5-8 Anoka, MN: Anoka Classic, Girls 12U A & B, 10U A, B1 & B2; Contact Kristi Robideau (651) 253-3089 or anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit anoka.pucksystems2.com 5-8 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Face Off, PeeWee B2 & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 5-8 Prior Lake, MN: Faceoff at the Lake, Girls 12U A & B; Contact Aaron Wollenberg at awollenberg@metlife.com or visit www.plsha.com 5-8 West St. Paul, MN: Salute to Hockey, Squirt A, B & B1; Contact Todd Rohrer (612) 8608390 or todd.rohrer@comcast.net or visit www.sibleyareahockey.org 6-8 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2. com 6-8 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 10U A & 10U B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail. com or visit www.alexhockey.org 6-8 Apple Valley, MN: Valkyrie Lightning Tournament, Girls 10U B1; Contact Kanan Suzuya at ksuzuya@eastviewhockey.net or Tony Maurer at tmaurer@eastviewhockey.net or visit www.eastviewhockey.net 6-8 Austin, MN: Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 6-8 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B1; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 6-8 Brainerd, MN: Battle for the Axe, Bantam AA; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 6-8 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Bantam B2; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 6-8 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Bantam A & B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers. com

6-8 Cloquet, MN: Squirt A; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 6-8 Coleraine, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo. com or visit www.gahamn.org 6-8 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Squirt C; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 6-8 Crookston, MN: Girls 15U A; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 6-8 Detroit Lakes, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail. com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 6-8 Duluth, MN: Spirit of Duluth, Jr. Gold A, Bantam AA & PeeWee AA; Visit www.duluthhockey. com 6-8 Eveleth, MN: 34th annual Sam Lopresti Bantam A Tournament; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 6-8 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Faceoff, PeeWee A & B; Contact Chuck Hale (701) 799-3612 or chale@ ecisystems.com or visit www.fargoangelshockey.org 6-8 Faribault, MN: Girls 10U & 12U; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 6-8 Grand Forks, ND: Grand Forks Angels “B” Tournament, Girls 15U B, 12U B & 10U B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 6-8 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, PeeWee B1; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 6-8 Hermantown, MN: Girls 15U A & 12U A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 6-8 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 6-8 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Bantam B1 & C; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey. com 6-8 Hutchinson, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey. com 6-8 La Crescent, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 6-8 Lakeville, MN: Prowler Classic, Jr. Gold 16U; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey. org 6-8 Little Falls, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 6-8 Mankato, MN: Bantam B1; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 6-8 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Lucas Decker Ultimate Showdown, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@ omgha.com or visit www.omgha. com 6-8 Moorhead, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 6-8 Moose Lake, MN: Bantam B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail. com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 6-8 New Hope, MN: 9th Annual New Hope Classic, PeeWee B2, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Susie Melynchuk (612) 940-8686 or smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 6-8 New Richmond, WI: Joe Swanda Memorial, Squirt B1 (WI B) & B2 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net

2019-2020 Moose Lake Area

TOURNAMENTS Bantam B • Dec. 6-8, 2019 8 Teams $625/*$575

NO GATE FEES! *Early bird registration postmarked before 9/15/19.

Please mail your completed team roster to: Attn: Tournament Director Moose Lake Area Hockey Association PO Box 104 • Moose Lake, MN 55767

Tournament questions?

Call Heidi Oswald at 218-565-2488 or email heidi3285@gmail.com

Girls 10U B • Dec. 13-15, 2019 8 Teams $625/*$575 Mite 1 Jamboree (Cross-Ice) Jan. 4-5, 2020 8 Teams $200/*$175 Mite 2 Jamboree (Full-Ice) Jan. 4-5, 2020 8 Teams $250/*$225 PeeWee B • Jan. 25-26, 2020 8 Teams $625/*$575 Squirt B • Feb. 1-2, 2020 8 Teams $625/*$575

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6-8 New Ulm, MN: Squirt A & B2; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@ gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 6-8 Owatonna, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@ owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 6-8 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Fire on Ice, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 6-8 Richmond, MN: Squirt C; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey. com 6-8 River Falls, WI: BlackCat Classic, Girls 14U; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls. pucksystems.com 6-8 Rochester, MN: Squirt A; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha. pucksystems2.com 6-8 Rogers, MN: Rogers Bardown Classic, Squirt B; Contact Jeanette Rodgers (612) 296-3957 or visit www.rogershockey.com 6-8 Roseau, MN: Center Ice Club Bantam A/ AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 6-8 Rosemount, MN: Irish Ice Classic, Squirt C; Contact Michelle Rodine (651) 253-4566 or marodine10@gmail.com or visit www.rosemounthockey.org 6-8 Siren, WI: Girls 14U/15U (MN B/WI A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 6-8 Somerset, WI: Bantam B1 (WI A) & C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey. com 6-8 Thief River Falls, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@ mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 6-8 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www. willmarhockey.com 7 Walker, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Nate Gustafson at nwgustaf@hotmail.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 7-8 Silver Bay, MN: Squirt B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail. com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com

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8 Walker, MN: Mini Mite Jamboree; Contact Nate Gustafson at nwgustaf@hotmail.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 12-15 New Richmond, WI: Ryan Olson Memorial, PeeWee A (WI A) & B1 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 12-15 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Girls 10U A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 13-15 Albert Lea, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, PeeWee B & Squirt C; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail. com or visit www.alexhockey.org 13-15 Amery, WI: Bantam B (WI 3A/2B/1C); Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@ yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 13-15 Apple Valley, MN: Squirt A; Contact Kyle Clouteir (952) 334-8278 or tournament.director@ applevalleyhockey.com or visit www.applevalleyhockey.com 13-15 Austin, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Bemidji, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 13-15 Bemidji, MN: Girls 10U A; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 13-15 Brainerd, MN: Squirt A; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 13-15 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 13-15 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Jr. Gold B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 13-15 Cloquet, MN: Squirt B; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 13-15 Coleraine, MN: Dean Rajala Memorial, PeeWee A; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 3600157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn. org

2019-2020 Winona Tournaments Squirt A / Squirt B Jan. 17-19, 2020

PeeWee B Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020

Mite Jamboree Jan. 26, 2020

PeeWee C / Squirt C Feb. 21-23, 2020

Fee: $800/team 8 Teams Each Level

Fee: FREE

Fee: $800/team 8 Teams

Fee: $800/team 8 Teams Each Level

NO GATE FEES! Weather permitting, Winona's tournaments will include games on the outdoor, regulation size rink that overlooks the Mississippi River.

