Here are this year’s winners and the nice things their teams had to say about them! Congrats to all the winners!
brat but it’s a hockey team – Logan Anderson On a positive team with a web of support amongst the players, it’s difficult to choose. Logan was one of our players who switched from L1, which is a big leap, and worked hard to successfully integrate into L2. But beyond his positive energy, Jayne Gretzky helped raise funds for the league at the annual Turnabout show, benefiting all league members and Classic participants. Logan all the way!
bRed – Sarah Quinn Mehrkens Quinn exemplifies the MGHA all the way. She brings a certain joie de vivre to the locker room and bench. She is always positive and supportive of her teammates. She was willing to play any position (except goalie, but who can blame her there). And, she has the best bread-related cheers! We are a better team for having her on it.
Dark Magic – Tevis Linser Tevis always brings a great attitude to the games, he is a very skilled player who does a great job incorporating his teammates into the game.
GeriHattricks – John Stephany He’s tall and he makes every game fun, no matter what the score is. John has been a consistently positive teammate both on the ice and on the bench. It’s great to hear his encouragement from the bench during the game!
Homo Depot – Sonny Graves Sonny has infectious energy and always cheering loudly to encourage teammates!
Ice-O-Topes – Anna Celaya Anna is an unselfish player who really models the MGHA way! She consistently sets up teammates for scoring opportunities, even when she could be taking shots herself. She’s been willing to step in and help coach the team when captains are gone and she was one of the first people to volunteer to bake treats for the team! A rockstar!
IceKEA – Jude Delinger Jude has grown astronomically in confidence throughout the season, and is always such a positive presence in the locker room and on the bench.
Mustard Militia – Travis Kraemer Travis shows up to every game and practice ready to play and is willing to play any position. Travis is quick on his skates, knows his positioning, and is a great teammate!
Oops! All Kermits! – Sam Hess Sam is the embodiment of Kermit spirit, from making sure our mascot’s there to cheer us on, to coming up with on-theme pre-period chants. Not to mention always being a supportive teammate, from locker-room to bench to on-ice and beyond. It’s been a delight to be on Sam’s team this year, and see the life he brings to the team. For Miss Piggy!
Peppermint Patties – Erich Manthey Erich is not only a talented goalie, but he’s a chill guy on and off the ice. He’s passionate, but doesn’t get overly intense or down on himself or teammates. He’s been a positive force all season through wins and losses, and he’s always the first to lift up his teammates between periods.
Pineapples Under the Sea – Rob Kalejta Rob was not a named captain for our team this year, but he provided a lot of leadership by example. In addition to directing traffic and creating lots of opportunities for us on the ice, he also helped keep us organized and accountable to our team strategies by consistently communicating with teammates during line changes. We appreciate how well he exemplified the MGHA Way!
The Pollinators – Gloria Ambrowiak Gloria is always happy, willing to play anywhere, and sub for other teams that need help. Gloria is continuously learning and generous with the puck, a fantastic teammate and human!
Red W(h)ine Supernova – Alpha Boldhart Alpha is the friendliest and most enthusiastic human!! I have been on a team with them multiple times now, and every time they are the player who makes me feel the most welcome, and brings the best energy into the locker room and on the ice. They have excellent on-ice dance moves and truly make the league fun to play in. I am so grateful every time I am on a team with them!!
Rink Pony Club – Jen Gihring Jen always has a positive, upbeat energy and is fun to be around. She makes everyone feel at ease and gives us lots of laughs!She always brought the energy to our games. Jen is a great player and teammate!
RoyalTeas – Emma Carroll Emma is a wonderful player to have on the team, and a fierce defense keeping our team strong!
Tealetubbies – Abi Conners Abi had a stellar first year in the MGHA. She has a positive attitude and encouraging outlook. She gives detailed feedback and coached us to see our growth in each small moment. Her dedication to supporting individuals, fostering teamwork, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued makes her an irreplaceable asset. She goes “all the way” to ensure that the game remains enjoyable for everyone involved. Thanks for being you, Abi!
We All Scream – AJ Rezin AJ is an absolute light on our team. They also are a leader. From organizing our team’s group chat, making sure our locker room playlist was on point, hosting a cookie decorating party during the holidays with our team, and staying late after every game just to chat with their fellow teammates – AJ brings positivity to everything they do – and truly makes it fun to be on the ice every Sunday. As a new player to the MGHA this year, they quickly learned what the MGHA way meant, and exuded that in everything they did this year!
Yeti to Rumble – Mandy Morrow Mandy is overall a great captain. She was very efficient with her emails which included hockey videos on positioning, which helped me learn my position better. I admire how willing she is to share her knowledge, lead others, and help coach and assist other players. She shows the MGHA way all the way!