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Veterans Cup

**Current Streak** | Millers, 1 (1988-present)

The **Veterans Cup** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1962 to the winner of the season series between the Minneapolis Millers and the St. Paul Victorias of the Twin Cities Hockey League, representing the two primary cities in the metropolitan area. The two are also Minnesota's largest city and its capital. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Cup.

Currently, Minneapolis holds the Cup, having won it back in 1988. The Millers lead the all-time trophy series, 16-11.

## History

In 1962, the Twin Cities Hockey League split into two divisions, with each team only playing one interdivisional game per regular season. As the Millers were assigned to the West Division and the Victorias to the East, the two teams decided to continue their rivalry, adding a trophy to it to honor US military veterans from the Twin Cities. When the Twin Cities League returned to a single-table format for the 1971-72 season, the Veterans Cup adopted its present format of head-to-head or goal difference to determine the winner.

## Rivalry Facts

Although the Millers lead the trophy series, the V's outpace the Mighty Millers in Kellogg Cup wins (4-3), Twin Cities League Titles (19-15) and Super Series appearances (15-11).

Both teams have met in the playoffs 8 times, with the Victorias leading the playoff series 5-3.
White Bear Lake Braves

The **White Bear Lake Braves** are a team of the East Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, the Braves play their home games at the 800-seat White Bear Lake Sports Center.

## History

Before joining the East Metro League, the Braves played their first 21 seasons (1951-1971) as a member of the Twin Cities Hockey League, and as a member of its East Division from 1962-1971.

The Braves have won 4 East Metro League Titles and have appeared in 3 Super Series (1974, 1975 & 1978).

### Legend of the Brave and the White Bear

The Braves name comes from an old legend about how the city of White Bear Lake got its name. The story goes that a Chippewa brave fell in love with a Sioux maiden, the daughter of their Chief. Upon learning of her father's plans to wage war on the Chippewa tribe, she ran to her lover to warn him of the attack. Upon hearing the maiden's warning, the Chippewa brave went to the Sioux village alone, asking the Chief for peace and for his daughter's hand in marriage. The Chief told the young brave that he would give his blessing on one condition; the Brave would have to go and do a brave deed.

The young brave would not have to wait long for his opportunity; one day, as the brave went to meet his lover at their typical meeting place on Manitou Island, he saw her being attacked by a great white bear. After the Chippewa brave dashed to the Sioux maiden's rescue to set her free, she alerted her father and the rest of the Sioux to assist the brave. When they returned, they found the brave had sunk his knife into the great white bear, upon which they both fell to the ground dead. Slowly, the brave and the bear's spirits rose up from their bodies, and it is said that even today, the spirits of the brave and the bear wander the night in search of each other.

### Culture

#### Traditions

White Bear Lake has used Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills" as their entrance song since 1982. Fans sing and clap along, yelling *"Run to the hills, Run for your lives, Run to the hills, Run for your lives!"*

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Wooden Barrel

The Braves' archrivals are the Maplewood Retrievers, against whom they compete for The Wooden Barrel, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). The Barrel was chosen in honor of a sportswriter's words about how the budding rivals "roll out the barrel" every time they play each other.

Currently, the Retrievers hold the Barrel, having won it back in 1983 and holding it the following six years. The Goldies lead the all-time trophy series 10-6.
Yankton Paddlefish

The **Yankton Paddlefish** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1970-71 season. Based in Yankton, South Dakota, the Paddlefish play their home games at the 750-seat Yankton Ice Rink.

## History

The Paddlefish are the third of four MAHL teams to hail from South Dakota (all of which are in the Southwest Association), following the Sioux Falls Packers and Brookings Buffaloes and preceding the Vermillion Trailblazers.

The Paddlefish are named after the unusual-looking, prehistoric fish known for its paddle-like snout often caught in the Missouri River, on whose banks Yankton sits.

In their 18 seasons of play, the Paddlefish have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup playoffs.

### Culture

#### Fishin' in the Dark

Yankton fans have been singing "Fishin' in the Dark" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band during the second intermission of every home game since the 1987 season.

