John O'Halon: The arena is not opened year round; sad to say, but if you have some extra money you can part with, you could help us cement the floor and upgrade the plant and then there would be ice 12 months a year - just a thought!! Yes, we have men that are close to your age, 57 ~ right filter?? - there are many more that are younger but there seems to be a good mix of ages. The 'mature' men play every Wed and Sun night for a couple hours. They are not in a league - they scrimmage just for the exercise and the love of the game. Hope this tidbit info helps you!!

Hey,Sabe, good job and you are not alone, today was my first ibuprofen free day. Lots of fun though--totally worth it!!!!

Thanks to all the alumni that came back and played - it was great!!

Thanks again to everyone invovled to make the alumni tourney happen. It was the best part of Christmas.. (p.s. im still sore!)

take care

It's 6:15am on the 21st of December. My kids and I have been counting down ever since Kal started this plan. Its like "coming home to the family...the hockey family" We have moved around so much in the past 4 years but Rugby will always be home to us. We are deeply honored to have the tourney named after Mike. He so loved to freeze his little ass in the penalty box even the last weeks of his life.
   It will be so fun to see everyone and hear about your lives, old times, and future plans. Oh how I do love to visit. I've got my Ice Hawk sweatshirt packed, the camcorder charged and ready, and will be on our way...oh yeah I forgot the hard part... getting the queen out of bed,packed,beautiful, etc. See you at the Arena! PS thanks for all the hard work you all put in for our fun! Hockey Mom X 3

Thinkin' of moving to Rugby. Is the arena open year round,and are there any really old folks like me who still play hockey( over 60)? Thanks

The game Friday evening will be between the Jr. Gold and who ever from the Alumni can make it. There will be admission charged. The charge will be $5 per adult, $2 per student/Seniors, preschool free. The admission will also get you a free BBQ, chips, lemonaide/coffee. Also the price of admission for the Saturday and Sunday games is $5.00 per person for each day all day. What a deal -

No Betty it was the Kitchens Best Group

Hey Hockey Fans,

I will be back that weekend for this fine time at the Rugby Hockey Arena.
Will share with you all about that famous goalie, Nathan. It will be good to see everyone again.

Ness: It must be Kuhnhenn-Bartsch-Garnas!!

WOW, here I am it is 2:00 am and I am at work not out and about ripping up the town. As I sit at me desk trying to figure out why in the world would I want to put skates on and go chase a little black puck around and be stiff and sore for about 4 weeks is beyond me, I guess you could say I love the game and miss it so much. This touney will be a blast, Hey Ness and Filter I found out in my age that there is a new way to use WINDSOR it is called Windsor Pilates you guys need to try it out. My most favorite times in Ice Hawk history have to be:
1.Kal Trplett breaking my cup during a slap shot incident in a Jr. Gold game. You should have seen the look on Filters face.
2. The time when I dumped Robin Ness just passed the blue line (WOW) you should have seen the look on my face.
3. Does the Al Wentz Arena have heat yet? Cold Days and Nights
4. Coaching all of the great kids what a blast.
5. The smell of the Jr. Gold locker room and how the smell drifted up into the ref's room, and the music (Oh My) can the please turn that stuff down.
Hope to spend time and see you all there. I know I put my skates and stuff somewhere, I will start looking. Ness do you think you can take a little off the edges but not to much..
Eric

For information on teams and game times for the 1st Annual Mike Thorson Alumni Tournament, please visit the Oldtimers Tournament page on the Web Site.
Thank You

Betty

I still have a headache from the tourney in 2001. Looking forward to going back to Rugby for the Alumni Tourney. See you guys then.

5 no 6 Ice Hawk Memories:
1. Lois Chandler, Becky Bartsch and myself sitting in the concession area watching the zam go by!! (you had to be there to understand)
2. Painting 4' x 8' advertising signs using the overhead projector!!
3. Every charter bus trip we took to Crosby, Sidney & Watford City - they were awesome.
4. Celebrating in the motel with the Jr. Gold team & parents and the PW team & parents at the 2001 state tournament in Fargo - that's when we really got to know Blair!!
5. Watching Jason, Kal and Kurt play their last game as an Ice Hawk.
6. From Minot to Crosby to Watford City to Dickinson to Fargo to Grand Forks & Grafton, all the friendships that I have made because my boys played the coolest game on earth has been 'priceless'!!

I just touched the surface.....

I recently sent out an email to all team members on game times and teams. If you did not get this email and are still unsure when you play. Email me @ triplett_19@hotmail.com or call 208-0659. Thanks.

Top 5 Hockey memories:
1. Sr Year 2000-2001
2. State Jr gold in Rugby - 1999 3rd place finish
3. 1st year of Squirts - Winning the Minot League
4. 2nd year of Squirts - Winning every dam tournament we entered
5. Night after my last game in the hotel with coaches and parents.


Lets hears some others

Special Invitation to All Rugby Ice Hawk Alumni - Family - Friends

Dinner/Social at the Rugby Eagles Saturday night December 22. The meal will be prepared by Theresa Wangler. It is roast beef, mashed potatoes/gravy, salad, etc. and of course scotch-a-roo bars!! The meal will be served from 6-10pm. Tell all your friends and family. Bring pictures, scrapebooks, videos - anything you want to share and talk about the good ol' hockey days at RAHA.

See ya' there!