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Minneapolis Bakers

The **Minneapolis Bakers** (officially nicknamed the **Doughboys**) are a team of the Twin Cities Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1929-30 season. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Bakers play their home games at the 5,500-seat Parade Ice Garden, sharing a hometown and a home ice with their in-city rivals the Minneapolis Millers.

## History

The Bakers are named in honor of the Minneapolis' baking history, serving as the home to companies such as Pillsbury. In addition, their official Doughboys nickname ties in to the official name and honors the Twin Cities' military history, namely as the home of the US Army base Fort Snelling.

From 1930 until 1965, the team was known as the **Minneapolis Bruins**, named in honor of the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins, who won the Stanley Cup the year before the new team began play. Although the team hoped the brand would bring them success, their history has been less than stellar, having only reached the playoffs once as a solo team (in 1942) and since then never finishing higher than sixth, their 46-year playoff drought remaining the longest in the MAHL.

Because of the Bruins' losing history, during the 1965 Kellogg Cup Playoffs, a rename-the-team contest was held to determine a new brand for the team for 1966 and beyond.  Five finalists were selected; **Archers**, **Bakers**, **Flying Aces**, **Jesters** and **Musicians**. After the contest ran for a month, the new Bakers name, logo and colors were officially announced.

From 1932-1940, the Bruins merged with the Millers to form Minneapolis Hockey Club (which had been the Millers' name before rebranding) because of increased financial difficulties in light of the Great Depression.

From 1962-1971, the Bruins/Bakers played as a member of the TCHL's West Division before the league returned to its single-table format.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Minneapolis honors their army roots by having a military color guard present the US, Minnesota, and POW/MIA flags for the national anthem before every Baker home game.

Baker fans are known for using "Shaker Baker" as a rallying cry and show of support for the Doughboys. The phrase has become the official motto of the team.

### Baker Bill

Beginning in 1977, the Bakers have a mascot named Baker Bill, a real person dressed in a baker's uniform, wearing a white chef's hat and coat with army green trim, army green pants and shiny black shoes. Baker Bill is a mainstay at every Doughboys home game at the Parade Ice Garden.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### City of Lakes Trophy

The Bakers compete against their in-city rivals the Minneapolis Millers, Nokomis Skippers and Twin Cities Vulcans for the City of Lakes Trophy, awarded to the team which finishes the highest in the standings at the end of the season.

Currently, the Millers hold the Trophy, having won it for the first time in 1984 after and holding it the following 4 years. The Millers lead the all-time trophy series, 5-3-0, with the Bakers and Skippers not yet having won it as of 1988.
Fort Frances Trappers

The **Fort Frances Trappers** are a team of the Northland Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1949-50 season. Based in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, the Trappers play their home games at the 1,500-seat Fort Frances Gardens.

## History

The Trappers are named in honor of the fur trappers and traders who founded the city. They were the second Canadian team to join the MAHL (following the Thunder Bay Giants of the Lake Superior Hockey League).

So far, the Trappers have won 3 Northland League Titles (1954, 1979 & 1983) and have appeared in 3 Super Series (1979, 1982 & 1983).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Fans are known to show up to Trapper games wearing Trapper Hats, perfect for the brutal Fort Frances winters.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Can-Am Cup

The Trappers' archrivals are the International Falls Ice, against whom they compete for the Can-Am Cup, 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 Ice hold the Cup, having won it back in 1988 and holding it the following year. The Ice lead the all-time trophy series, 20-18.
The Maple Leaf Trophy

**Current Streak** | Monarchs, 5 (1985-present)

**The Maple Leaf Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1967 to the winner of the season series between two teams based in the Canadian province of Manitoba, the Steinbach Barbarians and the Winnipeg Monarchs. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the trophy.

Currently, Winnipeg holds the trophy, having won it back in 1984 and holding it the following 4 years. The Monarchs lead the all-time trophy series, 14-9.

## Rivalry Facts

The Monarchs outpace the Barbarians in Kellogg Cups (2-0), Northland League Titles (5-2) and Super Series (4-2).

The Bruisers and Barbs have met twice in the playoffs, with each team each having won 1 meeting each.
Red Wing Chiefs

The **Red Wing Chiefs** are a team of the Valley Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since its inaugural 1949-50 season. Based in Red Wing, Minnesota, the Chiefs play their home games at the 2,000-seat George A. Bergwall Arena.

## History

Before joining the Valley League, the Chiefs played their first 4 seasons (1946-1949) in the Twin Cities Hockey League.

The Chiefs have won 2 Valley League Titles (1978 & 1987) and appeared in 2 Super Series (1978 & 1984).

### Culture

#### The Beer Barrel Polka

Red Wing fans sing, clap, & dance along to the tune of the "Beer Barrel Polka" after every period and every Chiefs win.