Lyrics:

> *"Lazy yellow moon comin' up tonight, Shinin' through the trees, Crickets are singin' and lightning bugs, Are floatin' on the breeze, baby get ready*
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> *Across the field where the creek turns back, By the old stump row, I'm gonna take you to a special place, That nobody knows baby get ready*
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> *You and me go fishin' in the dark, Lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars, Where the cool grass grows, Down by the river in the full moonlight, We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night, Just movin' slow, Stayin' the whole night through, It feels so good to be with you*
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> *Spring is almost over and the summer's come, And the days are gettin' long, Waited all winter for the time to be right, Just to take you along, baby get ready*
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> *And it don't matter if we sit forever, And the fish don't bite, Jump in the river and cool ourselves, From the heat of the night, baby get ready*
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> *You and me go fishin' in the dark, Lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars, Where the cool grass grows, Down by the river in the full moonlight, We'll be fallin in love in the middle of the night, Just movin' slow, Stayin' the whole night through, It feels so good to be with you*
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> *You and me go fishin', (You and me go fishin in the dark), In the dark lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars, Where the cool grass grows, down by the river, (Down by the light), In the full moonlight we'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night, (We'll be fallin in love), Just movin' slow*
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> *You and me go fishin', (You and me go fishin in the dark), In the dark lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars, Where the cool grass grows, Down by the river in the full moonlight, (Down by the light), We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night..."*
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Wabasha Eagles

The **Wabasha Eagles** are a team of the Valley Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1974-75 season. Based in Wabasha, Minnesota, the Eagles play their home games at the 750-seat Wabasha Ice Center.

## History

The Eagles name refers to the incredible amount of bald eagles that live in Wabasha during the winter, eating fish from the open waters on the Mississippi River.

In their 14 seasons of play thus far, the Eagles have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup playoffs.

### Culture

#### Fly Eagles Fly

Wabasha has been singing a slightly altered version of "Fly Eagles Fly", the anthem of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, since they moved indoors in 1984. The song has led to the team adopting the phrase as their official team slogan.

The song is played early and often, being sung every time the Eagles take to the ice, after every Eagle goal, and after every Wabasha win.

Lyrics:

> *"Fly, Eagles Fly!
> On the road to victory (Fight! Fight! Fight)
> Fight, Eagles fight!
> Score a goal now, 1, 2, 3! (1! 2! 3!)
> Hit 'em low!
> Hit 'em high!
> And watch our Eagles fly!
> Fly, Eagles Fly!
> On the road to victory!
> E-A-G-L-E-S!
> Eagles!"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Lake Pepin Trophy

The Eagles compete against their archrivals the Lake City Skis for the The Lake Pepin Trophy, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Skis hold the Trophy, having won it back in 1988. The all-time trophy series is tied, 2-2.
Crookston Kings

The **Crookston Kings** are a team of the Red River Hockey League, where they have played since their (and the league's) inaugural 1961-62 season. Based in Crookston, Minnesota, the Kings play their home games at the 2,500-seat Winter Sports Arena.

## History

The Kings' nickname references Crookston's original name of Queen City.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Crookston has a tradition of giving out a fake crown to the player of the game after every game. The Crown bearer gets to skate a lap around the rink while being cheered after home wins.

The Kings are sometimes referred to as the "Red Heads", a reference to the red helmets the team has historically worn.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Train Whistle

The Kings compete against their archrivals the Thief River Falls Railers for The Train Whistle, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Kings hold the Whistle, having won it for the first time in 1989 to tie the trophy series at 1-1.
Hibbing Greyhounds

The **Hibbing Greyhounds** are a team of the Iron Range Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1920-21 season. Based in Hibbing, Minnesota, the Greyhounds play their home games at the 3,500-seat Hibbing Memorial Building.

## History

The Greyhounds are the first MAHL team to have an official namesake sponsor; Greyhound Bus Lines, founded in Hibbing in 1914 and now America's largest intercity bus transportation provider.

The Greyhounds have won 4 Kellogg Cups, 14 Iron Range League Titles, & have appeared in 2 Super Series (1969 & 1988).

### Culture

#### Knockin' On Heaven's Door

As a way to celebrate Hibbing's own, Bob Dylan, the Greyhounds have played his hit song "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" during the second intermission of every Hounds home game since 1973. It is tradition for Hibbing fans to stand arm in arm and sway side to side while singing along.

Lyrics:

> *"Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh*
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> *Mama take this badge off of me, I can't use it anymore, It's getting dark, too dark to see, I feel I'm knockin' on heaven's door*
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> *Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door*
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> *Mama put my guns in the ground, I can't shoot them anymore, That long black cloud is comin' down, I feel I'm knockin' on heaven's door*
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> *Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door*
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> *Ooh-ooh-ooh"*
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#### Greyson II

Beginning in 1976, the Greyhounds have a live mascot named Greyson. A living Greyhound, Greyson wears a blue racing jacket with silver piping and a silver "H" for Hibbing. Greyson is a mainstay at every Hounds home game at the Hibbing Memorial Building.

