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Aurora Lights

The **Aurora Lights** are a team of the Iron Range Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1987-88 season. Based in Aurora, Minnesota, the Lights play their home games at the 500-seat Aurora Community Center.

## History

The Lights name references the city's name; Aurora Borealis is commonly known as the Northern Lights.

### Culture

#### This Little Light Of Mine

Lights fans are known for singing "This Little Light Of Mine" after the opening puck drop. Once the song concludes fans break into chants of "Go Lights Go!"

Lyrics:

> *"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.*
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> *Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.*
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> *This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine."*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Mesabi Cup

The Lights compete against their archrivals the Hoyt Lakes Wolves 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.
Como Sea Lions

The **Como Sea Lions** are a team of the Twin Cities Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1973-74 season. Based in the Como neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, the Sea Lions play their home games at the 8,000-seat St. Paul Coliseum (the largest arena in the MAHL), sharing a hometown and a home ice with their rivals the St. Paul Saints.

## History

Because membership on the St. Paul Saints is exclusive to members of the St. Paul Athletic Club, the Twin Cities Vulcans players mainly come from either the St. Anthony neighborhood or the city of Minneapolis, and the St. Paul Victorias' legacy of success makes it difficult for would-be players to make the team, two St. Paul neighborhoods decided to put together their own expansion teams for the Twin Cities League's 1974 season; while Highland Park formed their Highland Park Flying Aces, Como put together their Sea Lions.

### Sparky The Sea Lion

The Sea Lions are named after Sparky the Sea Lion, a longtime resident of the Como Zoo whose "Sparky the Sea Lion Show" has been a mainstay at the zoo since 1956.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Como fans are known for yelling "Ay Sparky!" as a sort of battle cry. The term dates back to the late 70's, but nobody knows exactly who started it or what it really means. All we know is that the phrase has been adopted by the team as their official motto.

The Sea Lions have used "Back In Black" by AC/DC as their entrance song since 1980. The song was picked due to the Lions traditional all-black home look. Fans sing and clap along to the beat as Como take to the ice.
Warroad Lakers

The **Warroad Lakers** are a team of the Northland Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since their (and the league's) inaugural 1946-47 season. Based in Warroad, Minnesota, the Lakers play their home games at the 1,800-seat Warroad Memorial Arena.

## History

The Lakers are named after Lake of the Woods, on whose shores the town of Warroad sits.

The Lakers have won 1 Kellogg Cup (1973), 8 Northland League Titles, and have appeared in 8 Super Series.

### Culture

#### Hockeytown USA

Warroad is a town that eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey, earning it the nickname "Hockeytown USA". Despite size of the town, which has never been above 1,800, Warroad has produced several NHL players & Olympians (Team USA has never won a gold medal in hockey without a player from Warroad).

But it isn't all about their superstars. The Warroad Warriors are a perennial contender at the High School level. Warroad is also home to Christian Hockey Sticks, one of the worlds largest wood hockey stick manufacturing companies.

#### Traditions

Warroad rings a bell (The Victory Bell if Warroad is in possession at the time) as fans count along after every Laker goal. So for example; If Warroad has just scored their 3rd goal of the game, then the bell would ring 3 times while fans count *"One! Two! Three!"*

The Lakers have been playing "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding after wins since 1968. If the Blueshirts come out on top you can hear fans leaving the Castle on the Corner singing *"I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay, Watchin' the tide roll away, ooh, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay, Wastin' time!"*

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Victory Bell

The Lakers' archrivals are the Roseau Stars, against whom they compete for The Victory Bell, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). The rivalry is considered by many to be the fiercest in all of the MAHL with both towns treating each game against each other like a holiday.

Each half of the Bell is painted in the two teams' colors; one half in the Stars' green and gold and the other in the Lakers' blue and red. The winning team displays their side of the Bell for as long as it's in their possession.

Currently, the Stars hold the Bell, having won it back in 1985 and holding it the following four years. The Stars lead the all-time trophy series, 23-17.

### Retired Numbers

* **7** - RW James Oshie (1954-1974): Played for the Lakers for 21 seasons, leading them to three Northland League titles, five Super Series and one Kellogg Cup (1973).
Les Bestial

Le bestial est une race particulière qui est le résulta d'une fusion entre un humain et un animal.

## caracterestique

### esperance de vie

entre 30 ans et 120 ans, selon l'animal fusioner

## ajustement de statisique

### autre ajustement

+ 50 point maximum peut être attribuer a entre la force, l'agilité et intelligence selon l'animal choisie

## Description

Les Bestials sont une fusion entre un Humain et un animal suite a un rite particulier.

