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Rochester Robins

The **Rochester Robins** are a team of the Valley Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1951-52 season. Based in Rochester, Minnesota, the Robins play their home games at the 1,700-seat Graham Arena, sharing a hometown with their archrivals the Rochester Mustangs.

## History

The Robins have won 8 Valley League Titles and appeared in 1 Super Series (1972).

### Culture

#### Rockin' Robin

The official song of the Rochester Robins is "Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day. The term has been adopted by the teams supporters club & inspired the team slogan "Rock 'Em Robins".

Rochester fans sing the tune during the second intermission of ever home game & after every Robin win.

Lyrics:

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> *"Tweedle-lee-dee-dee-dee, tweedle-lee-dee-dee, Tweedle-lee-dee-dee-dee, tweedle-lee-dee-dee, Tweedle-lee-dee-dee-dee, tweedle-lee-dee-dee, Tweet tweet tweet tweet*
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> *He rocks in the tree tops all day long, Hoppin' and a-boppin' and a-singing his song, All the little birds on Jaybird Street, Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet*
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> *Rockin' robin tweet tweet tweet, Rockin' robin tweet, tweedle-lee-dee, Blow rockin' robin, 'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight (Tweet, tweedle-lee-dee)*
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> *Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee, Every little bird in the tall oak tree, The wise old owl, the big black crow, Flappin' their wings singing go bird go*
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> *Rockin' robin tweet tweet tweet, Rockin' robin tweet, tweedle-lee-dee, Blow rockin' robin, 'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Civil War Trophy

The Robins' in-city rivals are the Rochester Mustangs, 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 Rochester 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 Spear

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

**The Spear** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1983 to the winner of the season series between the Chanhassen Badgers and the Chaska Chiefs of the Hennepin Hockey League. The team that wins the Spear each year gets to decorate it with a ribbon of their primary team color (Badgers red or Chiefs purple). In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Spear.

Currently, Chaska holds the Spear, having won it back after 4 years in Chanhassen's possession. However, the Badgers lead the all-time trophy series, 4-2.

## Rivalry Facts

The choice of a spear is a reference to both cities' rich Native American heritage (also the inspiration for Chaska's Chiefs name). Unique among MAHL rivalries, the Spear was established as a rivalry before both teams even began play.
Luverne Flying Dutchmen

The **Luverne Flying Dutchmen** 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 Luverne, Minnesota, the Flying Dutchmen play their home games at a 750-seat rink at Veterans Arena.

## History

The Flying Dutchmen are named in honor of Luverne's Dutch & German heritage and population.

The Flying Dutchmen have won 1 Southwest Association Title (1971).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Luverne fans are known as the "Orange Army" because of their reputation for wearing the teams iconic orange to every game. Clogs fans are notorious for their travel support as well, filling visiting arenas in a sea of orange when the Dutchmen come to town.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Hubcap Trophy

The Flying Dutchmen compete against their archrivals the Worthington Zephyrs for The Hubcap 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 trophy is an early '70s hubcap (honoring the era both teams were formed), and whichever team holds the Hubcap gets to paint it in their color as long as they hold it (Dutchmen orange or Zephs green).

Currently, the Zephyrs hold the Trophy, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1988.
Hudson Bengals

The **Hudson Bengals** are a team of the St. Croix Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1983-84 season. Based in Hudson, Wisconsin, the Bengals play their home games at the 800-seat Hudson Sports and Civic Center.

## History

The Bengals nickname was chosen to represent "Strength, Speed and Determination" according to the team in the name announcement.

The Bengals are Wisconsin's seventh MAHL team (the most of any state or province outside of Minnesota), joining St. Croix league-mates the Chippewa Falls Chippewas, Eau Claire Rubber Kings, Menomonie Sawyers and River Falls Rapids as well as the Superior Lakers of the Lake Superior Hockey League and the La Crosse Brewers of the Valley Hockey League.

### Culture

#### Eye of the Tiger

The Bengals have been using "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor for their entrance and to hype up the crowd when Hudson is winning with under 5 minutes left to play since their inaugural 1984 season.

The song has become synonymous with the Bengals and their fans, with the song becoming the teams unofficial anthem.

#### Who Dey?

Hudson is perhaps best known for their iconic "Who Dey?" chant. The chant originated with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals but has been adopted and fully embraced by Hudson fans.

You'll hear Bengals fans yell the chant sporadically throughout the game and after every Hudson victory.

Chant:

> *"Who dey*
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> *who dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?*
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> *Nobody!"*
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### Stripes

Beginning in 1984, the Bengals have a body-costumed mascot named Stripes, an orange and white Bengal tiger with blue eyes and black stripes. Stripes can be seen cheering on the Bengals at every game at Hudson Sports and Civic Center.
Vermillion Trailblazers

The **Vermillion Trailblazers** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1977-78 season. Based in Vermillion, South Dakota, the Trailblazers play their home games at the 1,500-seat Lewis and Clark Memorial Arena.