The current Greyson is the second dog to wear the jacket after the original Greyson passed away in 1985.

### Rivalry Trophies

##### Quad City Trophy

The Greyhounds compete with the Virginia Royals, Eveleth Redbirds and Chisholm Flames for the Quad City Trophy, awarded every year to the team which finishes highest among them in the Iron Range League standings.

Currently, the Royals hold the trophy, having won it back in 1989. The Royals lead the all-time trophy series 14-9-6-1.

##### Red Hills Trophy

In addition, the Greyhounds compete with the Grand Rapids Moose for the Red Hills Trophy, awarded to the team which wins their head-to-head series each year (or, if the teams are tied, the one with the higher goal differential).

Currently, the Moose hold the trophy, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1989.

### Retired Numbers

* **6** - C Michael Polich (1950-1961): Two-time Tschida Trophy winner (1954 & 1957), led the Hounds to eight Iron Range League titles and three Kellogg Cups.
The Quartz

**Current Streak** | TBD

**The Quartz** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1989 to the winner of the season series between the Brookings Buffaloes and the Sioux Falls Packers of the Southwest Hockey Association. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Quartz.

## History

The Quartz is a chunk of rose quartz, chosen because of its status as the state mineral of South Dakota (where both the Buffaloes and Packers are based and where the quartz was mined).

Although neither team has won a Kellogg Cup, the Packers outpace the Buffaloes in Southwest Association Titles (10-5) and Super Series appearances (9-4).
East Bethel Cranes

The **East Bethel Cranes** are a team of the Northeast Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1984-85 season. Based in East Bethel, Minnesota, the Cranes play their home games at the 900-seat East Bethel Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Ham Lake Hammers.

## History

The Cranes are named after the Sandhill Crane, a bird so common in the East Bethel area that it has become the city's unofficial symbol.
Red Lake Moccasins

The **Red Lake Moccasins** are a team of the Itasca Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1987-88 season. Based in Red Lake, Minnesota, the Moccasins play their home games at the 750-seat Red Lake Community Center.

## History

The Moccasins are sponsored by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa, formed to give the Red Lake people something to rally around during the winter months. As such, the Mocs are the first and only team in the MAHL to be sponsored by a Native American nation.

The Moccasins name comes from the English translation of Chippewa, "people of the puckered moccasin," with their logo of a man in a headdress facing left coming from the band's vehicle license plates.

Before joining the Itasca Association, the Moccasins played their first four seasons as a member of the Northland Hockey League.

### Red Lake Band of Chippewa

Red Lake is the largest city on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, home of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. Declining membership in the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in the 1930s, the Red Lake people maintain their own unique traditions and customs. The Red Lake land is a closed reservation, meaning that the band holds all land in common and there is no private property.

The Moccasins represent all of the Red Lake Reservation, and as such the roster usually consists entirely of Natives (though people of all ethnicities are allowed as long as they live in Red Lake).

### Culture

#### Traditions

There is a group of 3 drummers that drum throughout all Red Lake home games. Fans clap and chant along with the drums, creating an incredibly unique and intimidating atmosphere for visitors.

#### The War Chant

Red Lake is well known for their usage of the "War Chant", known by some as the "Tomahawk Chop". The chant made famous by the Florida State Seminoles, Kansas City Chiefs, & Atlanta Braves has been adopted and fully embraced by Moccasin fans.

Fans chant along to the music while doing a "chopping" motion with their right arm. This takes place multiple times during the game with the Mocs entering to the chant and fans also belt it out after goals and when trying to get their team back into a game.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Beltrami County Cup

The Moccasins compete against their in-county rivals the Bemidji Blue Ox and Blackduck Mallards for the Beltrami County Cup, awarded to the team which finishes the highest in the standings at the end of the season.

Currently, the Blue Ox hold the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1984 and retaining it the following five years. Bemidji leads the all time series 6-0-0.
Hastings Rivermen

The **Hastings Rivermen** are a team of the St. Croix Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1978-79 season. Based in Hastings, Minnesota, the Rivermen play their home games at the 1,555-seat Hastings Civic Arena.

## History

The Rivermen name references Hastings' location where the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers meet.

Before joining the St. Croix League, the Rivermen played their first 7 seasons (1972-1978) as a founding member of the South Metro Hockey League.

The Rivermen have won 8 League Titles (1 South Metro League Title in 1975 and a League-best 7 St. Croix League Titles) and have appeared in 2 Super Series (1984 & 1988).