Tournament Director: Ditlev Larsen dlarsen@winona.edu

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 13-15 Crookston, MN: Squirt A; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 13-15 Devils Lake, ND: Darren Linde Memorial Bantam Tournament, Bantam B & B1; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@ gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 13-15 Duluth, MN: Glen Avon Head of the Lakes Classic, Bantam B1 & PeeWee B1; Contact Brad Orn (612) 963-8700 or born@northshoretitle. com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 13-15 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 12U A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 13-15 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, PeeWee B1/B2 (WI 2A/3A); Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet. net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 13-15 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, PeeWee 2B/4A; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 13-15 Hermantown, MN: Squirt B; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 13-15 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Squirt B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 13-15 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Squirt A, B & C; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey. com 13-15 Hutchinson, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 13-15 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Bantam B1 & C; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www. ighha.org 13-15 Marshall, MN: Battle at the Baron, Bantam A/B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 13-15 Moorhead, MN: Squirt A & B; Visit www. moorheadyouthhockey.com 13-15 Moose Lake, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail. com or visit www.mlaharebels.com

13-15 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 3905790 or morahockey@yahoo.com or visit www. mayrasports.com 13-15 New Ulm, MN: PeeWee A & B2; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@ gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, Squirt B; Contact Matt Geiger at mattgeiger1@yahoo.com or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 13-15 Owatonna, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 13-15 Paynesville, MN: Squirt B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey. com 13-15 Richmond, MN: Squirt A; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey. com 13-15 River Falls, WI: Mite Holiday Extravaganza; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls. pucksystems.com 13-15 Rochester, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 13-15 Roseau, MN: Neal Broten Squirt B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 13-15 Silver Bay, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 13-15 Siren, WI: Jr. Golb B (WI A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 13-15 Somerset, WI: PeeWee B1 (WI A) & C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey. com 13-15 South St. Paul, MN: Cowtown Classic, Squirt B & C; Contact Dan Nerka at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com or visit sspyha.pucksystems2. com 13-15 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com

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Dec 6-8, 2019

$875

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Dec 13-15, 2019

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13-15 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Bantam A; Visit superior.pucksystems2. com 13-15 Thief River Falls, MN: Old Arena Classic, Squirt B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 2892408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha. org 13-15 Two Harbors, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 13-15 Virginia, MN: Queen City Classic, Bantam B2; Contact Naomi Ranisate at vaha.reg@ gmail.com or visit virginiabluedevilhockey.com 13-15 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Hockey Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 13-15 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, Squirt A & B; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 13-15 Worthington, MN: Squirt A/B; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 14 La Crescent, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 14-15 Mason City, IA: Mite Jamboree; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 14-15 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, Bantam B; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@ gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose. pucksystems.com 19-22 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Shootout, Squirt A, B1 & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 20-22 Blaine, MN: OneHockey Minneapolis: High School Gold, AA- 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U. A – 14U. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www. onehockey.com.

20-22 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 10U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 20-22 Duluth, MN: Lake Superior Classic, Bantam A & PeeWee A; Contact Brandee Lian (218) 213-1959 or deyhchockey@gmail.com or visit www. duluthhockey.com 20-22 Forest Lake, MN: FlakeJam Mite Tournament; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@ flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 20-22 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 15U A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 20-22 Hermantown, MN: Squirt A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 20-22 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 20-22 Luverne, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail. com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 20-22 Proctor, MN: Squirt B; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo. com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 20-22 Rochester, MN: Squirt B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha. pucksystems2.com 20-22 Roseau, MN: Paul Broten PeeWee A/ AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com.

20-22 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Girls 14U, 12U & 10U B; Visit superior. pucksystems2.com 20-22 Two Harbors, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 21 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@ somersethockey.com or visit www.somersethockey.com

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21-22 Silver Bay, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 27-29 Bemidji, MN: Paul Bunyan International Hockey Tournament, PeeWee AA/A; Contact John Carlson at jcarlson@paulbunyan.net or visit www. paulbunyanhockey.com 27-29 Brainerd, MN: Mite & Girls 8U Jamboree; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 27-29 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee A; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 27-29 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Squirt B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 27-29 Bloomington, MN: PeeWee Showdown, PeeWee A, B1, B2 & C; Contact bahatourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 27-29 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee B2; Visit www. cloquethockey.org 27-29 Eveleth, MN: Kirja Kishel Memorial Tournament. Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey. com 27-29 Grand Forks, ND: PeeWee B1; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 27-29 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, PeeWee A/AA; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www. grhockey.com 27-29 Hermantown, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 27-29 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Squirt Extravaganza, Squirt A, B, B2 & C; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 27-29 Moorhead, MN: Junior Gold B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 27-29 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Jr. Gold B; Visit superior.pucksystems2. com 27-29 Worthington, MN: Bantam A/B; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@ hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 27-30 Hespeler, ON: 53rd annual Hespeler Olympics, U9-U16, A, BB, B, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey. com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 27-1 Edina, MN: 51st Annual Tradition Invitational Tournament, Bantam AA, A & B1, PeeWee AA, A & B1; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www. edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments 28 Apple Valley, MN: South of the River Showdown, Mites; Contact Kyle Clouteir (952) 3348278 or tournament.director@applevalleyhockey. com or visit www.applevalleyhockey.com

JANUARY 2020 2-5 Anoka, MN: Anoka Classic, PeeWee A/ AA, B1, B2 & C; Contact Kristi Robideau (651) 2533089 or anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit anoka.pucksystems2.com 2-5 Blaine, MN: Super Rink Spectacular, Girls 15U A, 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Ted Koeppl (763) 567-1045 or visit mvihockey.org 2-5 Eden Prairie, MN: Border Battle, Jr. Gold B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 2-5 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Girls International, Girls 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey. org or visit www.fargohockey.org 3-5 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Bantam B & Bantam B2; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 3-5 Bemidji, MN: Squirt C; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 3-5 Brainerd, MN: PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www. brainerdhockey.com 3-5 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 12U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 3-5 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, PeeWee A/AA; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 3-5 Crookston, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail. com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 3-5 Devils Lake, ND: Cobblestone Inn Holiday Squirt Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc. com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 3-5 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B, PeeWee B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose. gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 3-5 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Bantam B2; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 3-5 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 3-5 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: PeeWee A; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 3-5 Hutchinson, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey. com 3-5 Lakeville, MN: Squirt B Showdown; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@ gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 3-5 Luverne, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail. com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 3-5 Mankato, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail. com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 3-5 Moorhead, MN: Girls 15U A; Visit www. moorheadyouthhockey.com 3-5 New Richmond, WI: Tiger Winter Classic, PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 3-5 New Ulm, MN: Bantam B2 & PeeWee C; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@ gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2. com 3-5 Paynesville, MN: Bantam A; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey. com 3-5 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Freeze, Squirt B1 & B2; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 3-5 Roseau, MN: Stan Ostby Bantam A/AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 3-5 Shakopee, MN: Saber Paw Classic, Girls 15U A & B; Contact Jason Vega (612) 3211734 or shakohockey08@gmail.com or visit www. shakopeehockey.com