## History

The Blazers are one of four MAHL teams based in South Dakota (all of which are in the Southwest Association), following their archrivals the Yankton Paddlefish as well as the Sioux Falls Packers and the Brookings Buffaloes.

The Trailblazers name references the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, which made a stop in present-day Vermillion on August 24, 1804.

In their 11 seasons of play thus far, the Trailblazers have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup playoffs.

### Lewis & Clark

Beginning in 1988, the Trailblazers have two body-costumed mascots named Lewis & Clark, being the first MAHL team to have a pair of mascots. Named after the famous explorers whose expedition stop in present-day Vermillion inspired the team's and arena's name, Lewis & Clark both sport beards and wear coonskin caps, black pants and brown boots, but with inverted tops (Lewis wears a black outer coat with a red undershirt, while Clark wears a red outer coat with a black undershirt). Lewis & Clark can be seen at all Blazers home games at Lewis and Clark Memorial Arena.
Eagan Oaks

The **Eagan Oaks** 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 Eagan, Minnesota, the Oaks play their home games at the 1,500-seat Eagan Civic Arena.

## History

The Oaks name is a reference to the city of Eagan's emblem, which was adopted based on the large number of oak trees in the city.

The Oaks have won 1 South Metro League Title (1984) and appeared in 2 Super Series (1983 & 1984).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Eagan fans are known as "The Green Rangers" and are notorious for decking themselves in green from head to toe on Oak game days.

#### Don't Stop Believin'

The Oaks have been playing Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" during the second intermission of every home game since 1981. Fans sing along while the players return to the ice for the third period midway through the song.

Lyrics:

> *"Just a small town girl, Livin' in a lonely world, She took the midnight train going anywhere, Just a city boy, Born and raised in South Detroit, He took the midnight train going anywhere*
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> *A singer in a smokey room, A smell of wine and cheap perfume, For a smile they can share the night, It goes on and on and on and on*
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> *Strangers waitin', Up and down the boulevard, Their shadows searchin' in the night, Streetlights, people, Livin' just to find emotion, Hidin', somewhere in the night*
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> *Workin' hard to get my fill, Everybody wants a thrill, Payin' anything to roll the dice, Just one more time*
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> *Some'll win, some will lose, Some are born to sing the blues, Whoa, the movie never ends, It goes on and on and on and on*
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> *Strangers waitin', Up and down the boulevard, Their shadows searchin' in the night, Streetlights, people, Livin' just to find emotion, Hidin', somewhere in the night*
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> *Don't stop believin', Hold on to that feelin', Streetlights, people*
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> *Don't stop believin', Hold on, Streetlights, people*
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> *Don't stop believin', Hold on to that feelin', Streetlights, people"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Pyramid

The Oaks compete against their rivals the Apple Valley Cardinals and Rosemount Wolfhounds 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 it for the first time in 1985 and holding it the following two years. The Cards lead the all-time trophy series 4-1-0.

#### The Acorn

In addition, the Oaks compete against the Burnsville Bucks for The Acorn, 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 Bucks hold the Acorn, having won it for the first time in 1988. The all-time trophy series is tied, 1-1.
Glencoe Gaels

The **Glencoe Gaels** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1988-89 season. Based in Glencoe, Minnesota, the Gaels play their home games at the 500-seat Glencoe Ice Arena.

## History

The Gaels name honors the town's namesake; Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands.

### Culture

#### The Carnyx

Glencoe is best known for their "Battle Horn" as they call it. An ancient Celtic instrument called a Carnyx that was designed to intimidate enemies before a battle.

The Gaels have their own Carnyx that they sound every time the team takes to the ice and after every Glencoe goal & win.

#### Traditions

Gaels fans come together to sing "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers during the second intermission of every home game, a tradition that started in their inaugural 1989 season.

Glencoe fans are also known to bring Scotland & Ireland flags to games, honoring their teams namesakes.
The Giant Fork

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

**The Giant Fork** is an 8-foot tall aluminum fork awarded since 1966 as a rivalry trophy to the winner of the season series between the East Grand Forks Pointers and the Grand Forks Jets of the Red River Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Fork.

Currently, the Jets hold the Fork, having won it back in 1988 and holding it the following year to tie the trophy series, 12-12.

## Rivalry Facts

Although Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are only two miles apart across the Red River, they are in 2 different states (Grand Forks in North Dakota and East Grand Forks in Minnesota).

Although neither team has ever won the Kellogg Cup, the Jets outpace the Pointers in Super Series appearances (4-3), with both teams tied in Red River League Titles (8-8). The two teams have met twice in the Kellogg Cup playoffs, with the Pointers winning both meetings.
OMG Cup

**Current Streak** | Screaming Eagles, 6 (1984-present)

The **OMG Cup** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1984 to the winner of the season series between the Maple Grove Sap Tappers and the Osseo Screaming Eagles of the North Metro Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Cup.