### Culture

#### Whiskey River

Hastings fans have locked arm in arm and swayed side to side while belting out Willie Nelson's "Whiskey River" during the second period of every Rivermen home game since 1973.

The song has become synonymous with the team and is their unofficial anthem.

Lyrics:

> *"Whiskey river, take my mind, Don't let her memory torture me, Whiskey river, don't run dry, You're all I've got, take care of me*
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> *Whiskey river, take my mind, Don't let her memory torture me, Whiskey river, don't run dry, You're all I've got, take care of me*
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> *I'm drowning in a whiskey river, Bathin' my memory's mind in the wetness of its soul, Feeling the amber current flowing from my mind, And leaving the heart you left so cold*
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> *Whiskey river, take my mind, And don't let her memory torture me, Whiskey river, don't run dry, You're all I've got, take care of me*
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> *I'm drowning in a whiskey river, Bathin' my memory's mind in the wetness of its soul, Feeling the amber current flowing from my mind, And leaving the heart you left so cold*
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> *Whiskey river, take my mind, (take my mind), Don't let her memory torture me, Whiskey river, don't run dry, You're all I got, take care of me"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Battle for Nininger

The Rivermen compete against their archrivals the Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets in The Battle for Nininger, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). Nininger is a ghost town located between Hastings and Cottage Grove, so whichever team currently holds the rivalry's trophy also gets to "claim" Nininger for their respective city.

Currently, the Rivermen claim Nininger, having won it back in the 1988 Battle after a year in the Yellow Jackets' possession. The Rivermen lead the all-time trophy series, 4-1.
Meine Zeit

Meine Zeit

Tilo Hellmann

Moritz Hippich

**Meine Zeit** ist eine deutsche Band aus Wesel, bestehend aus **Daniel Gilberg**, **Sebastian Kuck**, **Tilo Hellmann** und **Moritz Hippich**. Die Band trat bei My Personal Bundesvision Songcontest 7 mit dem Lied "Lawine" für das Saarland an. Im Finale am 13.Juni 2021 erreichte sie mit insgesamt 107 Punkten den sechsten Platz.
Sariya

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**Sariya** was a character in The Combat Baker and Automaton Waitress series. She was a first class private and served under Sophia Von Rundstadt. She was Heidrig's sister.

## Sypnosis

Sariya and Heidrig were orphans during the Great Europea War. She was extremely sick and needed to rely on her brother for most of the time. After she was abandoned by her brother because of her sickness, she was raised by the military and served when she was 8. However, she only joined in battles when she was recruited by Sophia Von Rundstadt during the raid on the Ministry of Weapon Development. She was killed during that battle.
Hennepin Hockey League

The **Northeast Hockey Association** is an amateur hockey league based in and near Hennepin County, Minnesota, one of the 18 leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League, and one of the 2 leagues in the Twin Cities metro area which began play for the 1982-83 season, along with the Northeast Hockey Association.

Its current champions are the Minnetonka Muskies, who won their 2nd (overall and consecutive) Hennepin League Title in the 1987-88 season. The Mound Marauders hold the record for most Hennepin League Titles won with 4.

## List of Champions

* 1983: Mound Marauders
* 1984: Mound Marauders
* 1985: Mound Marauders
* 1986: Mound Marauders
* 1987: Minnetonka Muskies
* 1988: Minnetonka Muskies
The Holy War Trophy

**Current Streak** | Saints, 4 (1985-present)

**The Holy War Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1960 to the winner of the season series between the St. Paul Saints and the Twin Cities Vulcans (known as the St. Anthony Vulcans from 1977-1979) of the Twin Cities Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the trophy.

Currently, the Saints hold the Holy War Trophy, having won it back in 1985 and holding it the following 3 years to take the 16-13 lead in the all-time trophy series.

## History

The Saints and Vulcans have been bitter rivals from the very start, dating back to original Saints center Lou Tschida's issues with several of his teammates, most notably fellow center Maurice Martin (with whom he would get into shouting matches and even fights). After the Saints lost the 1919 semifinals to the Minneapolis Millers, Martin blamed Tschida for their loss. That would prove to be the last straw for Tschida, as he gathered up some of his more sympathetic Saints teammates as well as Minneapolis co-workers to form the Vulcans, whose name and visual identity were chosen to be the opposite of the Saints'.

Since then, the teams have been bitter rivals in the Holy War, for which the trophy was added in 1960.