3-5 Siren, WI: Squirt C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 3-5 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides Tournament, Bantam B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 3-5 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Ice Breaker Tournament, Squirt B & C; Visit www.stpaulcapitalshockey.com 3-5 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, PeeWee A; Visit superior.pucksystems2. com 3-5 Syracuse, NY: OneHockey Syracuse: Boys AA - 18U/16U/14U/12U10U. Boys Upper A – 18U/16U/14U/12U10U. Boys Lower A – 16U/14U/12U/10U. Boys A&B 8U half ice. Girls AA/A – 12U/10U. Girls A – 8U half ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

3-5 Thief River Falls, MN: Bantam B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@ mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 3-5 Two Harbors, MN: Squirt B; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 4-5 Amery, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 4-5 Isanti, MN: Ruckus on the Rum, Squirt B; Contact JP Wright (763) 444-6432 or isantiicearena@ gmail.com or visit www.cambridgeisantihockey.org 4-5 Monticello, MN: Wild Moose Jamboree, Mite A/B/C; Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or krazykustoms49@gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.org 4-5 Moose Lake, MN: Mite 1 & 2 Jamboree; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 4-5 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, PeeWee A; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@ gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose. pucksystems.com 9-12 Bloomington, MN: Spartan Classic, Squirt A, B & C; Contact bahatourneys@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 9-12 Edina, MN: 43rd Annual John E. Reimann Tournament, Jr. Gold B & 16U; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments 9-12 New Richmond, WI: Kittel/Parin POW/ MIA Memorial, Bantam A and B2 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 10-12 Albert Lea, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit albertlea. pucksystems2.com 10-12 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 12U A & 12U B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail. com or visit www.alexhockey.org 10-12 Brainerd, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 10-12 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 10-12 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Mite A & B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 10-12 Cloquet, MN: Bantam AA/A; Visit www. cloquethockey.org 10-12 Crookston, MN: Bantam B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com

10-12 Detroit Lakes, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail. com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 10-12 Duluth, MN: DAHA Mid-Winter Classic, Bantam C & PeeWee C; Contact Jason Watt (218) 728-8000 or jason@duluthhockey.com or visit www. duluthhockey.com 10-12 Duluth, MN: Duluth Heights Squirt Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Zak Ranzak (218) 626-7717 or zak@teamsters346.com or visit www. duluthhockey.com 10-12 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, PeeWee B1 & B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey. org or visit www.fargohockey.org 10-12 Faribault, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 10-12 Fergus Falls, MN: Squirt C; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 10-12 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Bantam B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 10-12 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, Bantam B1/B2 (WI 2A/3A); Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet. net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 10-12 Hermantown, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 10-12 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam A; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 10-12 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, PeeWee A & B2; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey. com 10-12 Inver Grove Heights, MN: PeeWee B2 & C; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www. ighha.org 10-12 La Crescent, MN: Bantam B1; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 10-12 Little Falls, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 10-12 Luverne, MN: Squirt A; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 10-12 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Winter Face-Off Classic, PeeWee A & B1; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 10-12 Mason City, IA: Collins Tournament, PeeWee/Squirt; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 10-12 Moorhead, MN: PeeWee AA & A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 10-12 Owatonna, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 10-12 Paynesville, MN: Bantam B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey. com 10-12 Proctor, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo. com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 10-12 Richmond, MN: PeeWee B1; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 10-12 Rochester, MN: Bantam A; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha. pucksystems2.com 10-12 Roseau, MN: Dave Wensloff Squirt A Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com

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10-12 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm on Ice, Squirt B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@ gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey. org 10-12 Silver Bay, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 10-12 Somerset, WI: Squirt B1 (WI A) & C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey. com 10-12 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Peewee B1; Visit superior.pucksystems2. com 10-12 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Hockey Tournament, Squirt C; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 11-12 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Termite Jamboree; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 11-12 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, Squirt A; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose. pucksystems.com 16-19 Anoka, MN: Anoka Classic, Bantam A/ AA, B1 & B2; Contact Kristi Robideau (651) 2533089 or anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit anoka.pucksystems2.com 16-19 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Bantam B1 & PeeWee B1; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@ wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 17-19 Albert Lea, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Albertville, MN: Knights Joust, PeeWee B2; Contact Mat Harrison at tournaments@stmayha.org or visit www.stmayha.org 17-19 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Bantam AA/A & PeeWee AA/A; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 17-19 Apple Valley, MN: Play for Patrick Tournament, Bantam AA; Contact Kanan Suzuya at ksuzuya@eastviewhockey.net or Tony Maurer at tmaurer@eastviewhockey.net or visit www.eastviewhockey.net 17-19 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B1; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 17-19 Brainerd, MN: Squirt C; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 17-19 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B2; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 17-19 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Girls 19U B & 14U B; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers. com 17-19 Brooklyn Park, MN: 37th annual January Pirate Classic, PeeWee B & C; Contact Amanda Naylor (612) 619-2691 or tournamentdirector@ nmyha.com or visit www.nmyha.com 17-19 Buffalo, MN: Jr. Gold B & 16U; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 708-7701 or tournaments@ buffalohockey.net or visit buffalo.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Cloquet, MN: Bantam B2; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 17-19 Coleraine, MN: Buzz Guyer Memorial, Bantam A; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 17-19 Crookston, MN: PeeWee B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com

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2019-2020 TOURNAMENTS

FOLLOWS USA HOCKEY AGE GUIDELINES NO GATE FEES • GUARANTEED 3 GAMES - STOP TIME

Girls U12 B November 22-24, 2019 Squirt B December 13-15, 2019 Peewee B January 17-19, 2020 To register or for more info, contact Matt Geiger, Tournament Coordinator, at mattgeiger1@yahoo.com

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Visit our website for more details

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 17-19 Devils Lake, ND: PeeWee A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@ gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 17-19 Duluth, MN: Gary Morgan Park Squirt Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Wade Backstrom (218) 310-2514 or backs1175@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 17-19 Duluth, MN: St. Luke’s Icebreaker Invitational, Girls 15U A & B, 12U A & B, 10U A & B; Contact Clarke Coole (218) 590-0703 or icebreakertournament@ gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey. com 17-19 Eveleth, MN: 33rd annual John Mariucci PeeWee A Tournament; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 17-19 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, Bantam B1 & B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@fargohockey. org or visit www.fargohockey.org 17-19 Fergus Falls, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 17-19 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, Girls 15U A; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 17-19 Grand Forks, ND: Grand Forks Squirt Classic, Squirt A, B1 & B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail. com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 17-19 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Bantam AA; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 17-19 Hermantown, MN: Bantam A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 17-19 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Bantam B2; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 17-19 Hudson, WI: Raider Cup, Jr. Gold B & Jr. Gold 16; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 17-19 Lino Lakes, MN: Centennial Boys Chill Classic, Junior Gold 16; Contacy Kath Gould (651) 216-5768 or kgould.cyha@gmail.com or visit www. centennialhockey.org 17-19 Mankato, MN: PeeWee B2 & Squirt A; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail. com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 17-19 Marshall, MN: Prairie Shootout, PeeWee A/B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 17-19 Moorhead, MN: Squirt C; Visit www. moorheadyouthhockey.com 17-19 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown, Squirt B2; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@ yahoo.com or visit www.mayrasports.com 17-19 New Hope, MN: Knockdown at New Hope, Girls 12U B, 10U B1 & B2; Contact Susie Melynchuk (612) 940-8686 or smelynchuk@comcast. net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 17-19 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, PeeWee B; Contact Matt Geiger at mattgeiger1@ yahoo.com or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 17-19 Paynesville, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 17-19 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Jr. Gold Invitational, Jr. Gold A; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 17-19 Proctor, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo. com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 17-19 Richmond, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey. com

