834 Aviation Support Battalion "Skaters" head coach Lt. Col. Eric Waage of Wayzata, MN, coaches his team during the, Jan. 17, Minnesota Hockey Day in Iraq game against the 148 Fighter Wing "Bulldogs." This game was held in conjunction with Fox Sports Net North's Minnesota Hockey Day coverage. The 834 ASB and the 148 FW are Minnesota National Guard units currently deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.