## Origine

En l'an 456, un groupe de puissant mage mis au point un moyen de fusionner un humain avec un animal, pour pouvoir améliorer les aptitudes de ce dernier, ce rite était parfaitement illégal et tout les bestial était chasser et tuer. cependant, suite a la Guerre des Fous de 589, l'interdiction fut lever, et le nombre de bestial a exploser ! on y trouvait de toute les sorte a tel point que le gouvernement pris des mesures pour rétablir l'ordre.

le rite pour devenir un bestial est redevenue illégal, mais les bestial eux sont tolérer.

aujourd'hui le nombre de bestial a littéralement chuter, il sont assez rare, mais il existe encore.

## Caractéristique

Les bestials sont la fusion entre un humain et un animal, par conséquences, ils héritent des aptitudes de l'animal en question.
par exemple :

un Homme Chat,  aura une meilleur vision, de meilleur reflex, mais sera plus faible qu'un humain.
un homme poisson, aura la capacité de respirer sous l'eaux.

##### *A Noter : la race du bestial rassemble tout les mélange Humain-animal. a l'avenir, de nouvelle race humain-animal, verront le jour*

selon l'animal de référence, le bestial peut ne pas être considérer comme citoyen.

## Le rituel

le déroulement du rituel est peut connue, il nécessite de l'avoir fait avec une personne initier.
lors du rituel, l’individu de fait tatouer une série de symbole en fonction de l'animal, et il doit ensuite réciter une incantation.

ce rituel est douloureux, il faut être très résistant physiquement pour y survivre. il arrive souvent que des personne trop faible meurt sous la douleur
il est aussi impossible de refaire le rituel pour fusionner avec un autre animal

## Comment le jouer ?

pur jouer un bestial, vous devez décrire le Rituel qui vous a permis de devenir Bestial. vous devez choisir aussi un animal. INRP vous ne devez pas oublier votre coter animal, ainsi un félin aura un instinct de chasseur, un loup aura un comportement solitaire sauf avec ses compère.
The Rusty Skate

**Current Streak** | Voyageurs, 2 (1988-present)

**The Rusty Skate** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1970 to the winner of the season series between the Cloquet Broncos and the Duluth Voyageurs of the Lake Superior Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Skate.

Currently, Duluth holds the Skate, having won it back in 1988 and holding it the following year. The Voyageurs lead the all-time trophy series 16-4.

## Rivalry Facts

Currently, the Voyageurs outpace the Broncos in Kellogg Cups (4-2) and Lake Superior League Titles (12-9). However, the Broncos have appeared in more Super Series (4-2).

The Broncs and Le Bleus have met 4 times in the playoffs, with each team each having won 2 meetings each.
Brookings Buffaloes

The **Brookings Buffaloes** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1969-70 season. Based in Brookings, South Dakota, the Buffaloes play their home games at the 750-seat Brookings Memorial Arena.

## History

The Buffaloes are the second of four MAHL teams based in South Dakota (all members of the Southwest Association), preceded by the Sioux Falls Packers and followed by the Yankton Paddlefish and Vermillion Trailblazers.

The Buffaloes are named after the large mammals plentiful throughout Brookings and the entire North American prairies.

The Buffs have won 5 Southwest Association Titles and appeared in 4 Super Series.

### Culture

#### Horns Up

"Horns Up" is the official slogan of the Brookings Buffaloes. It is used as a rallying cry, but also has a corresponding hand sign. Buffs fans are known for holding their right arms up with their pointer and pinky fingers up to mimic a pair of horns.

#### Home on the Range

Brookings fans have been coming together arm in arm and swaying side to side while singing Gene Autry's "Home on the Range" during the second intermission of every home game since 1970.

Lyrics:

> *"Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.*
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> *Home, home on the Range; Where the deer and the antelope play; Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.*
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> *Where the air is so pure and the zephyrs so free, And the breezes so balmy and light, That I would not exchange my home on the range, For all of the cities so bright*
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> *Home, home on the range, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.*
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> *How often at night when the heavens are bright, With the light of the glittering stars, I stand there amazed and I ask as I gaze, Does their glory exceed that of ours?*
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> *Home, home on the range, Where the deer and the antelope play, Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day..."*
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### Brutus

Beginning in 1979, the Buffaloes have a live mascot, a living American bison named Brutus. Living on a nearby farm, Brutus is driven to in the Brookings Memorial Arena on game days to help cheer on the Buffs.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Prairie Showdown

The Buffaloes compete against their rivals the Marshall Pheasants in The Prairie Showdown, decided by the winner of each regular season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Buffaloes hold 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.

#### The Quartz

In addition, the Buffaloes compete against their in-state rivals the Sioux Falls Packers for The Quartz, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). The Quartz is a rose quartz, the state mineral of South Dakota.
Kasson Cavaliers

The **Kasson Cavaliers** are a team of the Valley Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1986-87 season. Based in Kasson, Minnesota, the Cavaliers play their home games at the 1,000-seat Dodge County Fairgrounds.