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17-19 River Falls, WI: PeeWee B (A WI) & C (B WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls. pucksystems.com 17-19 Rochester, MN: Bantam B1 & B2; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 17-19 Rogers, MN: Rogers Bardown Classic, PeeWee AA/A; Contact Jeanette Rodgers (612) 296-3957 or visit www.rogershockey.com 17-19 Roseau, MN: Dick Johnson PeeWee A/ AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 17-19 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm on Ice, PeeWee B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 17-19 Silver Bay, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 17-19 Siren, WI: PeeWee C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 17-19 South St. Paul, MN: Cowtown Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Dan Nerka at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com or visit sspyha.pucksystems2. com 17-19 Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Round-Up, PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.stillwaterhockey.net 17-19 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Heartbreaker Tournament: Girls 10UB/10UB2. Girls 12UB. Register at www.stpaulcapitalshockey.com.

17-19 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Bantam B; Visit superior.pucksystems2. com 17-19 Thief River Falls, MN: Squirt A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 17-19 Winona, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@winona. edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com 17-20 Clearwater Beach, FL: Tampa Bay Jr. Lightning - MLK Invitational Tournament, U10-U18, AA, A, BB, B, Select; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 18 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@ somersethockey.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 18-19 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www. ighha.org 18-19 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, Squirt B; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose. pucksystems.com 22-26 Bloomington, MN: Cupid Classic, Girls 15U B, 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact bahatourneys@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 23-25 St. Paul, MN: 61st Annual Langford Park Winter Classic Outdoor Squirt C Tournament; Contact Scott Hamilton (651) 329-8609 or scotth@ langfordparkhockey.com or visit www.langfordparkhockey.com 23-26 Eden Prairie, MN: Winter Classic, Bantam A & C; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 23-26 Stillwater, MN: 17th Annual Skate for the Roses, Girls 15U A, 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact Cari McGlynn (952) 484-7252 or carimcglynn@ yahoo.com or visit www.stillwaterhockey.net 23-26 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Bantam AA & PeeWee AA; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@ wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com

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24-26 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 15U A & B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 24-26 Austin, MN: PeeWee A, B & C; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 24-26 Bemidji, MN: Squirt B; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 24-26 Brainerd, MN: Girls 10U B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www. brainerdhockey.com 24-26 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 10U B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 24-26 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Jr. Gold A; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 24-26 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee AA/A; Visit www. cloquethockey.org 24-26 Crookston, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 24-26 Duluth, MN: Portman Skate on the Edge, Squirt B; Contact Shawn Roed (218) 7306365 or roedwarrior13@gmail.com or visit www. duluthhockey.com 24-26 Duluth, MN: Woodland Outdoor Classic, Squirt B; Contact Dace Pearce (218) 349-0866 or maximjd@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey. com 24-26 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, Bantam A & PeeWee A; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@ fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 24-26 Fergus Falls, MN: Bantam B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 24-26 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Phil Wagstrom at tournaments@flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 24-26 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B1; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 24-26 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Squirt A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 24-26 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, Girls 14U & 12U; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 24-26 Hutchinson, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey. com 24-26 Lakeville, MN: Panther Classic, PeeWee B1; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey. org 24-26 Little Falls, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Kari Houle at runtbugy@gmail.com or visit littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 24-26 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Girls Cabin Fever Classic, Girls 12U B & B2; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@ omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 24-26 Minneapolis, MN: Winter Storm Tournament, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Ken Madden at kmadden5336@gmail.com or visit www.mplshockey.com 24-26 Monticello, MN: Iceberg Classic, Squirt B1 & C; Contact Sean Lawrance (612) 290-8547 or krazykustoms49@gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.org 24-26 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown, Bantam B2 & PeeWee B2; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@yahoo.com or visit www. mayrasports.com

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24-26 New Richmond, WI: Cally Briggs Memorial, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha. net or visit www.nryha.net 24-26 New Ulm, MN: Squirt C; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 24-26 Owatonna, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 24-26 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Classic, Jr. Gold B & 16; Contact Gary Turnquist at tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 24-26 Proctor, MN: Bantam A; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo. com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 24-26 Richmond, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey. com 24-26 River Falls, WI: Squirt B (A WI) & C (B WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls. pucksystems.com 24-26 Rochester, MN: Shannon Cup, Girls 15U A, 12U B, 10U A & B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit ryha.pucksystems2.com 24-26 Roseau, MN: Jon Wensloff PeeWee B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 24-26 Silver Bay, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 24-26 Superior, WI: Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic, Adult Men & Women; Visit www.greatlakespondhockey.com 24-26 Thief River Falls, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@ mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 24-26 Two Harbors, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 24-26 Willmar, MN: Cardinal Classic, PeeWee B1; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 24-26 Worthington, MN: Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@ hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 25 Sauk Centre, MN: SCM Mite Jamboree; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey.tournaments@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose. pucksystems.com 25-26 Coleraine, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 25-26 Faribault, MN: Mite; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www. faribaulthockey.com 25-26 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Girls 8U/6U Jamboree; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 25-26 Moose Lake, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail. com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 26 Sauk Centre, MN: SCM Mighty Mite Jamboree; Contact Joelle Anderson (320) 219-3318 or Amy Lindquist (320) 333-2059 or scm.hockey. tournaments@ gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com 26 Winona, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@winona. edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com 31-2 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2.com

2019-2020 Tournaments – walker, MN –

Mite Jamboree - Dec 7 Mini Mite Jamboree - Dec 8 Squirt B2 - Dec 13-15 Squirt C - Jan 10-12 Squirt B2 - Jan 31- Feb 2 •Four game format •MN Hockey Sanctioned

Squirt team fee is $900 including gate fee. No other fees!