## Rivalry Facts

The Saints and Vulcans have each won one Kellogg Cup; the Vulcans won it in their inaugural 1920 season (still the only MAHL first-year expansion team to do so), while the Saints won theirs in 1946, defeating the Vulcans four games to two in the Finals.

However, the Vulcans outpace the Saints in Twin Cities League titles (10-9) and in Super Series appearances (6-3). Both teams have met in the playoffs seven times, with the Saints leading the playoff series 4-3.
The Wishbone Trophy

**Current Streak** | Mustangs, 6 (1983-present)

**The Wishbone Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1982 to the winner of the season series between the Austin Mavericks and the Rochester Mustangs of the Valley Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Trophy.

Currently, Rochester holds the Trophy, having won it for the first time in 1983 and holding it the following 5 years to take the 6-1 lead in the all-time trophy series.

## History

With the Mavericks and Mustangs emerging as top contenders in the MAHL, a strong rivalry started brewing between them. Because of Austin's meat packing history (as the home of George A. Hormel & Company, makers of SPAM and sponsors of the Mavericks) and Rochester's medical history (as the home of the world-famous Mayo Clinic), a wishbone was chosen as their rivalry trophy to represent both towns.

The Mavs outpace the Stangs in Kellogg Cups (1-0), while the Stangs outpace the Mavs in Valley League Titles (19-4) and Super Series appearances (8-5). The teams have met in the playoffs 4 times, with the Mavs winning 3 out of 4 meetings.
Nodak Cup

**Current Streak** | Jets, 3 (1987-present)

The **Nodak Cup** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1977 to the winner of the season series between two teams based in the state of North Dakota, the Fargo Titans and the Grand Forks Jets. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Cup.

Currently, Grand Forks holds the Cup, having won it back in 1987 and holding it the following two years. The Jets lead the all-time trophy series, 8-5.

## Rivalry Facts

Although neither team has won the Kellogg Cup, the Jets outpace the Titans in Red River league Titles (8-5) and Super Series appearances (4-3).

The Titans and Jets have met twice in the playoffs, with the Jets winning both meetings.
Beltrami County Cup

**Current Streak** | Blue Ox, 6 (1984-present)

The **Beltrami County Cup** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1984 to the team who finishes the highest in the Itasca Hockey Association standings among the 3 teams based in Beltrami County, Minnesota; the Bemidji Blue Ox, Blackduck Mallards and Red Lake Moccasins. It is one of 6 rivalry trophies in the MAHL to be contested among more than two teams, along with the Quad City Trophy in the Iron Range Hockey League, The Agate in the Lake Superior Hockey League, the City of Lakes Trophy in the Twin Cities Hockey League, the Metropolitan Bowl in the Red River Hockey League and The Pyramid in the South Metro Hockey League.

Currently, Bemidji holds the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1984 and holding it the following 5 years to lead the all-time trophy series, 6-0-0.

## Rivalry Facts

Before the Blue Ox, Mallards and Moccasins helped form the Itasca Association, they competed for the Cup for its first 4 seasons in the Northland Hockey League.

## Series standings

 **Blackduck Mallards** | 0
 **Red Lake Moccasins** | 0
Dayton Dukes

The **Dayton Dukes** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1988-89 season. Based in Dayton, Minnesota, the Dukes play their home games at the 600-seat Dayton Ice Arena.

## History

### Culture

#### Traditions

Dayton has used Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" as their victory song since their inaugural 1989 season. The song is played over the sound system after every Dukes home win.

### Bully

Since their inception, the Dukes have been represented by a body-costumed mascot named Bully, a gray bulldog with powder blue eyes. A left-handed mascot, Bully can be seen skating around the ice and hyping up the crowd at all Dukes home games at Dayton Ice Arena.
Minnetonka Muskies

The **Minnetonka Muskies** are a team of the Hennepin Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1982-83 season. Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, the Muskies play their home games at the 1,000-seat Minnetonka Arena.

## History

The Muskies are named after the Muskellunge, a large predatory fish famously found in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

Before joining the Hennepin League, the Muskies played their first 10 seasons (1962-1971) as a member of the Twin Cities Hockey League and its West Division, then their subsequent 11 (1972-1982) as a founding member of the West Metro Hockey League, making them the second MAHL team to have called three leagues home (after the Albert Lea Dragoons, who have played in the Twin Cities, Valley and Blue Earth Leagues).

The Muskies have won 3 League Titles; 1 West Metro League Title (1976) and 2 Hennepin League Titles (1987 & 1988). In addition, the Muskies have appeared in 4 Super Series.

### Culture

#### Bring It to the Net Tonka

Minnetonka has been using "Bring It to the Net Tonka!" as their battle cry since the mid 1970's.