## History

The "Cavaliers" nickname was picked due to the alliteration it has with the town name.

### Charles

Beginning in 1987, the Cavaliers have a body-costumed mascot named Charles, a cavalier in a navy and orange outfit with a feathered hat and sword. Named after King Charles I of England in the 17th century, whose supporters were known as "cavaliers," Charles can be seen at all Cavs home games.
Wayzata Wolverines

The **Wayzata Wolverines** 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 Wayzata, Minnesota, the Wolverines play their home games at the 1,200-seat Wayzata Ice Arena.

## History

Before joining the Hennepin League, the Wolverines played their first eight seasons (1975-1982) as a member of the North Metro Hockey League.

The Wolverines name references the fierce mammal of the same name. It was picked due to the alliteration with the town name.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Wayzata is known for their players touching the big "Go Red" banner on their way to the ice. The tradition began in the Dubs inaugural season and is believed to bring good luck to the team.

Wolverine fans are known for embracing the team color, filling the stands with red whenever Wayzata plays.
Rosemount Wolfhounds

The **Rosemount Wolfhounds** are a team of the South Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Rosemount, Minnesota, the Wolfhounds play their home games at the 1,000-seat Rosemount Sports Dome.

## History

The Wolfhounds are named after the Irish Wolfhound. Their name and color scheme references the town's proud Irish heritage.

### Culture

#### Sweet Caroline

Rosemount has a unique entrance as teams return for the third period. Wolfhound fans come together arm in arm and sway side to side while singing the Neil Diamond classic "Sweet Caroline".

The crowd sings the entire song, with some added chants, before the players return to the ice about halfway through the song.

Lyrics:

> *"Where it began, I can't begin to knowing, But then I know it's growing strong, Was in the spring, And spring became the summer, Who'd have believed you'd come along*
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> *Hands, touching hands, Reaching out, touching me, touching you*
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> *Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Hounds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Hounds! Go Hounds! Go Hounds!), I've been inclined (Lets Go Hounds!), To believe they never would, But now I*
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> *Look at the night and it don't seem so lonely, We filled it up with only two, And when I hurt, Hurting runs off my shoulders, How can I hurt when holding you*
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> *One, touching one, Reaching out, touching me, touching you*
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> *Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Hounds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Hounds! Go Hounds! Go Hounds!), I've been inclined (Lets Go Hounds!), To believe they never would, Oh no, no*
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> *Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Hounds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Hounds! Go Hounds! Go Hounds!), Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Hounds!), I believe they never could, Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Hounds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Hounds! Go Hounds! Go Hounds!)"*
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### Conrad III

The Hounds were the first MAHL team to adopt an official mascot; a living Irish Wolfhound named Conrad, introduced in 1972. Standing nearly three feet tall on all four paws, Conrad's presence can be felt at every Wolfhounds home game, where he wears a green and white blanket with his name and the Hounds' secondary logo underneath it.

The current Conrad is the third dog to wear the blanket after the original Conrad passed away in 1978, followed by the second Conrad's passing in 1985.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Pyramid

The Hounds compete against their rivals the Apple Valley Cardinals and Eagan Oaks for The Pyramid, awarded to the team which finishes the highest in the standings at the end of the season.

Currently, the Cardinals hold the Pyramid, having won the trophy for the first time in 1985 and holding it the following three years. The Cards lead the all-time trophy series 4-1-0.
Red River Hockey League

The **Red River Hockey League** is an amateur hockey league based in northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota and is one of the 18 leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League. Based in Fargo, the league gets its name from its teams' proximity to the shores of the Red River of the North.

Its current champions are the Grand Forks Jets, who won their 8th League Title in the 1988—89 season, tying their archrivals the East Grand Forks Pointers for most Red River League Titles won.

The Red River League and Granite Hockey League were the first leagues to mandate helmets for all players, which they did beginning in the 1978-79 season.

## Current Teams

### Former Teams

* Detroit Lakes Wood Ducks ⁠— played in RRHL from 1977—1987, left to form Itasca Hockey Association
* Pelican Rapids Petes ⁠— played in RRHL from 1977—1987, left to form Itasca Hockey Association

## List of Champions

**Bold text** denotes the team won the Kellogg Cup that year. (Parentheses indicate that an RRHL team won the Kellogg Cup without winning the league championship.)