The popular drinking song has been played at every Red Wing home game since their move indoors in 1983.

Lyrics:

> *"Roll out the barrel, We'll have a barrel of fun*
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> *Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run*
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> *Zing Boom Terrara*
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> *Now it's time to roll the barrel*
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> *For the gang's all here!*
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> *Roll out the barrel, We'll have a barrel of fun*
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> *Zing Boom Terrara*
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### Chief Red Wing

From 1974-1981, the Chiefs had a mascot, Chief Red Wing (named after the city's and team's namesake). "Chief," as he was frequently called, was a man dressed in Native American garb, carrying a spear and wearing deer-skin clothing and a headdress with red and white feathers (Red Wing's colors).

Soon after his introduction, the Chief became a controversial figure, as, despite representing the team and city's namesake, he was portrayed by a white man, much to the consternation of those who believe he should be portrayed by a Native American, preferably one from Chief Red Wing's own Mdewakanton Dakota tribe. Such controversies led to the Chief's retirement in 1981.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Big Boot

The Chiefs compete against their archrivals the Northfield Outlaws for the The Big Boot, 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 Chiefs hold the Boot, having won it for the first time in 1987. The Chiefs lead the all-time trophy series, 2-1.
Lutsen Mountaineers

The **Lutsen Mountaineers** are a team of the Lake Superior Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1985-86 season. Based in Lutsen, Minnesota, the Mountaineers play their home games at the 600-seat Lutsen Ice Arena.

## History

A part of the only area in Minnesota with actual mountains, Lutsen is home to the Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the state. Because of the Lake Superior League's incredible popularity in the area, a group of investors reached out to the resort regarding building an arena and fielding a team. After years of planning, the Lutsen Ice Arena finally opened in time for the Mountaineers' inaugural 1985-86 season, with Lutsen Mountains serving as the team's official sponsor (hence the Mountaineers name).

### Culture

#### Traditions

The Mountaineers have played John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" during the second intermission of every home game, fans sing along to the entire song.

### Mountain Man

Beginning in 1986, the Mountaineers have a mascot named Mountain Man, a real person dressed in classic mountaineer attire and carrying a vintage musket. Mountain Man can be seen at all Mountaineers home games at Lutsen Ice Arena, where he is known to fire a blank from his musket every time the Mountaineers score a goal.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Agate

The Mountaineers' main rivals are the Grand Marais Explorers, Silver Bay Beavers and Two Harbors Wolfpack, against whom, they compete for The Agate, a Lake Superior agate awarded to the team which finishes the highest in the standings at the end of the season.

Currently, the Explorers hold the Agate, having won it back in 1989. The Explorers and Wolfpack are tied for the all-time trophy series lead at 5-5-4-0, with the Mountaineers not having won it yet as of 1989.

### Season-By-Season Results

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The Wood Slab

**Current Streak** | Mavericks, 2 (1987-present)

**The Wood Slab** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1953 to the winner of the season series between the South St. Paul Mavericks and the West St. Paul Waves 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 Slab.

The Slab is carved with a letter in the middle which reads "M" for Mavericks when turned on one side, and "W" for Waves when turned on the other. The winning team displays the Slab in the direction of their nickname for as long as they are in possession of it.

Currently, the Mavericks hold the Slab, having won it back in 1987 and holding it the following year to lead the all-time trophy series, 19-17.

## Rivalry Facts

Although the Mavericks outpace the Waves in Kellogg Cups (4-0) and Twin Cities League Titles (12-3), both teams are tied in Super Series appearances (3-3). The Mavs won the two teams' only playoff encounter in the second round of the 1962 playoffs (by a score of 3-2).
The Badger Trophy

**Current Streak** | Rubber Kings, 1 (1988-present)

**The Badger Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1987 to the winner of the season series between the Eau Claire Rubber Kings and the Menomonie Sawyers of the St. Croix Hockey League. The trophy consists of ceramic badger on a glass base. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Trophy.

Currently, Eau Claire holds the Trophy, having won it for the first time in 1988 after a year in Menomonie's possession.

## History

The Badger Trophy's design references both team's location in the state of Wisconsin, whose official nickname is the "Badger State."

Although neither team has won a Kellogg Cup, the Rubber Kings outpace the Sawyers in St. Croix League Titles and Super Series appearances (both 1-0).
Moorhead Huskies

The **Moorhead Huskies** are a team of the Red River Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1961-62 season. Based in Moorhead, Minnesota, the Huskies play their home games at the 3,000-seat Moorhead Sports Center, sharing a home ice with their rivals the Dilworth Demons.