The term began when Mrs. Snuggerud (mother of one of the Muskies) began screaming it over, and over, and over during Musky games.

It began as a bit of an inside joke among fellow Musky fans, but has now been fully embraced and beloved by Minnetonka as the teams official motto.

#### Traditions

Musky fans have been singing "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince during the second intermission of every home game since the release of the movie *Purple Rain.* In the movie Prince shouts out the cities namesake lake, saying "You have to purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka."
Roseville Rockets

The **Roseville Rockets** are a team of the East Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Roseville, Minnesota, the Rockets play their home games at the 2,100-seat Roseville Ice Arena.

## History

The Rockets have won 4 East Metro League titles and appeared in 1 Super Series (1981).

Before joining the East Metro League, the Rockets played their first 9 seasons (1962-1971) as a member of the Twin Cities Hockey League and its East Division.

### Culture

#### Rocket Man

Roseville has a tradition of fans joining each other arm in arm and swaying side to side while singing Elton John's "Rocket Man" during the second intermission of every Rocket home game.

Lyrics

> *"She packed my bags last night, pre-flight,* *Zero hour, 9 a.m.,* *And I'm gonna be high as a kite by then,* *I miss the Earth so much, I miss my wife,* *It's lonely out in space,* *On such a timeless flight*
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> *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find,* *I'm not the man they think I am at home,* *Oh, no, no, no,* *I'm a rocket man,* *Rocket man,* *Burning out his fuse up here alone*
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> *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find,* *I'm not the man they think I am at home,* *Oh, no, no, no,* *I'm a rocket man,* *Rocket man,* *Burning out his fuse up here alone*
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> *Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids,* *In fact, it's cold as hell,* *And there's no one there to raise them if you did,* *And all the science, I don't understand,* *It's just my job five days a week,* *A rocket man,* *A rocket man*
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> *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find,* *I'm not the man they think I am at home,* *Oh, no, no, no,* *I'm a rocket man,* *Rocket man,* *Burning out his fuse up here alone*
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> *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find,* *I'm not the man they think I am at home,* *Oh, no, no, no,* *I'm a rocket man,* *Rocket man,* *Burning out his fuse up here alone*
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> *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *And I think it's gonna be a long, long time,* *Oh, I think it's gonna be a long, long time"*
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Fergus Falls Cyclones

The **Fergus Falls Cyclones** are a team of the Central Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1987-88 season. Based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the Cyclones play their home games at the 1,300-seat Fergus Falls Ice Arena.

## History

Before joining the Central Association, the Cyclones played their first seven seasons (1947-1953) as a member of the Northland Hockey League and their next 34 seasons as a charter member of the Granite Hockey League.

The Cyclones name references the Tornado of 1919 which devastated Fergus Falls, killed 57 people and remains the second-deadliest tornado in Minnesota history.

The Cyclones have won 3 League Titles (2 Granite League Titles in 1975 & 1982 and 1 Central Association Title in 1988) and have appeared in 2 Super Series (1984 & 1988).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Fergus Falls has played The Beatles' "Hey Jude" during the second intermission of every home game since 1968. Fans sway side to side while singing along, arm in arm, yelling *"Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude..."*

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Bronze Otter

The Cyclones compete with their archrivals the Alexandria Norsemen for The Bronze Otter, awarded to the team which wins their head-to-head series each year (or, if the teams are tied, the one with the higher goal differential).

Currently, the Norsemen hold the Otter, having won it back in 1989. The Cyclones lead the all-time trophy series 6-4.
Mason City Musicians

The **Mason City Musicians** are a team of the Blue Earth Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1967-68 season. Based in Mason City, Iowa, the Musicians play their home games at the 1,500-seat North Iowa Ice Arena.

## History

The Musicians are the first MAHL team to hail from the state of Iowa, and one of only three teams in the league from the Hawkeye State (predecing the Sioux Falls Shockers and the Spirit Lake Stampeders of the Southwest Hockey Association.)

### Mason City's Musical Heritage

The Musicians name honors Mason City's musical heritage, in particular its status as the hometown of Meredith Wilson, best known as the composer and lyricist for the 1957 musical *The Music Man* (which Warner Bros. later adapted into a movie in 1962).

In addition, Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) was the airport from which rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper took off on February 3, 1959 following a concert in nearby Clear Lake; their plane would later crash, leaving no survivors in the tragedy known as "The Day The Music Died".