* 1962: Thief River Falls Railers
* 1963: **Thief River Falls Railers**
* 1964: Thief River Falls Railers
* 1965: Thief River Falls Railers
* 1966: Thief River Falls Railers
* 1967: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1968: Grand Forks Jets
* 1969: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1970: Grand Forks Jets
* 1971: Grand Forks Jets
* 1972: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1973: Fargo Titans
* 1974: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1975: Grand Forks Jets
* 1976: Grand Forks Jets
* 1977: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1978: Grand Forks Jets
* 1979: Fargo Titans
* 1980: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1981: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1982: Grand Forks Jets
* 1983: Fargo Titans
* 1984: West Fargo Wasps
* 1985: Fargo Titans
* 1986: Fargo Titans (**Detroit Lakes Wood Ducks**)
* 1987: East Grand Forks Pointers
* 1988: West Fargo Wasps
* 1989: Grand Forks Jets
Babbitt Rabbits

The **Babbitt Rabbits** are a team of the Iron Range Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1981-82 season. Based in Babbitt, Minnesota, the Rabbits play their home games at the 1,000-seat Babbitt Ice Arena.

## History

The Rabbits are named in honor of Babbitt native Buzz Schneider, a player for the USA Olympic hockey team. Known as the "Babbitt Rabbit," Schneider is best known for scoring the first goal in the USA's upset victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympic semifinals, in an upset which would come to be known as the "Miracle on Ice." The Rabbits' color scheme and uniforms are also a nod to those for Team USA.

### Culture

#### Rabbit Ears

The Rabbits are known for their "Bunny Ears" hand sign. Fans put their right arms in the air with their pointer & middle fingers out like a pair of rabbit ears. The Rabbit Ear hand sign has become a rallying cry for Babbitt fans & players to show their support for the team.

#### Traditions

Babbitt is known for singing Tom Petty's "American Girl" during the second intermission & after Rabbit wins. Some fans are also known to bring Rabbit's Feet for good luck.

### The Babbitt Rabbit

Beginning in 1983, the Rabbits have a body-costumed mascot named The Babbitt Rabbit, a blue and white rabbit with a red nose. The Rabbit can be seen at all Rabbits home games at the Babbitt Ice Arena.
La Crosse Brewers

The **La Crosse Brewers** are a team of the Valley Hockey League, where they have played since their (and the league's) inaugural 1949-50 season. Based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the Brewers play their home games at the 1,500-seat Green Island Ice Arena.

## History

The Brewers are named after La Crosse's brewing history, and are sponsored by the La Crosse-based G. Heileman Brewing Company, brewers of Old Style and Special Export.

The Brewers have won 2 Valley League Titles (1970 & 1975) and appeared in 5 Super Series.

### Culture

#### Lucky Number Yellow

During the 1965 playoffs, the Brewers were underdogs making their first playoff appearance in over a decade. They proceeded to go on a run, making it to their first ever Super Series before losing to Virginia 2-0 in the Kellogg Cup Semifinal.

The Brewers were on the road the entire playoffs, wearing their away uniform for every game. This happened to be when their road set was yellow. These gold uniforms were dubbed their "Lucky Number Yellow" set and the name has stuck ever since.

When the VHL began to push for all road jerseys to be white, the Brewers decided to keep their Lucky Number Yellows, promoting them to home status instead of brown.

#### In Heaven There Is No Beer

The La Crosse Brewers are well known for their love of the drinking song "In Heaven There Is No Beer". Fans sing and clap along to the tune after every period (unless the game is over).

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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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Driftless Derby

The Brewers compete against their archrivals the Winona Wildcats in The Driftless Derby, decided by the winner of each regular season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams).

Currently, the Wildcats hold the Derby's Growler Trophy, having won it back in 1988. The Cats lead the all-time trophy series, 3-2.
Hutchinson Crows

The **Hutchinson Crows** 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 Hutchinson, Minnesota, the Crows play their home games at the 800-seat Burich Arena.

## History

Though it was never in doubt whether Hutchinson could support a MAHL team, the main roadblock was its geographical location; Hutchinson is too far west for any of the Metro Leagues (North, South, East or West), too far south for the Granite League, and was earlier rejected by the Blue Earth League. After some discussion, the Southwest Association accepted Hutchinson into the league under the condition that they find a nearby travel partner to also join the league, which was found when the Willmar Posse agreed to join.

The Crows are named after the Crow River, on whose South Fork Hutchinson sits.

### Culture

#### Blackbird

Hutchinson fans have been singing and clapping along to The Beatles' "Blackbird" during the second intermission of every home game since their inaugural 1982 season.

The song has become synonymous with the Crows & has become the teams unofficial anthem.

Lyrics:

> *"Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise*
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> *Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these sunken eyes and learn to see, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be*
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> *All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise*
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> *Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken eyes and learn to see, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be"*
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### Hutch

Beginning in 1988, the Crows have a body-costumed mascot named Hutch, a black crow with blue eyes. Unique among mascots not only across the MAHL but sports in general, Hutch takes his job seriously, not having time for the typical silly mascot antics. Hutch can be seen at all Crows games at Burich Arena, banging his drum to lead the fans in chanting "Let's Go Crows."