## History

Before joining the Red River League, the Huskies played their first three seasons (1959-1961) as a member of the Northland Hockey League, before leaving to form the Red River League because of increasing travel distances in the Northland League.

### Miska II

Beginning in 1981, the Huskies have a live mascot; a living male Siberian Husky named Miska. Despite only wearing a blue bandana with a white "M" around his neck, Miska, like all other huskies, is well-equipped for the cold of an arena.

Miska can be seen at all Huskies home games at the Moorhead Sports Center, as well as one game a year where the Huskies travel to play the East Grand Forks Pointers so he can hang out with their mascot, Duke the German Shorthair Pointer.

Currently, Miska II wears the bandana, after the original Miska passed away in 1988.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Metropolitan Bowl

The Huskies compete against their metropolitan area rivals the Dilworth Demons, Fargo Titans and West Fargo Wasps for the Metropolitan Bowl, awarded to the team which finishes the highest in the standings at the end of the season.

Currently, the Wasps hold the Bowl, having won it back in 1987 and holding it the following two years. The Titans and Wasps are tied for the all-time trophy series lead at 4-4-0-0, with the Demons and Huskies not yet having won the Bowl as of 1989.
Winnipeg Monarchs

The **Winnipeg Monarchs** are a team of the Northland Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1961-62 season. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the Monarchs play their home games at the 1,400-seat Max Bell Centre on the campus of the University of Manitoba.

## History

The Monarchs are named to honor the Canadian senior hockey team of the same name which played until the late 1930s and won numerous gold medals and an Alan Cup. In addition, the Monarchs are sponsored by and partnered with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League team of the same name. They are the MAHL's fourth Canadian team and second team from the province of Manitoba (after their archrivals the Steinbach Barbarians and preceding their in-city rivals the St. James Stags as well as the Morden Monsters and Winkler Wranglers).

The Monarchs have won 2 Kellogg Cups (1965 & 1966), 5 Northland League Titles, and have appeared in 4 Super Series.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Every Monarch win since 1973 has been celebrated to the tune of Winnipeg based rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "Takin' Care Of Business". The song has become the unofficial team anthem of Winnipeg, with fans starting the phrase "Cue B.T.O." as a sort of victory cry.

Winnipeg is known for their incredible travelling support with fans going wherever the team goes, painting the stands purple.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Maple Leaf Trophy

The Monarchs compete with their provincial rivals from Steinbach for The Maple Leaf 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 Monarchs hold the trophy, having won it back in 1985 and holding it the following four years. The Bruisers lead the all-time trophy series, 14-9.

### Retired Numbers

* **7** - C Greg Patrick (1962-1967): Played for the Monarchs for six seasons, leading the Monarchs to two Kellogg Cups. Drafted by the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers for their inaugural 1967, whom he led to the 1974 Stanley Cup as part of the infamous "Broad Street Bullies." Signed with the WHA's Winnipeg Jets the following season, becoming instrumental towards leading them to the 1976 Avco World Trophy.
The Driftless Derby

**Current Streak** | Wildcats (1988-present)

**The Driftless Derby** is a rivalry series contested since 1984 between the La Crosse Brewers and the Winona Wildcats of the Valley Hockey League. The trophy for the Derby is a 64-oz. Beer Growler on a wooden base, which is awarded to the winner of the regular season series. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Derby and the Growler.

Currently, Winona holds the Growler, having won it back in 1988. The Wildcats lead the all-time trophy series, 3-2.

## History

Since the early days of the Valley League, the Brewers and Wildcats have enjoyed a strong rivalry, given both teams' location and proximity on opposite shores of the Mississippi River (La Crosse on the Wisconsin shore, Winona on the Minnesota shore). What makes this rivalry unique is the Brewers and Wildcats' natural hospitality towards their opponents, both teams being nemeses on the ice but compadres off it.

Although neither team has ever won a Kellogg Cup, the Brewers outpace the Wildcats in Valley League Titles (2-0) and Super Series appearances (5-1).
The Acorn

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

**The Acorn** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1987 to the winner of the season series between the Burnsville Bucks and the Eagan Oaks of the South Metro Hockey League. The trophy consists of a wooden acorn on a round stand. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Acorn.

Currently, Burnsville holds the Acorn, having won it for the first time in 1988 after a year in Eagan's possession.

## History

The Acorn was chosen as the teams' rivalry trophy to reference the Oaks' nickname and the large number of parks and forests in both cities.

Although neither team has ever won a Kellogg Cup, the Bucks outpace the Oaks in South Metro League Titles (5-1) and Super Series appearances (3-2).
Mora Dalecarlians

The **Mora Dalecarlians** (almost exclusively referred to as the **Dalas**) are a team of the Granite Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1976-77 season. Based in Mora, Minnesota, the Dalas play their home games at the 750-seat Mora Civic Center.