To register for Squirt tourneys email: Mitch Loomis, loomis@shoresofleechlake.com To register for Jamborees (free) email: Nate Gustafson, nwgustaf@hotmail.com

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 31-2 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, PeeWee B2 & Squirt A; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 31-2 Austin, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or dave@farmtech.com or visit austin.pucksystems2.com 31-2 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Jeff Loewe (612) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit bemidjiyouthhockey.org 31-2 Brainerd, MN: Squirt B1 & B2; Contact Mitch Hodgman (218) 838-2277 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 31-2 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B1; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 31-2 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Girls 19U A; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers. com 31-2 Cloquet, MN: Girls 10U B; Visit www. cloquethockey.org 31-2 Coleraine, MN: Bantam B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo. com or visit www.gahamn.org 31-2 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Girls 12U B; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or steveellenson@cryha.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com 31-2 Detroit Lakes, MN: Bantam A; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail. com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 31-2 Duluth, MN: Zenith City Invitational, Bantam B2 & PeeWee B2; Contact Clare Markley (218) 260-6292 or markleyclare@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 31-2 Eveleth, MN: 9th annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Squirt B Tournament; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 31-2 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Girls International, Girls 15U; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 5321728 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www. fargohockey.org 31-2 Faribault, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 31-2 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Jr. Gold B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 31-2 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 31-2 La Crescent, MN: Squirt B; Contact Bryan Waskow at bawaskow@gmail.com or visit www. lacrescenthockey.com 31-2 Luverne, MN: Mite/Mini-Mite Jamboree; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@ hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 31-2 Mankato, MN: Squirt B1 & B2; Contact Jenny Pierskalla at mankatotcr58@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 31-2 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Girls Cabin Fever Classic, Girls 10U B & B2; Contact Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@ omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 31-2 Marshall, MN: Squadron Classic, Squirt A/B; Contact Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2. com 31-2 New Ulm, MN: Girls 10U B & 12U B; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@ gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2. com

31-2 Paynesville, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Michelle Herickhoff (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 31-2 Proctor, MN: Bantam B; Contact Chris Simonson (218) 310-1338 or cjsimonson8@yahoo. com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 31-2 Roseau, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 31-2 Sauk Rapids, MN: Storm on Ice, Bantam B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 31-2 Shakopee, MN: Saber Paw Classic, Jr. Gold B; Contact Jason Vega (612) 321-1734 or shakohockey08@gmail.com or visit www.shakopeehockey.com 31-2 Thief River Falls, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@ mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 31-2 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Hockey Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 31-2 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Bantam B Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www. warroadhockey.com 31-2 Waseca, MN: Tracy Rae Jevning 12U/10U Tournament; Contact whatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 31-2 Winona, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@winona.edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com

FEBRUARY 2020 1-2 Moose Lake, MN: Squirt B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 1-2 Silver Bay, MN: Girls 10 U B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 5-9 Edina, MN: 35th Annual Bob O’Connor Tournament, Bantam B2 & C, PeeWee B2 & C, Squirt A, B1, B2 & C; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinahockeyassociation.com/ourtournaments 6-8 New Ulm, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@ gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 6-9 Eden Prairie, MN: Prelude to the Playoffs, Girls 15U A & B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 6-9 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Girls 12U A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 7-9 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt C; Contact Darcy Hauser (641) 590-6000 or alyhatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit albertlea.pucksystems2. com 7-9 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 7-9 Brookings, SD: Dakota Premier Classic, Squirt A; Contact tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 7-9 Cloquet, MN: Girls 12U B; Visit www. cloquethockey.org

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GREENWAY AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

2019-20 TOURNAMENTS All games played at Hodgins-Berardo Arena

PeeWee B: Dec. 6-8, 2019

Bantam B: Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2020

PeeWee A: Dec. 13-15, 2019

Squirt B: Feb. 7-9, 2020

6 Teams/4 games • Registration Fee $750

8 Teams/3 games • Registration Fee $650

8 Teams/3 games • Registration Fee $750

Dean Rajala Memorial

Bantam A: Jan. 17-19, 2020 Buzz Guyer Memorial

6 Teams/4 games • Registration Fee $850

Mite Jamboree: Jan. 25-26, 2020

12 Teams/ 3 games on 1/2 Ice • Registration Fee $150

8 Teams/3 games • Registration Fee $850

“Misky” Memorial

Mini-Mite Jamboree: Feb. 29-March 1, 2020 Darrell Leen Memorial

16 Teams/3 games on 1/2 ice Registration Fee $100

7-9 Coleraine, MN: “Misky” Memorial, Squirt B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 7-9 Detroit Lakes, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail. com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 7-9 Devils Lake, ND: John & Pat Olsen Memorial Squirt Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc. com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 7-9 Duluth, MN/Superior, WI: Twin Ports Jr. Gold B Tournament; Contact Jason Watt (218) 728-8000 or jason@duluthhockey.com or visit www. duluthhockey.com 7-9 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam A & PeeWee A; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose. gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 7-9 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 7-9 Hermantown, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 7-9 Hibbing/Chisholm, MN: Mite & MiniMite Jamboree; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org 7-9 Lakeville, MN: Cougar Classic, Bantam B1; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or lhatourney@ gmail.com or visit www.lakevillehockey. org 7-9 Luverne, MN: Squirt B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit luvernehockey.sportngin.com 7-9 Mason City, IA: J2K Tournament, Bantam/PeeWee; Contact Ashley Page at mchockeytournament@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 7-9 Moorhead, MN: Girls 12U A; Visit www. moorheadyouthhockey.com 7-9 New Hope, MN: 33rd annual New Hope Invitational, Bantam A, PeeWee A, Squirt A; Contact Susie Melynchuk (612) 940-8686 or smelynchuk@ comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey. org 7-9 River Falls, WI: Bantam C (B WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 7-9 Siren, WI: Bantam C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 7-9 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Girls 10U & 12U Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www. warroadhockey.com 7-9 Worthington, MN: PeeWee A/B; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@ hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 8-9 Hudson, WI: Girls U8 Jamboree; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 8-9 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Squirt B & C; Contact ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit www. ighha.org 8-9 Silver Bay, MN: Squirt B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail. com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 8-9 Waseca, MN: Al Kunz Memorial Mite Jambroee; Contact whatournamentdirector@gmail. com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 13-16 Fargo, ND: Squirt International B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@ fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 13-16 Somerset, WI: Jr. Gold B & Jr. Gold 16; Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@ icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 13-16 White Bear Lake, MN: Moose Goheen Tournament, Jr. Gold A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin (612) 636-1978 or tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com