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Pumpkin Trophy

The Crows compete against their archrivals the Willmar Posse 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 Rusty Tackle Box

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

**The Rusty Tackle Box** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1981 to the winner of the season series between the Baudette Walleye and the Kenora Muskrats of the Northland Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Tackle Box.

Currently, Baudette holds the Tackle Box, having won it back in 1989 after 2 years in Kenora's possession. However, the Muskrats lead the all-time trophy series, 5-4.

## History

The Tackle Box was chosen as the trophy because of Baudette and Kenora's respective locations on opposite ends of Lake of the Woods (with Baudette in Minnesota and the United States and Kenora in Ontario and Canada).

Although neither team has won a Kellogg Cup, the Walleye outpace the Muskrats in Northland League Titles and Super Series appearances (1-0 each).
North Metro Hockey League

The **North Metro Hockey League** is an amateur hockey league based on the northern side of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, one of the 18 leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League, and one of the 4 leagues in the Twin Cities metro area which began play for the 1971-72 season, along with the South Metro Hockey League, West Metro Hockey League and East Metro Hockey League.

Its current champions are the Anoka Warriors, who won their 5th League Title in the 1988-89 season, extending their record for most North Metro League Titles.

## Current Teams

### Former Teams

* Blaine Spartans ⁠— played in NMHL from 1972-1982, left to form Northeast Hockey Association
* Crystal Colts ⁠— played in NMHL from 1975-1982, left to join West Metro Hockey League
* Golden Valley Chargers ⁠— played in NMHL from 1972-1982, left to join West Metro Hockey League
* New Hope Raiders ⁠— played in NMHL from 1972-1982, left to join West Metro Hockey League
* Wayzata Wolverines ⁠— played in NMHL from 1975-1982, left to form Hennepin Hockey League

## List of Champions

* 1972: Osseo Screaming Eagles
* 1973: Golden Valley Chargers
* 1974: Osseo Screaming Eagles
* 1975: Golden Valley Chargers
* 1976: Elk River Indians
* 1977: Plymouth Militia
* 1978: Anoka Warriors
* 1979: Anoka Warriors
* 1980: Brooklyn Park Panthers
* 1981: Anoka Warriors
* 1982: Brooklyn Park Panthers
* 1983: Plymouth Militia
* 1984: Anoka Warriors
* 1985: Brooklyn Park Panthers
* 1986: Coon Rapids Bandits
* 1987: Osseo Screaming Eagles
* 1988: Coon Rapids Bandits
* 1989: Anoka Warriors
Camp Ripley Memorial Trophy

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

The **Camp Ripley Memorial Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1984 to the winner of the season series between the Brainerd Lumberjacks and the Little Falls Pilots of the Granite Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Trophy.

Currently, Brainerd holds the trophy, having won it back in 1989 after a year in Little Falls' possession. However, the Pilots lead the all-time trophy series, 4-2.

## History

The Lumberjacks and Pilots have enjoyed a strong rivalry throughout the years, with a trophy series becoming inevitable. For said trophy, both teams decided to honor the men and women of the Minnesota National Guard who have trained and are training at Camp Ripley (located near Little Falls but between it and Brainerd as well).

Although the Pilots lead the all-time trophy series, the Jacks outpace the Pilots in Kellogg Cups (1-0), Granite League Titles (19-1) and Super Series (9-0).
The Agate

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

**The Agate** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1976 to the team who finishes the highest in the Lake Superior Hockey League standings among the Grand Marais Explorers, Lutsen Mountaineers, Silver Bay Beavers and Two Harbors Wolfpack. A Lake Superior agate on a stand to represent the teams' location on the shores of Lake Superior, it is the second rivalry trophy in the MAHL to be contested among more than two teams, after the Quad City Trophy in the Iron Range Hockey League.

Currently, Grand Marais holds the Agate, having won it back in 1989 after 5 years in Two Harbors' possession to tie the trophy series at 5-5-4-0, with Lutsen not yet having won it as of 1989.

## Rivalry Facts

Initially, the rivalry was just between Grand Marais, Silver Bay and Two Harbors; however, with Lutsen joining the league for the 1985-86 season and its close proximity to the other three cities, the Mountaineers were admitted to the trophy series beginning with their inaugural season.

## Series Standings

 **Two Harbors Wolfpack** | 5
 **Silver Bay Beavers** | 4
 **Lutsen Mountaineers** | 0
The Silver Horseshoe

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

**The Silver Horseshoe** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1985 to the winner of the season series between the Crystal Colts and the New Hope Raiders of the West Metro Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Trophy.