## History

The Dalas have appeared in one Super Series (1985).

### What's a Dala?

A Dalecarlian (aka Dala) horse is a traditional Swedish carved horse painted bright red and decorated, which has become a symbol of Swedish culture. To honor the town's Swedish heritage, Mora built a giant Dala horse sculpture in the city in 1972, which the town's hockey team decided to adopt as their namesake and logo.

### Culture

#### A Horse With No Name

Since their move indoors in 1981, Mora has played "A Horse With No Name" by America during the second intermission of every home game while fans sing along. The tune has become an unofficial anthem for the team with fans often singing *"La la la la la la..."* after Dala wins.

Lyrics:

> *"On the first part of the journey, I was looking at all the life, There were plants and birds and rocks and things, There was sand and hills and rings*
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> *The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz, And the sky with no clouds, The heat was hot and the ground was dry, But the air was full of sound*
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> *I've been through the desert on a horse with no name, It felt good to be out of the rain, In the desert you can't remember your name, 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain, La la la la la la...*
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> *After two days in the desert sun, My skin began to turn red, And after three days in the desert fun, I was looking at a river bed, And the story it told of a river that flowed, Made me sad to think it was dead*
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> *You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name, It felt good to be out of the rain, In the desert you can't remember your name, 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain, La la la la la la...*
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> *After nine days I let the horse run free, 'Cause the desert had turned to sea, There were plants and birds and rocks and things, There was sand and hills and rings*
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> *The ocean is a desert with its life underground, And a perfect disguise above, Under the cities lies a heart made of ground, But the humans will give no love*
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> *You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name, It felt good to be out of the rain, In the desert you can't remember your name, 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain, La la la la la la..."*
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St. Charles Rangers

The **St. Charles Rangers** are a team of the Valley Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1981-82 season. Based in St. Charles, Minnesota, the Rabbits play their home games at the 1,000-seat Winona County Fairgrounds.

## History

The Rangers name is a reference the town's nickname, the "Gateway to Whitewater," which itself refers to Whitewater State Park located just north of St. Charles.

### Culture

#### Mean Green

St. Charles likes to refer to their team by their nickname "Mean Green" and they take it to the extreme. Ranger fans are called the Mean Green Machine (or MGM for short) and are known to wear the teams iconic shade of green whenever the Rangers play.
Minneapolis Hockey Club

The **Minneapolis Hockey Club** was a team of the Twin Cities Hockey League that began play in the 1931-32 season, when the Minneapolis Millers and Minneapolis Bruins merged because of difficulties stemming from the Great Depression (Minneapolis Hockey Club had been the Millers' original name before rebranding). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team played their home games at the Minneapolis Arena.

Following the 1939-1940 season, the merger was undone, with the Millers and Bruins playing as their own teams again, which they have been doing ever since.

## History

Although the team never won any Kellogg Cups nor Twin Cities League titles, they did reach the postseason in six of their nine seasons of play. The furthest they advanced was to the league semifinals in 1939.
Champlin Commodores

The **Champlin Commodores** 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 Champlin, Minnesota, the Commodores play their home games at the 1,500-seat Anoka Ice Arena in nearby Anoka, sharing a home ice with league rivals the Anoka Warriors.

## History

The Commodores name honors the town's namesake, Commodore Stephen Champlin who served in the US Navy during the War of 1812.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Champlin fans sing "Come Sail Away" by Styx during the second intermission of every Commodore home game.
Barnesville Spuds

The **Barnesville Spuds** are a team of the Itasca Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1988-89 season. Based in Barnesville, Minnesota, the Spuds play their home games at the 1,000-seat Clay County Fairgrounds.

## History

The Spuds name references Barnesville's rich potato-growing history on the land along the Red River Valley. Every year, Barnesville celebrates "Potato Days," bringing in tens of thousands of tourists there to celebrate all things potato.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Barnesville is best known for their almost comedic level commitment to potatoes in the concessions stand. Come watch a game and eat some classic french fries, tater tots, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, steak fries, curly fries, waffle fries, or potato chips.

The Spuds have celebrated their wins by playing "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Addicted To Spuds" over the speakers since their inception in 1989.

### Bud the Spud

Since their inception, the Spuds have been represented by a body-costumed mascot named Bud the Spud, a brown potato with an orange cap and a big smile on his face. Standing at 6'4, Bud has already become popular particularly among younger fans; building a reputation as an unofficial town mascot, Bud has often appeared at local birthday parties and at Barnesville Potato Days. But of course, Bud can most often be seen cheering on the Spuds at all home games at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Lake Elmo Bluejays

The **Lake Elmo Bluejays** 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 Lake Elmo, Minnesota, the Bluejays play their home games at the 800-seat Lake Elmo Ice Arena.