All tournaments include gate fees

Contact Rebecca Walker, Tournament Director, at 218-360-0157 or go to

www.gahamn.org

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14-16 Amery, WI: PeeWee B (WI 3A/2B/1C) & C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 14-16 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 14-16 Cloquet, MN: Mite Jamboree; Visit www. cloquethockey.org 14-19 Cloquet, MN: Girls 8U Jamboree; Visit www.cloquethockey.org 14-16 Duluth, MN: Northern Blades of Steel, Squirt B; Contact Lynden Medlin (218) 343-5030 or congdonparkhockey@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 14-16 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Madness, PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 14-16 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, Squirt B1/B2 (WI 2A/3A) & Squirt 2B/4A; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 634-4791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www.haywardsportscenter.com 14-16 Hermantown, MN: Mite 1 Jamboree; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 14-16 River Falls, WI: Bantam B (A WI); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 14-17 St. Louis, MO: OneHockey St. Louis: 18U AA/HS Varsity. 16U AA/HSJV, 14U AA, 14U A, 12U AA, 10U AA, 12U A, 10U A, 14U B, 12U B, 10U B. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

14-16 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Squirt B; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 14-17 Southern CA: OneHockey California: AA- 18U/16U/14U. A – 14U/12U/10U. B – 14U/12U/10U. A/B/Gretzky – 8U half Ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

14-17 Wake Forest, NC: OneHockey Raleigh: AA- 18U/16U/14U/12U/10U. Upper Level A - 18U/16U/14U/12U/10U. Lower Level A/B 16U/14U/12U/10U. A&B – 8U half ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

14-16 Warroad, MN: Hockeytown USA Squirt A & B Tournament; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or rmarvin05@gmail.com or visit www. warroadhockey.com 15-16 Alexandria, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 15-16 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Bantam A; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 15-16 New Richmond, WI: Mite Invitational; Contact Wendy Melchert at mitehockey_nr@yahoo. com or visit www.nryha.net 20-23 Fargo, ND: Squirt International B1; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@ fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 21-23 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt B; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com 21-23 Devils Lake, ND: Mikal Wakefield Memorial Mite Jamboree, Mite A, B & C; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc. com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 21-23 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Meltdown, Girls 10U A & B1; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey. com 21-23 Eveleth, MN: 24th annual Nick Vincent Memorial Mite Jamboree; Contact egyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com

2019-2020 Tournament Schedule

DATE

LEVEL

Dec. 13-15, 2019 Jan. 3-5, 2020 Jan. 11-12, 2020 Jan. 17-19, 2020 Feb. 21-23, 2020 Feb. 28-March 1, 2020

10U/12U Girls $500 Bantam 2A/3A(MN B1) & 2B/3B(MN C) $600 Mite Cross Ice Jamboree $10/player 14U/U15 Girls $600 Squirt 2A/3A(MN B1) & 2B/3B(MN C) $500 PeeWee 2A/3A(MN B1) & 2B/3B(MN C) $600

COST

For more information or to register visit www.baldwinhockey.com

or email tournamentdirector@baldwinhockey.org

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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR 21-23 Faribault, MN: Squirt C; Contact Michal Munoz at michaelmunoz@gmail.com or visit www. faribaulthockey.com 21-23 Grand Rapids, MN: Star of the North Tournament, Girls 10U B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey. com 21-23 Hermantown, MN: Mite 2 Jamboree; Contact Amber Manion (218) 729-5493 or hawkdome@ isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 21-23 Moorhead, MN: Bantam C & PeeWee C; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 21-23 Owatonna, MN: Bantam C & PeeWee C; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or director@ owatonnahockey.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 17-19 Siren, WI: Jr. Gold B (WI A); Contact Michelle Nutter (715) 554-3826 or michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 21-23 Superior, WI: Colder by the Lake Tournament, Mite 2; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com 21-23 Virginia, MN: Eric Marwick Squirt B Tournament; Contact Naomi Ranisate at vaha.reg@ gmail.com or visit virginiabluedevilhockey.com 21-23 Winona, MN: PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Ditlev Larsen (507) 454-5819 or dlarsen@ winona.edu or visit winona.pucksystems2.com 22-23 Silver Bay, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 27-1 Fargo, ND: Squirt International A; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 532-1728 or sommerl@ fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 28-1 Amery, WI: Squirt B (WI 3A/2B/1C) & C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Kari Stinson (715) 338-7843 or karilee521@yahoo.com or visit www.ameryhockey. com 28-1 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt C; Contact Tony (218) 562-5678 or apertl@breezypointresort.com or visit www.breezypointsports.com

29-1 Coleraine, MN: Darrell Leen Memorial, Mini-Mite Jamboree; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 29-1 Hayward, WI: Hayward Chiller Challenge, 8U Mite; Contact Jill Gajewski (715) 6344791 or haywardsports@cheqnet.net or visit www. haywardsportscenter.com

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27-29 Barrie, ON: Barrie Colts Novice AAA Tournament, U8, AAA; Contact James Zitmanis (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 27-29 Superior, WI: The Gilby Senior Hockey Tournament; Adult Men; Visit superior.pucksystems2.com JULY 2020

MARCH 2020 6-8 Middletown, NJ: OneHockey New Jersey: AA – 16U, 14U, 12U, 10U. A – 16U/14U/12U/10U. B – 14U/12U/10U. A & B – 8U half ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www. onehockey.com.

7-8 Silver Bay, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@ hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 13-15 Marshall, MN: Tiger Classic, Mites/MiniMites; Chris Foley (507) 828-0146 or cfoleyecowater@vastbb.net or visit marshall.pucksytems2.com 13-15 New Richmond, WI: Senior Men’s (no check), Open & Over 35-40; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 13-15 River Falls, WI: Mites Shamrock Shootout; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls. pucksystems.com 13-15 Worthington, MN: Mite/Mini-Mite Jamboree; Contact Charley Ahlers (507) 360-7183 or cahlers727@hotmail.com or visit www.worthingtonhockey.com 20-22 River Falls, WI: Fat Boys, 40+; Contact Doug Black at ddblack@vector1776.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com

MAY 2020 15-17 Edmonton, AB: OneHockey Edmonton: AAA Elite, AAA Gold, AAA Silver 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Contact sebastienf@onehockey. com. www.onehockey.com.

22-24 Duluth, MN: MN Female Elite Prospects Tournament, Girls 16U & U19; Contact Kevin Mudrak (218) 522-1375 or kmudrak@yahoo.com or visit www.mnfemalehockey.com 22-25 Southern CA: OneHockey California:Midget A/JV High School, Midget Tier/Varsity, 14UA, 14UAA, 12UA, 12UAA, 12UB, 10UA, 10UB. 8U – A/B/Gretzky half ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

JUNE 2020

17-19 Duluth, MN: 15th Annual Northern Exposure AAA Hockey Tournament, 2003/04-2010/11; Contact Kasey Yoder (651) 432-1840 or kaseyyoder@gmail.com or visit www.northernexposureaaahockey.com 24-26 Aston, P: OneHockey Philadelphia: AAA – 20U, 18U, 16U, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

SEPTEMBER 2020 4-6 Columbus, OH: OneHockey Columbus: AA- 18U/16U/14U. A – 14U/12U/10U. B – 14U/12U/10U. A/B/Gretzky – 8U half Ice. Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

No portion of the tournament calendar may be copied, reproduced or transmitted without written permission from Let’s Play Hockey and its publisher.