Currently, Crystal holds the Horseshoe, 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

Both the Colts and Raiders share a home at New Hope Ice Arena, their rivalry beginning in the North Metro Hockey League from 1975-1982 before they both moved to the West Metro League in 1983.

The Horseshoe honors elements of both teams; its name and shape honoring the Colts' name, and its silver color honoring the Raiders' color scheme.
Rochester Mustangs

The **Rochester Mustangs** are a team of the Valley Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since its inaugural 1949-50 season. Based in Rochester, Minnesota, the Mustangs play their home games at the 2,500-seat Rochester Recreation Center, sharing a hometown with their archrivals the Rochester Robins.

## History

Before joining the Valley League, the Mustangs were a member of the Twin Cities Hockey League during their first 3 seasons (1947-49).

The Mustangs have won a league-best 19 Valley League Titles, and have appeared in 8 Super Series. In addition, they have not missed the playoffs since their inaugural season, currently holding the longest active playoff streak in the MAHL at 41 seasons.

### Stanley the Mustang

Beginning in 1986, the Mustangs have a body-costumed mascot named Stanley the Mustang, a gold mustang with a black mane wearing a black and white outfit with the Mustangs' diagonal gold "MUSTANGS" wordmark from their home jersey. Stanley can be seen at all Mustangs home games at the Rochester Recreation Center, as well as at cross-town games against the Rochester Robins at Graham Arena.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Civil War Trophy

The Mustangs' in-city rivals are the Rochester Robins, against whom they compete for The Civil War Trophy, decided by the winner of each season series (or, when the season series is tied, who scored more goals between the two teams). The Civil War Trophy was established soon after the Mustangs moved to the Recreation Center on the north side, with the Robins remaining at the Stangs' former southside home of Graham Arena.

Currently, the Mustangs hold the trophy, having won it back in 1987. The Stangs lead the all-time trophy series, 13-1.

#### The Wishbone Trophy

The Mustangs compete against their rivals the Austin Mavericks for The Wishbone 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 Mustangs hold the trophy, having won it for the first time in 1983 and holding it for the following five years. The Stangs lead the all-time trophy series, 6-1.

### Retired Numbers

* **14** - RW Ryan Pohl (1949-1965): Known as "Mr. Mustang," led the Stangs to 9 Valley League Titles and 2 Super Series.
Lake City Skis

The **Lake City Skis** 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 Lake City, Minnesota, the Skis play their home games at the 750-seat Lake City Municipal Arena.

## History

The Skis name honors Lake City's status as the birthplace of water skiing, being invented in 1922 by Lake City resident Ralph Samuelson on the waters of Lake Pepin.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Lake City has one of the most unique and beloved chants in all of the MAHL, even adopting the first half of it as their official team motto. It is a call and answer chant with someone yelling *"Ski yeah yeah!"* and other fans replying with *"Yeah Ski Ski!"*

The Skis have been using Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" as their entrance song since they moved indoors for the 1986 season.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Lake Pepin Trophy

The Skis compete against their archrivals the Wabasha Eagles 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.
Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets

The **Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets** 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 Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the Yellow Jackets play their home games at the 1,178-seat Cottage Grove Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with St. Croix league-mates the St. Paul Park Shamrocks.

## History

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

The Yellow Jackets have won 3 League Titles (1974 South Metro, 1983 & 1987 St. Croix) and have appeared in 2 Super Series (1974 & 1988).

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Battle for Nininger

The Yellow Jackets compete against their archrivals the Hastings Rivermen 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 Cottage Grove and Hastings, so whichever team currently holds the rivalry's trophy also gets to "claim" Nininger for their respective city.

Currently, the Rivermen claim Nininger, having reclaimed it in the 1988. The Rivermen lead the all-time trophy series, 4-1.
Eden Prairie Pumas

The **Eden Prairie Pumas** 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 Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the Pumas play their home games at the 2,000-seat Eden Prairie Community Center.

## History

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

### Culture

#### Traditions

Eden Prairie has been playing "Hard Corps" the theme song for professional wrestler Sgt. Slaughter (who grew up in EP) before the opening faceoff of every Puma home game since 1972.

Puma fans have developed a rallying cry of "Ooma Puma". The phrase is ultimately meaningless, but it has been adopted by Eden Prairie as a battle cry of support for the team.

### Eppie

Beginning in 1984, the Pumas have a body-costumed mascot named Eppie, an gold puma with blue eyes. Eppie can be seen cheering on the Pumas at all home games at the Eden Prairie Community Center, and is known to skate around with the team before said games.
Kenora Muskrats

The **Kenora Muskrats** are a team of the Northland Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1967-68 season. Based in Kenora, Ontario, Canada, the Muskrats play their home games at the 1,000-seat Kenora Recreation Centre.