## History

Before joining the St. Croix League, the Bluejays played their first 4 seasons (1975-1978) as a member of the East Metro Hockey League.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Lake Elmo fans have earned the nickname "The Blue Hell" due to their reputation for making a very hostile environment for visitors and for their tendency to wear blue to every game, painting the bleachers blue for their Bluejays.

The Jays have been celebrating home wins to the sound of "Bluebirds Over The Mountain" by The Beach Boys since their inaugural 1975 season. Fans leave the rink singing and clapping along to the tune after Lake Elmo victories.
International Falls Ice

The **International Falls Ice** are a team of the Northland Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1947-48 season. Based in International Falls, Minnesota, the International Falls Ice play their home games at the 2,500-seat International Falls Arena.

## History

The Ice name references International Falls' reputation for extreme cold, in particular its nickname as the "Icebox of the Nation."

The Ice are one of the more-decorated teams in the Northland League, winning 2 Kellogg Cups (1954 & 1959), 6 Northland League Titles, and appearing in 3 Super Series (1983, 1985 & 1986).

### Culture

#### Traditions

One of the most iconic traditions in the MAHL is the International Falls Scarves. Dating back to the early 50s when the Ice played outdoors at Smokey Bear Park, Ice fans have come to games donning blue and white striped scarves. Spectators spin their scarves above their heads when trying to rally on their team, creating an absolutely electric and intimidating atmosphere whenever International Falls plays at home.

International Falls has taken to the ice every period of every home game since 1970 to "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin. Fans sing along, yelling *"Ah-ah, ah! Ah-ah, ah!"*

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Can-Am Cup

The Ice's archrivals are the Fort Frances Trappers, against whom they compete for the Can-Am Cup, 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 Ice hold the Cup, having won it back in 1988 and holding it the following year. The Ice lead the all-time trophy series, 20-18.

### Retired Numbers

* **7** - C John Backes (1954-1968): Led the Ice to five Northland League titles and two Kellogg Cups.
* **13** - RW William Mason (1948-1960): Known as "Willy," led the Ice to five Northland League titles and two Kellogg Cups.
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Hoyt Lakes Wolves

The **Hoyt Lakes Wolves** are a team of the Iron Range Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1978-79 season. Based in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, the Wolves play their home games at the 900-seat Hoyt Lakes Arena.

## History

The Wolves are named after the apex predator native to Hoyt Lakes.

In their eleven seasons of play, the Wolves have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup playoffs.

### Culture

#### The Howl

The first thing you think of when you hear the name "Hoyt Lakes" is most likely grown men howling like wolves. Since their inception fans of the Wolves have done their best at impersonating their namesake. Despite their team's lack of success on the ice, "The Pack" are known for being some of the loudest fans in the MAHL.

You'll hear fans howling throughout all Wolves games, but you'll also hear them in the concourses, in the bathrooms, in the parking lot, and all around the city of Hoyt Lake on game days.

#### Traditions

The Wolves have used Warren Zevon's "Werewolves Of London" as their victory song since their inaugural 1979 season. Leaving the home crowd singing *"Ah-hoo, Werewolves of London!"* after wins.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Mesabi Cup

The Wolves compete against their archrivals the Aurora Lights for the Mesabi Cup, 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 Lights hold the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1988 and holding it the following year.
Prior Lake Pirates

The **Prior Lake Pirates** are a team of the South Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1979-80 season. Based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, the Pirates play their home games at the 750-seat Prior Lake Ice Arena.

## History

The Pirates name references Prior Lake sitting on the shores of the town's namesake.

### Culture

#### Skull & Crossbone Flag

The Bucs have been led onto the ice by a kid carrying a skull & crossbone flag since their very first game at Prior Lake Ice Arena.

The flag-bearer leads the team onto the ice and skates to center ice before waving the flag and pumping up the crowd.

#### Leave Her Johnny

Pirate fans join each other arm in arm and begin to sway side to side, singing the old sea shanty "Leave Her Johnny" during the second intermission of every Prior Lake home game.

Lyrics:

> *"I thought I heard the Old Man say, "Leave her, Johnny, leave her", Tomorrow ye will get your pay, And it's time for us to leave her*
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> *Leave her, Johnny, leave her, Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her, For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow, And it's time for us to leave her*
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> *Oh, the wind was foul and the sea ran high, Leave her, Johnny, leave her, She shipped it green and none went by, And it's time for us to leave her*
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> *Leave her, Johnny, leave her, Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her, For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow, And it's time for us to leave her*
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> *I hate to sail on this rotten tub, Leave her, Johnny, leave her, No grog allowed and rotten grub, And it's time for us to leave her*
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> *Leave her, Johnny, leave her, Oh, leave her, Johnny, leave her, For the voyage is long and the winds don't blow, And it's time for us to leave her*
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> *We swear by rote for want of more, Leave her, Johnny, leave her, But now we're through so we'll go on shore, And it's time for us to leave her*
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Golden Valley Chargers

The **Golden Valley Chargers** are a team of the West Metro Hockey League, where they have played since moving to the league for the 1982-83 season. Based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the Chargers play their home games at the 500-seat Golden Valley Ice Center.