5-7 Blaine, MN: OneHockey Minneapolis: AAA – 2001/2002/2003 (19U). 2004/2005 (16U), 1006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 . Contact sebastienf@onehockey.com. www.onehockey.com.

Minnesota State and Minnesota to play in U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic, Dec. 7 in Prior Lake Two of the WCHA’s top teams are set to square off in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic, Saturday, Dec. 7, 3:30 p.m. CST, at the Dakotah! Ice Center in Prior Lake, Minn., which is adjacent to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

Minnesota State University will take on University of Minnesota in the annual benefit game.

“Two of our closest institutions geographically will face off in a great facility, in front of great fans,” said WCHA Women’s Commissioner Jennifer Flowers. “The game will be a showcase for the talented student-athletes and coaches in our league.”

The game will raise awareness for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in Eveleth, Minn., along with bringing women’s Division I hockey to a local community.

“The WCHA is proud to be associated with the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum,” Flowers said.

“Having two of our teams be a part of an event that not only showcases women’s college hockey, but also youth and high school girls hockey,

reinforces our commitment to growing the game.”

In addition to the college game, there will be a girl’s high school game between Prior Lake against Rosemount and a girl’s 12UA and 12UB tournament. Teams interested in participating in the tournament can register at www. plsha.com.

The coaches are excited their teams are part of the special event.

“We look forward to showcasing our great sport to the community of Prior Lake and the surrounding areas,” said University of Minnesota Head Coach Brad Frost.

Maverick’s Head Coach John Harrington added, “The Dakotah! Ice Center in Prior Lake, Minn. opportunity to get young girls to the game that may have considered playing hockey, but have Greater Mankato Area United Way. not yet started, can hopefully encour Smoke Signals TM – Charitaage them to see enjoyment in playing ble Car Shows/Community Events and encourage them to get involved is a sponsor of the event. Parents in youth hockey and learn to play the and players from Prior Lake-Savage game.”

Hockey Association and Prior Lake Game proceeds will go to ComHigh School will be volunteering at munity Action Partnership of Scott, the game.

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About the Museum The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum (www.ushockeyhall.com) opened in 1973 with the goal of preserving the rich history of ice hockey in the United States while recognizing the extraordinary contributions of select players, coaches, administrators, officials and teams.

March 6-7, 2020 • St. Paul RiverCentre The largest consumer hockey show in the WORLD!

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CARDS AND CAMERAS How Nick Wosika turned two passions into a dream job

by BRYAN ZOLLMAN

Let’s Play Hockey

At 7 he purchased his first packs of baseball and hockey cards.

At 13 he was selling packs and single cards out of a fanny pack to his junior high classmates.

At 14 he and a buddy were putting on card shows in the basement of his childhood home.

At 15 he was running tables with that same buddy and flipping cards at hotel card shows.

At 25 he picked up a camera and made it a goal to land his work on trading cards.

Years later, that goal has been achieved as his work has appeared on hundreds of baseball and hockey cards as well as the cover of the trading card industry’s biggest magazine and morphed into a new goal…Cable TV but first the internet.

Nick Wosika is a Shakopee-based freelance sports photographer and regular contributor to Let’s Play Hockey.

He dubs himself a photo addict with a sports problem. Over the past couple of years, he has developed a travel-based program rooted in photography, sports, and trading cards called “The Card Show”. The premise is straight forward, intriguing, and completely original.

Each episode Nick travels to a stadium or park as a member of the media capturing photos that are to be used for trading cards. While there, he documents the ancillary characters of professional sports. It could be the team’s historian, the social media manager, the longest standing season ticket holder or the league’s youngest Zamboni driver.

He credit’s three motivating factors behind the inspiration for the show. The first was a conversation he had with his son on the way to school one day.

While driving his 9-year-old son Cooper asked him: “Dad, if you’re not good enough to play professional sports, is there other things you can do for a job in professional sports?”

It was pretty heady stuff coming from a 9-year-old.

Nick replied: “Absolutely, hundreds of things. You can do what I do.

You can be the GM, the play-by-play announcer, an equipment manager, you can work in marketing or do social media.”

After he explained what some of those titles entail, he offered a message

to his young son: “You’re 9 and I want you to play sports until time, tragedy, or lack of talent at a competitive level take them away from you.”

From that point on, Nick wanted to show kids that if they were passionate about sports, there are plenty of opportunities to be a part of professional sports without being the one playing.

The second inspirational spark came on an assignment in Winnipeg after a Jets/Oilers game.

“I was packing my stuff and just started a conversation with Jets team photographers Jonathan Kozub and Darcy Finely,” Nick recalled. “We were talking shop and about how the game went and then Jonathan had to get something from the bench. Always wanting to do and see new things, I asked if I could go with. Jonathan said yes and Darcy came along just for fun.

We get there and Jonathan takes down a pocket wizard (radio transmitter) or something and we just sat there and talked for about 45-minutes. Turns out they are both as big of card nerds as I was. We talked about how cool it would be to cover a Stanley Cup. They told me what it was like to cover a Heritage Classic. The stories were great and I remember heading back to the hotel that night thinking that if I could somehow bottle those conversations that photo-enthusiasts, sports fans, and card collectors would love it.”

The third motivation, for Nick, was the lack of work there was and the overabundance of talented photographers working out of the Metro Area.

“Team photographers aren’t going anywhere, the STRIB staff doesn’t change much and it’s basically a hall of fame in terms of photographers and it’s the same 12-or so people covering games for the wire-services,” he said.

For Nick, every photographer was doing the exact same thing. Cover the game, post a handful of frames on Instagram, repeat.

“Nothing really changes. So, I thought what could I do that was different but also allow me to do what I loved while doing the exact same thing everyone else was doing?” he thought. “The first being the most important because you can’t really change your world by doing the exact same thing everyone else is doing. Plus, let’s be honest. If this worked it would allow me to have the best summer and winter vacations ever.”

From that point on, Nick began

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Nick has had a love for sports cards since he was 7 years old. Today his photography is used on hockey and baseball cards. He has since produced The Card Show, a unique sequence of how a photo becomes a collectible with all things that happen in between. filming his photo adventures with a small action camera. Assignments included venues such as Wrigley Field, Miller Park, Vikings Training Camp, Wild games, and a myriad of other places. He would simply place his small camera over in the corner, face it right at him, or mount it to the top of his camera. Once home, he would edit the footage, write the story, record and mix the narration, and write and record all the music to accompany the small-form videos. He would then upload them to YouTube.

“The reason was two-fold,” he said. “The first was to see if I could pull it off. I was basically learning video production on the fly and providing my own on-the-job training. Two, I wanted to make sure I didn’t look and sound like a complete putz on camera. The jury is still out on that one, but I’m still going to give this a shot anyway.”