## History

The Muskrats nickname is a reference to Kenora's former name of Rat Portage, named for the vast population of muskrats which have inhabited the city since its founding.

The Muskrats are the MAHL's fifth Canadian team, as well as its third Ontario team (preceded by their Northland league-mates the Fort Frances Trappers and the Lake Superior Hockey League's Thunder Bay Giants and followed by the Lake Superior League's Neebing Nor'Westers and their Northland league-mates the Dryden Bulls).

In their 22 seasons of play thus far, the Rats have never made the Kellogg Cup Playoffs.

### Culture

#### Traditions

The Muskrats have entered to the tune of "Tom Sawyer" by the Canadian rock band Rush since 1976.

Despite their lack of success on the ice, Kenora has garnered a reputation for being despised by nearly half of their league-mates due to their notoriously physical, and sometimes chippy, brand of hockey.

### Ken O'Porter

Beginning in 1982, the Muskrats have a body-costumed mascot named Ken O'Porter (or "Kenny" for short), a gray muskrat wearing a maize and blue Muskrats jersey with "O'PORTER" on the back. Named after the Muskrat fans' nickname for their alternate shoulder logo (which in turn was named after the city of Kenora and its former name, Rat Portage), Kenny can be seen at all Muskrats home games at the Kenora Recreation Centre.

### Rivalry trophies

#### The Rusty Tackle Box

The Muskrats compete against their archrivals the Baudette Walleye for The Rusty Tackle Box, 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 Walleye hold the Tackle Box, having won it back in 1989. The Muskrats lead the all-time trophy series, 5-4.

#### Northwest Cup

In addition, the Muskrats compete against Northwest Ontario rivals the Dryden Bulls for the Northwest 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 Muskrats hold the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1989.
Duluth (hockey club)

The city of Duluth, Minnesota fielded team of the Lake Superior Hockey League that began play in the 1943-44 season, when Duluth Hornets and Duluth Voyageurs temporarily merged because of many players on both teams fighting for the United States and the Allies overseas in World War II. The team wore the Hornets' uniforms (as their main logo was a block letter "D" for Duluth) and played its home games at the 4,000-seat Duluth Amphitheater, which was home to both Hornets and Le Bleus at the time.

After World War II ended in 1945 and the MAHL teams on hiatus resumed play, the merger was undone, with the Hornets and Voyageurs playing as separate teams again.

## History

In their two seasons of play, Duluth won the Lake Superior League title and the Kellogg Cup in both years. The first Cup was somewhat controversial, as the LSHL was the only one of the MAHL's leagues to play that year, hence the asterisk next to Duluth's 1944 place on the Cup's base.
Benson Hoppers

The **Benson Hoppers** 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 Benson, Minnesota, the Hoppers play their home games at the 500-seat Benson Civic Center.

## History

The Hoppers name references the Grasshopper Plague of 1876; part of a larger wave of grasshopper plagues in Minnesota, this plague wreaked havoc on the early settlers of Benson, destroying most crops in sight.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Benson fans are known for wearing the team color of kelly green, painting the bleachers green wherever the Hoppers go.
Robbinsdale Ravens

The **Robbinsdale Ravens** are a team of the West Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1986-87 season. Based in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, the Ravens play their home games at the 500-seat Victory Memorial Arena in nearby Minneapolis, sharing a home ice with the St. Anthony Trojans of the Twin Cities Hockey League.

## History

The Ravens name, in addition to adding alliterative appeal with the city's name, references the bird-themed athletic nicknames of Robbinsdale's two high schools (the Cooper Hawks and Armstrong Falcons, respectively).

### Culture

#### Traditions

The Ravens have been using "Private Number" by The Jets since their inaugural 1987 season. The Jets are a pop band made up of 8 siblings who grew up and went to high school in Robbinsdale.

#### Blackbird

Robbinsdale fans come together to clap and sing along to The Beatles' "Blackbird" during the second intermission of every Ravens home game since 1987.

Lyrics:

> *"Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise*
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> *Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these sunken eyes and learn to see, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be*
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> *All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise*
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> *Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken eyes and learn to see, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be, All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to be"*
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Shakopee Six

The **Shakopee Six** 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 Shakopee, Minnesota, the Six play their home games at the 750-seat Shakopee Ice Arena.

## History

Before joining the Hennepin League, the Six played their first 11 seasons (1972-1982) as a founding member of the South Metro Hockey League.

### Why Six?

The Six name is a reference not only to the number of players on a hockey team, but also to Shakopee's long Native American history.

The city's namesake is Chief Shakopee, a Dakota Chief who got his name after his wife, White Buffalo Woman, gave birth to sextuplets, leading to early European settlers nicknaming the village the "Village of the Six." After the deaths of Shakopee and his adopted son Eaglehead (who took the name Shakopee II upon becoming Chief), leadership of the tribe was passed to Shakopee II's son Eatoka, who took the name Shakpedan (meaning "Little Six").