## History

Before joining the West Metro League, the Chargers played their first 11 seasons (1972-1982) as a founding member of the North Metro Hockey League.

The Chargers have won 2 North Metro League Titles (1973 & 1975).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Golden Valley has been playing Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue" after every Charger home win since 1982. Fans leave the arena singing and dancing along in celebration.

#### The Cavalry Charge

Dating back to their inaugural season, Golden Valley has been playing the classic "Cavalry Charge" bugle call made popular by the San Diego Chargers. The team has a live bugle player in the arena during each Charger home game.

The chant consists of a bugle player playing the tune and the crowd yelling *"Charge!"* in response. Golden Valley does the chant after every Charger goal & every time the teams take to the ice.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Gold Bowl

The Chargers compete against their archrivals the St. Louis Park Louies for the Gold Bowl, a gold-plated aluminum bowl 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 Louies hold the Bowl, having won it for the first time in 1984 and holding it the following four seasons. The Louies lead the all-time trophy series 5-1.
Montevideo Pioneers

The **Montevideo Pioneers** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1984-85 season. Based in Montevideo, Minnesota, the Pioneers play their home games at the 750-seat Pioneer Arena.

## History

The Pioneers name references the city's location in western Minnesota.

### Culture

#### The Victory Polka

Montevideo has been playing "In Heaven There Is No Beer" after wins since their inaugural 1985 season.

The song is known by fans as the "Victory Polka" due to only playing it after Pioneer victories.

Lyrics:

> *"In Heaven there is no beer, That's why we drink it here, And when we're gone from here, All our friends will be drinking all that beer*
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> *La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la*
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> *In Heaven there is no beer, That's why we drink it here, And when we're gone from here, All our friends will be drinking all that beer*
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> *La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la"*
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### Pat Pioneer

Since their inception, the Pioneers have been represented by a mascot named Pat Pioneer. A man dressed in a coonskin hat, deerskin clothing and moccasins and carrying a musket, Pat can be seen cheering on the Pios at all their home games at Lagoon Park Rink.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Coonskin Cap

The Pioneers compete against their archrivals the Granite Falls Rox for The Coonskin Cap, 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 Pioneers hold the Cap, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1988.

### Season-By-Season Results

 1986
 1987
 1988
Willmar Posse

The **Willmar Posse** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1981-82 season. Based in Willmar, Minnesota, the Posse play their home games at the 1,800-seat Willmar Civic Center.

## History

When the Hutchinson Crows were admitted to the Southwest Association, it was under the condition that they find a nearby travel partner to join with them. As an up-and-coming town looking for their opportunity to field an MAHL team, Willmar was happy to join Hutchinson in the league.

The Posse name references Machine Gun Kelly and his gang's robbery of the Bank of Willmar on July 15, 1930. Their logo is in the shape of the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Department badge.

The Posse have appeared in 1 Super Series (1982).

### Culture

#### Traditions

The Posse have been returning to the ice for the third period to the sound of "Bad Boys" by Inner Circle (the theme song of the tv show *Cops*). Fans sing along, yelling *"Bad boys, bad boys whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?"*

Willmar fans are known to wear cowboy hats to games, embracing the western theme of the Posse.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Pumpkin Trophy

The Posse compete against their archrivals the Hutchinson Crows for The Pumpkin 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 Crows hold the Trophy, having won it for the first time in 1988 after two years in the Posse's possession.
The Bronze Otter

**Current Streak** | Norsemen, 1 (1989-present)

**The Bronze Otter** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1980 to the winner of the season series between the Alexandria Norsemen and the Fergus Falls Cyclones of the Central Hockey Association. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Otter.

Currently, Alexandria holds the Otter, having won it back in 1989 after a year in Fergus Falls' possession. However, the Cyclones lead the all-time trophy series, 6-4.

## Rivalry Facts

The Otter was chosen as the rivalry trophy because of Fergus Falls' location in Otter Tail County.

Although neither team has won a Kellogg Cup, the Clones outpace the Norse in League Titles (3-1), while the Norse outpace the Clones in Super Series appearances (3-2). The Norse and Clones have met in the playoffs once, with Alec shutting out Fergus 6-0 in the first round in 1983.