After four or five videos, Nick contacted a friend and the host of FSN’s Destination Polaris, Jared Christie.

Christie is also the Production Manager at Ron Schara Productions.

“I told him I know because of who he was and what he did that he probably gets this all the time but I have an idea for a show and here it is,” Nick said. “I outlined the idea behind the card show and oddly enough, he loved it.”

From that meeting, they decided that the show needed a sizzle reel.

Which is basically a movie trailer for episodic television. They took all of Nick’s footage and mixed it with some material shot at CHS Field during a Saints game and out came the sizzle real.

“We began shopping it around and people loved it but were hesitant because to get permission from the major sports leagues to do something like this was going to be, let’s say, problematic,” he said. “We always knew this would be a huge hurdle to get over so it was always my position to partner with one of

the card companies who already have contracts in place with the leagues.”

Nick found a handful of people who worked at Topps trading cards through LinkedIn and sent them the reel. After a few meetings things looked promising.

“We were going to go to Spring Training in AZ and put a handful of shows together but ultimately that relationship fizzled and we were back to square one,” Nick said.

A couple of months passed and nothing was happening with the show and Nick did the one thing he promised himself he would never do. He decided to put it out into the universe and posted it on YouTube.

“I didn’t want to do that because I didn’t think that was how it worked.

Also, if nothing happens you just self-broadcasted what could possibly be your life’s greatest failure. Turns out it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

The response from collectors and industry insiders was overwhelming. He released it on a Monday. That Wednesday he was a guest on About the Cards, a podcast by collectors for collectors. The following week he was a guest on the Sports Card Nation podcast. Those two things led him to be invited to show the reel and talk about the show on the main stage at The National in Chicago which is the world’s largest card show that happens annually in a different host city. From there came conversations with Upper Deck, which happens to have exclusive rights with the NHL to produce hockey cards.

“It’s much different from back in my early days of collecting when there were four or five companies and everyone produced cards for all the major sports,” Nick said.

Nick put a proposal together for Upper Deck, hoping it would turn out

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NEW YORK, NY—Radius Book Group announced plans to publish Dare to Make History, by 2018 Olympic gold medalists in women’s ice hockey, Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson. Slated for publication in February 2021, the book shares the authors’ journey to the pinnacle of their sport, all while battling for more equitable treatment as compared to their male counterparts. This book will tell the story of the Lamoureux twins’ hopeful comeback to the U.S. national team as they compete for slots on the USA women’s ice hockey team at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 4–20, 2022, in Beijing, China. It will also chronicle their lives as new mothers competing as elite athletes, their efforts along with almost 150 other women hockey players to start a new professional women’s hockey league, and their contributions as role

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Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson scores the game winning goal to lift the 2019 United States Women’s Team to the gold medal in 2018. models championing the dreams of future generations of girls in sports,

Monique Lamoureux-Morando also scored in USA’s win over Canada, capping their second goal medal victory in team history (1998).

education, and the workplace. Dan Strone, CEO of Trident Media Group, negotiated the deal.

Early in their lives, the Lamoureux twins chose ice hockey to be the sport they wanted to pursue. They didn’t let the absence of girls hockey teams get in their way — they just played on boys teams. Nor did they let competitive adversity on the ice stop them on their way to a thrilling gold-medal victory at the 2018 Olympics, the United States’ first gold medal in women’s ice hockey in 20 years.

They also did not allow roadblocks and discrimination off the ice deter them from taking on the big business of elite international and Olympic sports. The success of Monique, Jocelyne, and their team thrust them into the center of the fray in the struggle for gender equity, whether for female athletes in hockey and in sports in general, or women in the workplace.

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On the ice and in board rooms, they fight for what’s right for current elite women athletes, but more importantly for the next generation of girls who aspire to play hockey. Their battle has inspired girls and women to overcome similar adversity in their lives. This is their story – the story of all girls and women, as well as boys and men, who simply want a level playing field.

“We sacrificed a lot on our road to winning Olympic gold in women’s ice hockey in 2018, just like the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team did to win the World Cup in 2019,” commented Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson. “Despite being among the best in the world for many years, we were treated less well than the men when it came to marketing and training support, as well as compensation, because we are women. In Dare to Make History, we take on the issue of gender equity, both for women in sports and for women in the work world. This issue affects all women and girls, young and old, whether they are elite athletes, or just making a life for themselves. And it is an issue for all of us to take on – men and women. It is great to partner with Radius Book Group to publish our book, because they support our goals.”

Nothing could be more fitting than for Radius to publish Dare to Make History,” said CEO and Publisher Scott Waxman.

“Being a ground-breaking publisher, Radius relishes the opportunity to stand with Monique and Jocelyne on the forefront of the battle for gender equity, not only in professional sports, but also in society at large.”

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differently than it did with Topps.

“I put together what I always envisioned as the opening of each episode.

It was basically me and my kids messing around in front of the camera on a Saturday shooting pucks in the driveway while outlining the premise of the show,” he said.

The premise had him going to New Jersey to capture photos of the 2019 NHL #1 overall draft pick Jack Hughes.

He sent it to Chris Carlin at Upper Deck and two days later Chris was telling him how much he loved the video and wanted to use it to introduce the project.

Nick was excited to say the least: “Holy crap, I’m going to get to do The Card Show: “The Hunt for Hughes”.”

It’s been a mini whirlwind adventure ever since. He has traveled to Washington D.C., where he filmed and did photos for the Upper Deck and NHLPA’s Rookie Showcase. They brought in 27 NHL prospects to hang out, sign cards and memorabilia, and get digitally scanned for EA Sports’ NHL 20. Nick was part of a 5-photographer crew charged with getting photos of these rookies for use on future hockey card releases.

From there it was on to the Prudential Center in Newark for Devils Opening Night where Nick would get one period on the glass to try to get images for Hughes’ Young Guns Rookie Card.

While there, he also hopped around the city and interviewed deli owners, a card shop owner, sports fans at a barbershop,

Nick at Upper Deck headquarters in Carlsbad, California. and the shooter editor of video content for the New Jersey Devils.

The very next day it was back on a plane bound for California. He was in Carlsbad at Upper Deck Headquarters hand-delivering the photos of Jack from the night before.

“I was able to document everything that happens after they receive the photos,” he said. “This is going to be a really cool experience for the collector to

see it go from my camera to their collection.”

The last episode of The Card Show will be filmed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Absolute Sportscards in Savage, Minn.

That’s the day the cards come out and there will be a release party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“I’ll be on hand to talk about the project, facilitate games, hand out prizes, and help guide those who are new to

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or may just be returning to the hobby,’ Nick said.

What started at seven years old as a hobby, has turned into a profession and now has turned into living out a dream. Sure, many kids dream of one day playing in the NHL. But as Nick Wosika proves, there are other ways to get there. You just have to use the same tools: persistence, perseverance, and a whole lotta hard work.

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