### Culture

#### Six Up

Shakopee fans have a hand sign to show their support for their team. They call it "Six Up", a term that has since been adopted as the official team motto.

Six fans hold their right hands up with their pointer finger & thumb touching. Their middle, ring, & pinky fingers stay up and together, forming a 6.
Fort Snelling Cannonball

**Current Streak** | Flying Aces, 2 (1987-present)

The **Fort Snelling Cannonball** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1982 to the winner of the season series between the Highland Park Flying Aces 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 Cannonball.

Currently, Highland Park holds the Cannonball, having won it back in 1987 and holding it the following year. The Flying Aces lead the all-time trophy series, 5-2.

## History

The Flying Aces and Waves are perennial contenders in the Twin Cities League, both located in close proximity to Historic Fort Snelling (and Aces benefactor Charles M. Schulz, a World War II veteran). As such, in 1981 the fort donated a cannonball to be used as the teams' rivalry trophy beginning in 1982.

Although neither team has ever won a Kellogg Cup, the Waves currently outpace the Aces in Twin Cities League Titles (3-2) and Super Series appearances (4-2). The teams have met in the playoffs once, with WSP defeating the Aces 4-3 in the second round of the 1978 playoffs.
West Metro Hockey League

The **West Metro Hockey League** is an amateur hockey league based on the western side of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, one of the 18 leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League, and one of the 4 leagues in the Twin Cities metro area to begin play for the 1971-72 season, along with the East Metro Hockey League, North Metro Hockey League and South Metro Hockey League.

Its current champions are the Edina Cake Eaters, who won their 9th League Title in the 1987-88 season, extending their record for most West Metro League Titles won.

In 1979, the Cake Eaters became the first team from the West Metro League (or any of the Metro leagues, for that matter) to win the Kellogg Cup. The next year, their archrivals the Richfield Roosters won the Cup, with the St. Louis Park Louies winning the Cup in 1984.

## Current Teams

### Former Teams

* Eden Prairie Pumas ⁠— played in WMHL from 1972-1982, left to form Hennepin Hockey League
* Minnetonka Muskies ⁠— played in WMHL from 1972-1982, left to form Hennepin Hockey League
* Mound Marauders ⁠— played in WMHL from 1976-1982, left to form Hennepin Hockey League

## List of Champions

**Bold text** denotes the team won the Kellogg Cup that year. (Parentheses indicate that a WMHL team won the Kellogg Cup without winning the league championship.)

* 1972: Edina Cake Eaters
* 1973: Edina Cake Eaters
* 1974: Edina Cake Eaters
* 1975: Edina Cake Eaters
* 1976: Minnetonka Muskies
* 1977: Richfield Roosters
* 1978: Edina Cake Eaters
* 1979: **Edina Cake Eaters**
* 1980: **Richfield Roosters**
* 1981: Richfield Roosters
* 1982: Bloomington West Terriers
* 1983: Edina Cake Eaters
* 1984: **St. Louis Park Louies**
* 1985: Bloomington West Terriers
* 1986: St. Louis Park Louies
* 1987: Edina Cake Eaters
* 1988: Edina Cake Eaters
The Tire

**Current Streak** | Rubber Kings, 6 (1983-present)

**The Tire** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1983 to the winner of the season series between the Chippewa Falls Chippewas and the Eau Claire Rubber Kings of the St. Croix Hockey League. The Tire was made in Eau Claire (the city's tire-manufacturing industry is the Rubber Kings' namesake), and the team that wins the Tire each year gets to paint the hubcap in their team color (Rubber Kings grey or Chippewas gold). In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Tire.

Currently, Eau Claire holds the Tire, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1983 and holding it the following 5 years to lead the all-time trophy series, 6-0.

## Rivalry facts

Although neither team has ever won a Kellogg Cup, the Kings outpace the Chips in St. Croix League Titles and Super Series appearances (1-0 each).
New Prague Bohemians

The **New Prague Bohemians** are a team of the Blue Earth Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1988-89 season. Based in New Prague, Minnesota, the Bohemians play their home games at the 500-seat New Prague Community Center.

## History

The Bohemians name honors the descent of the town's founders, coming from Bohemia (now known as the Czech Republic); the logo and color scheme is inspired by the Czech national team.

### Culture

#### Traditions

New Prague fans are best known for their love of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. Bohemian fans sing along to the tune during the second intermission of every home game.

### The Checking Czech

Since their inception, the Bohemians have been represented by The Checking Czech. A man dressed in traditional Bohemian attire, the Checking Czech travels with the Bohemians on the road and has his own designated spot in the stands at all Bohs games at the New Prague Community Center.