Before the Norsemen and Cyclones helped form the Central Hockey Association, they competed for the Otter for its first 8 seasons in the Granite Hockey League.
The Prairie Showdown

**Current Streak** | Buffaloes, 2 (1987-present)

**The Prairie Showdown** is a rivalry series contested since 1985 between the Brookings Buffaloes and the Marshall Pheasants of the Southwest Hockey Association. The trophy for the Rivalry is a silver plate, which is awarded to the winner of the regular season series. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Showdown and the plate.

Currently, Brookings holds the plate, having won it for the first time in 1987 and holding it the following year to tie the all-time trophy series, 2-2.

## Rivalry Facts

The rivalry's name references Brookings and Marshall's locations in the American prairies, as well as both teams being named after animals found in said prairies.

Although neither team has ever won a Kellogg Cup, the Buffaloes outpace the Pheasants 5-3 in Southwest Association Titles, while the Fightin' Pheasants outpace the Buffs 5-4 in Super Series appearances. The two teams have met once in the Kellogg Cup playoffs, with the Pheasants defeating the Buffs 4-2 in the second round of the 1980 playoffs.
Phalen East Siders

The **Phalen East Siders** are a team of the Twin Cities Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1983-84 season. Based in the Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, the East Siders play their home games at the 500-seat Gustafson-Phalen Ice Arena.

## History

Despite the East Side of St. Paul's history with high school hockey, the area had never truly had an MAHL team to call its own, besides the citywide St. Paul Victorias. After years of lobbying, the East Side was finally granted a team, representing its Phalen neighborhood, going the simple route with the East Siders nickname and adopting the color scheme of the local high school program, the Johnson Governors.

### Culture

#### Don't Call Them Phalen

Despite it being their location identifier, fans on the East Side strictly refer to the team as either "East Side", "East", or the "East Siders". You'll never hear a player or fan of the team refer to them as Phalen.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Capital Cup

The East Siders compete against their in-city rivals the Highland Park Flying Aces and St. Paul Victorias for The Capital Cup, awarded to the team which finishes the highest in the standings at the end of the season.

Currently, the Flying Aces hold the Cup, having won it for the first time in 1988. The Victorias lead the all-time trophy series 2-1-0, with the East Siders not yet having won the Cup as of 1988.
Breckenridge-Wahpeton Twins

The **Breckenridge-Wahpeton Twins** 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 Wahpeton, North Dakota (and also representing its neighboring city of Breckenridge, Minnesota), the Twins play their home games at the 600-seat Stern Sports Arena.

## History

The Twins are the fourth MAHL team from the state of North Dakota, following the Fargo Titans, Grand Forks Jets and West Fargo Wasps; in addition, the Twins are the first team from the Peace Garden State to play in a league other than the Red River Hockey League.

Before joining the Central Association, the Twins played their first two seasons (1986-1987) as a member of the Granite Hockey League.

The Twins nickname references Breckenridge and Wahpeton's nickname of "Twin Cities."

### Culture

#### Traditions

Breckenridge-Wahpeton is known for their "Hat-Trick Hankies", white hankies given out for free before big games. Stern Sports Arena is electrifying when a sold out crowd is waving around the hankies, creating an effect that resembles a snowstorm in the stands.

#### We're Gonna Win Twins

The Twins share their team song "We're Gonna Win Twins" with the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. Fans sing along after every B-Dub goal and after every period (unless the game is over).

Lyrics:

> *"We're gonna win Twins, We're gonna score!*
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### Season-By-Season Results

 1987
 1988
 1989
Isle Of Man

The Isle Of Man, as well as Wales and England, joined the contest after the United Kingdom split, making England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle Of Man and Cornwall eligable to participate.

## Participation

     Winner
     Second place
     Third place
     Did Not Qualify
     Last Place in Grand Final
     Overall last place
     Automatic Qualifier

For contests prior to TESCO5, see United Kingdom
Thunder Bay Giants

The **Thunder Bay Giants** are a team of the Lake Superior Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1933-34 season. Based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, the Giants play their home games at the 4,750-seat Fort William Gardens.

## History

The Giants are named after the Sleeping Giant, a formation of mesas and sills on Sibley Peninsula which, when viewed from the west-to-northwest section of Thunder Bay, resembles a giant lying on its back. They are the first MAHL team to be based outside of the United States, the first of five Canadian teams and three Ontario teams in the MAHL (preceding their Lake Superior rivals, the Neebing Nor'Westers, and the Northland Hockey League's Fort Frances Trappers, Kenora Muskrats and Dryden Bulls in the latter.