### Culture

#### Piano Man

Mason City fans have locked arms and swayed side to side while singing Billy Joel's "Piano Man" during the second intermission of every home game since 1974, when the Musicians moved indoors.

Fans sing the entire song, but are extra loud while singing *"La, la-la, di-di-da, La-la di-di-da da-dum!"*

#### Seventy Six Trombones

The official team anthem of the Musicians is "Seventy Six Trombones" from the musical *The Music Man*. The musical takes place in an alternate version of Mason City called "River City", a popular nickname for Mason City.

Musician fans sing and clap along with the tune after every Mason City goal & home win.

Lyrics:

> *"Seventy six trombones led the Musicians, Seventy six trombones led the big parade, With a hundred and ten cornets close at hand. They were followed by rows and rows of the finest virtuosos, The cream of ev'ry famous band.*
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> *Seventy six trombones led the big parade, When the order to march rang out loud and clear. Starting off with a big bang bong on a Chinese gong, By a big bang bonger at the rear.*
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River Falls Rapids

The **River Falls Rapids** are a team of the St. Croix Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1978-79 season. Based in River Falls, Wisconsin, the Rapids play their home games at the 1,800-seat Hunt Arena on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

## History

The Rapids' name references the city's name, which in turn references its location on the shores of the Kinnickinnic River.

The Rapids are one of six MAHL teams based in the state of Wisconsin, joining their St. Croix League rivals the Eau Claire Rubber Kings, Chippewa Falls Chippewas and Menomonie Sawyers as well as the Superior Lakers (Lake Superior Hockey League) and the La Crosse Brewers (Valley Hockey League).

Before joining the St. Croix League, the Rapids played their inaugural 1978 season as a member of the East Metro Hockey League.

### Culture

#### Traditions

River Falls fans are known to wear the team color of blue whenever the Rapids are playing, turning the stands into a sea of blue on game days.

#### The Victory Polka

River Falls fans sing, clap, & dance along to the tune of the "Beer Barrel Polka" after every Rapids win. Since the song is only played after wins, it is known by fans as the "Victory Polka".

Lyrics:

> *"Roll out the barrel, We'll have a barrel of fun*
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Anoka Warriors

The **Anoka Warriors** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Anoka, Minnesota, the Warriors play their home games at the 1,500-seat Anoka Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with league rivals the Champlin Commodores.

## History

Before joining the North Metro League, the Warriors played their first 7 seasons (1965-1971) as a member of the Twin Cities Hockey League and its West Division.

The Warriors have won 5 North Metro League Titles, the most of any team in the league, and have appeared in 2 Super Series (1985 & 1986).

### Culture

#### Bang the Drum All Day

What started exclusively against Coon Rapids in their battle for the War Drum has become an every game tradition in Anoka.

The Warriors play "Bang the Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren after goals and wins while fans sing and clap along.

Lyrics:

> *"I don't want to work, I want to bang on the drum all day, I don't want to play, I just want to bang on the drum all day*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The War Drum

The Warriors compete against their archrivals the Coon Rapids Bandits for The War Drum, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). The team that holds the Drum is known to bang on it throughout games against the other while in possession of it.

Currently, the Warriors hold the Drum, having won it back in 1989. The Warriors lead the all-time trophy series 5-3.
Keewatin Kellys

The **Keewatin Kellys** are a team of the Iron Range Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1972-73 season. Based in Keewatin, Minnesota, the Kellys play their home games at the 750-seat Keewatin Ice Garden.

## History

The Kellys' name references their primary color, Kelly Green.

In their 17 seasons of play, the Kellys have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup playoffs.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Keewatin fans are known for filling the seats in a sea of kelly, turning every home game into a green out.
Woodbury Woodchucks

The **Woodbury Woodchucks** are a team of the East Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1982-83 season. Based in Woodbury, Minnesota, the Woodchucks play their home games at the 1,178-seat Cottage Grove Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with the Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets of the St. Croix Hockey League.

## History

The Woodchucks name is a play on the city's name and also references a species of rodent native to the area, the Groundhog (aka Woodchuck).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Woodbury fans have a chant that they say together after Woodchuck goals. Here is an example, say the Chucks just scored their third goal of the game, the crowd will then chant *"How many goals will the Woodchucks score, if the Woodchucks could score Three?"* A play on the popular "how much wood could a woodchuck chuck" tongue-twister.

### Chucky

Beginning in 1984, the Woodchucks have a body-costumed mascot named Chucky, a brown woodchuck with black eyes. Standing at six feet tall, Chucky can be seen cheering on the Chucks at all home games at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena.
St. Joseph Friars

The **St. Joseph Friars** are a team of the Granite Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1986-87 season. Based in St. Joseph, Minnesota, the Friars play their home games at the 800-seat St. Joseph Ice Arena.