The Giants have won 2 Kellogg Cups (1938 & 1983) and a league-best 20 Lake Superior League Titles (the most League Titles won by any MAHL team), as well as appearing in 7 Super Series.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Thunder Bay is known as the Big Red, and their fans live up to that nickname. The Fort William Wild Things are some of the most passionate fans in all of the MAHL & are notorious for their incredible traveling support, filling visiting arenas with red every time the Giants come to town.

### Retired Numbers

* **12** - D Joshua Staal (1954-1974): Played for the Giants for 21 seasons, leading them to six Lake Superior League titles and three Super Series.
Kellogg Cup

**Most Titles** | Eveleth Redbirds (7)

The **Kellogg Cup** is the championship trophy of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League. Its namesake is former United States Senator and later Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg (R-MN), who donated it to the league in 1916 shortly after his election to the Senate in 1916.

The Kellogg Cup Playoffs consist of the top 4 teams in each of the MAHL's sub-leagues, with playoff seedings determined by the MAHL's Power Rankings. Currently, 72 teams qualify for the Kellogg Cup Playoffs in any given postseason.

The first Kellogg Cup champions were the St. Paul Victorias, who defeated the Soudan Miners in a one-game final to win the Cup. As of 1988, the current Kellogg Cup holders are the St. Cloud Bearcats, who defeated the Apple Valley Cardinals 2-1 in the Final to claim their first Cup. The Eveleth Redbirds have won the most Kellogg Cups of any team, having won it 7 times.

## Kellogg Cup Champions

NOTE: From 1921—1956, the Kellogg Cup Final was a series; a best-of-five series from 1921—1929 and a best-of-seven series from 1930—1956.

## Cups Won By League

*As of 1988*

\* Only the Lake Superior Hockey League participated in the 1944 season
Winkler Wranglers

The **Winkler Wranglers** are a team of the Northland Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1988-89 season. Based in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada, the Wranglers play their home games at the 2,000-seat Winkler Arena.

## History

The Monsters are the MAHL's ninth Canadian team and its fifth based in Manitoba, joining Northland league-mates the Steinbach Barbarians, Winnipeg Monarchs, St. James Stags and expansion brethren the Morden Monsters.

The Wranglers name references Winkler's history and its annual Harvest Festival Rodeo.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Winkler is best known for their Yes chant. The crowd yells "Yes! Yes! Yes!" throwing their pointer fingers up (watch here). They do this after every Winkler goal, or whenever the fans feel like it (which is a lot).

Fans are also known for wearing Cowboy hats and boots to games, embracing the Wrangler nickname.

#### Rhinestone Cowboy

Since their inaugural season in 1989, the Winkler Wranglers have played Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" during the second intermission while the fans sing along.

Lyrics:

> *"I've been walkin' these streets so long, Singin' the same old song, I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway, Where hustle's the name of the game, And nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain, There's been a load of compromisin', On the road to my horizon, But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me*
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> *Like a rhinestone cowboy, Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo, Like a rhinestone cowboy, Getting cards and letters from people I don't even know, And offers comin' over the phone*
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> *Well, I really don't mind the rain, And a smile can hide all the pain, But you're down when you're ridin' the train that's takin' the long way, And I dream of the things I'll do, With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe, There'll be a load of compromisin', On the road to my horizon, But I'm gonna be where the lights are shinin' on me, You might also like*
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### Wayne

Since their inception, the Wranglers have been represented by a body-costumed mascot named Wayne, a mustachioed cowboy who wears an orange flannel shirt, cowhide pants and vest and a cowboy hat. Standing at 6'6 (including the hat), Wayne can be seen skating during pregame and between periods at all Wranglers home games at Winkler Arena.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Gemini Trophy

The Wranglers compete against their Manitoba Twin City rival the Morden Monsters for The Gemini 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 Monsters hold the Trophy, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1989.
Russia

Russia first debuted in TESCO1 alongside 17 other countries, coming fifth with the song "Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince" by Taylor Swift, scoring the country 83 points in the grand final.

Taylor Swift never represented the country again, and instead Russia was represented by Melanie Martinez who represented the country for three seasons, earning the results of 10th, 6th and 4th place. Melanie Martinez would have sung for Russia again, but due to the new rule saying that all artists need to relate to the country they represent, she instead went to represent the United States.

Russia withdrew in TESCO5 and currently has not returned.

## Auto-Qualification in Edition 4

In TESCO4, the staff team decided that they should have 3 auto-qualifiers for Edition 4. The three auto qualifiers they picked were the United Kingdom because they won in TESCO3, Alaska because the HoD of Alaska got the most total points in TESCO3, and then finally **Russia**, because Holly had sent the most messages in the server not including staff members.

## Participation

     Winner
     Second place
     Third place
     Did Not Qualify
     Last Place in Grand Final
     Overall last place
     Automatic Qualifier