## History

In addition to St. Joseph, the Friars also represent nearby Collegeville Township, home of St. John's University, a Roman Catholic private college.

The Friars name references the city's Catholic heritage, and its logo depicts the city's Church of St. Joseph, built by Catholic immigrants in 1869.

St. Joseph is also home to the grave of Annella Zervas at Saint Benedict's Monastery which is a place of pilgrimage for some Catholics. She is considered a Servant of God and is the closest Minnesota has to a canonized Catholic Saint.

### Culture

#### When the Saints Go Marching In

Since their inaugural season, St. Joseph has played "When the Saints Go Marching In" on the organ every time the Friars take to the ice at home. Fans sing and clap along to the tune.

Lyrics:

> *"Oh, when the Saints go marching in*
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### Season-By-Season Results

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Pelican Rapids Petes

The **Pelican Rapids Petes** are a team of the Itasca Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1987-88 season. Based in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the Petes play their home games at the 800-seat Pelican Rapids Ice Garden.

## History

Before joining the Itasca Association, the Petes played their first eleven seasons as a member of the Red River Hockey League.

The Petes are named after "Pelican Pete," the 15-foot pelican statue at Mill Ponds Dam on the shores of the Pelican River in the town of Pelican Rapids.

In their thirteen seasons of play, the Petes have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup playoffs.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Nobody knows who started it, but the Pelican Rapids Petes use a unique rallying cry of "Woooh Petey!" It's a go-to for any Petes fan and you'll hear it all over the arena on Pelican Rapids game days.

### Pelican Pete

Beginning in 1988 to coincide with their inaugural season in the Itasca Association, the Petes have a body-costumed mascot named Pelican Pete, a 6' white pelican with an orange bill and feet and blue eyes. Named after the 15-foot pelican statue in Pelican Rapids which is also the team's namesake, Pete can be seen at all Petes home games at Pelican Rapids Ice Garden.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Peliduck Trophy

The Petes compete against their archrivals the Detroit Lakes Wood Ducks for the Peliduck Trophy, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Wood Ducks hold the Trophy, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1988 and holding it the following year.
Le Sueur Green Giants

The **Le Sueur Green Giants** are a team of the Blue Earth Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1970-71 season. Based in Le Sueur, Minnesota, the Green Giants play their home games at the 500-seat Le Sueur Community Center.

## History

### Valley of the Jolly Green Giant

The Green Giants name references their owner and sponsor, the Le Sueur-based Green Giant Company, makers of Green Giant frozen and canned vegetables.

Because of the company's success, the Minnesota Valley is known as the "Valley of the Jolly Green Giant," inspiring the titular mascot known for his tall green stature, leafy suit, wide smile, and booming "Ho! Ho! Ho!" laugh.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Le Sueur has been playing "Jolly Green Giant" by The Kingsmen after wins since their move indoors in 1975.

Giant fans are known for going all in on the teams namesake color, dressing in green from head to toe on Le Sueur game days.
Alexandria Norsemen

The **Alexandria Norsemen** are a team of the Central Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1987-88 season. Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, the Norsemen play their home games at the 1,800-seat Runestone Community Center.

## History

Before joining the Granite League, the Norsemen played their first three seasons (1951-1953) as a member of the Northland Hockey League and their next 34 seasons (1954-1987) as a charter member of the Granite Hockey League.

The Norsemen nickname comes from the city's strong population of Scandinavian immigrants, as well as the legend of Norsemen visiting the land which would become the city in the 1300s according to the Kensington Runestone.

The Norse have appeared in 3 Super Series (1983, 1985 & 1986) and have won 1 Central Association Title (1989).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Alexandria is known for their Gjallarhorn, a war horn from the viking age. The Norsemen take the ice for every period to the sound of someone blowing the Gjallarhorn.

The Norsemen have the tradition of playing "Take On Me" by the Norwegian pop band a-ha. Fans sing along and yell out *"Take on me (Take on me), Take me on (Take on me), I'll be gone, In a day or two!"*

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Bronze Otter

The Norsemen compete with their archrivals the Fergus Falls Cyclones for The Bronze Otter, awarded to the team which wins their head-to-head series each year (or, if the teams are tied, the one with the higher goal differential).

Currently, the Norsemen hold the Otter, having won it back in 1989. The Cyclones lead the all-time trophy series 6-4.