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

## History

The Cup's name comes from both cities' initials, as well as both teams sharing a youth hockey association called OMGHA (Osseo-Maple Grove Hockey Association).

Although neither team has ever won a Kellogg Cup nor even appeared in a Super Series, the Screaming Eagles outpace the Sap Tappers in North Metro League Titles won (3-0).
Ellsworth Curds

The **Ellsworth Curds** are a team of the St. Croix Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1986-87 season. Based in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, the Curds play their home games at the 1,000-seat Pierce County Fairgrounds.

## History

The Curds are the eighth MAHL team based in the state of Wisconsin, joining St. Croix leaguemates the Eau Claire Rubber Kings, River Falls Rapids, Menomonie Sawyers, Chippewa Falls Chippewas and Hudson Bengals as well as the Superior Lakers of the Lake Superior Hockey League and the La Crosse Brewers of the Valley Hockey League.

The Curds' nickname references Ellsworth's claim to fame being the "Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin". The curds are the city's pride and passion, standing out even among a state famous for its dairy industry as a whole.

### Culture

#### Cheeseheads

Curd fans and even the team itself are often referred to as "Cheeseheads", a nickname commonly used when referring to fans of the NFL's Green Bay Packers.

Ellsworth fans come to games wearing foam cheese wedge hats, the same ones worn by Packer fans, as a way to show their support for the Curds.

#### Sweet Caroline

Ellsworth fans have come together arm in arm and swayed side to side while singing the Neil Diamond classic "Sweet Caroline" during the second intermission of every Curds game since their inaugural 1987 season.

The crowd sings the entire song with some additional chants to cheer on the Curds.

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 Curds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Curds! Go Curds! Go Curds!), I've been inclined (Lets Go Curds!), 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 Curds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Curds! Go Curds! Go Curds!), I've been inclined (Lets Go Curds!), To believe they never would, Oh no, no*
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> *Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Curds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Curds! Go Curds! Go Curds!), Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Curds!), I believe they never could, Sweet Caroline (Lets Go Curds!), Good times never seemed so good (Go Curds! Go Curds! Go Curds!)"*
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The Gemini Trophy

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

**The Gemini Trophy** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1989 to the winner of the season series between the two teams based in Manitoba's Twin Cities; the Morden Monsters and the Winkler Wranglers of the Northland Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Trophy.

The trophy consists of a stylized aluminum sculpture of the zodiac symbol for the constellation Gemini which means "the twins" in Latin.

Currently, Morden holds the trophy, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1989.

## History

The trophy was introduced in 1989 to coincide with the Monsters and Wranglers' inaugural season; the name references both cities' status as Manitoba's Twin Cities.
South Metro Hockey League

The **South Metro Hockey League** is an amateur hockey league based on the southern 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 North Metro Hockey League, West Metro Hockey League and East Metro Hockey League.

Its current champions are the Apple Valley Cardinals, who won their 8th (and 3rd consecutive) League Title in the 1987-88 season, extending their record for most South Metro League Titles.

## Current Teams

### Former Teams

* Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets ⁠— played in SMHL from 1972-1978, left to form St. Croix Hockey League
* Hastings Rivermen ⁠— played in SMHL from 1972-1978, left to form St. Croix Hockey League
* Shakopee Six ⁠— played in SMHL from 1972-1982, left to form Hennepin Hockey League

## List of Champions

* 1972: Burnsville Bucks
* 1973: Burnsville Bucks
* 1974: Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets
* 1975: Hastings Rivermen
* 1976: Apple Valley Cardinals
* 1977: Apple Valley Cardinals
* 1978: Apple Valley Cardinals
* 1979: Apple Valley Cardinals
* 1980: Inver Grove Heights Lions
* 1981: Burnsville Bucks
* 1982: Burnsville Bucks
* 1983: Apple Valley Cardinals
* 1984: Eagan Oaks
* 1985: Burnsville Bucks
* 1986: Apple Valley Cardinals
* 1987: Apple Valley Cardinals
* 1988: Apple Valley Cardinals
Stillwater Volunteers

The **Stillwater Volunteers** are a team of the East Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Stillwater, Minnesota, the Volunteers play their home games at the 500-seat Lily Lake Arena.

## History

Before joining the East Metro League, the Volunteers played their first sixteen seasons (1956-1971) as a member of the Twin Cities Hockey League, and as a member of its East Division from 1962-1971.

The Volunteers are the second MAHL team to call Stillwater home, following the Twin Cities League's (and the MAHL's) charter team the Stillwater Athletic Club, who played in the league from its inaugural season of 1916 until they folded in 1936 after years of poor on-ice performance and last-place finishes. However, the Vols have been much more successful than the A's ever were, having one East Metro League title (1979) and two Super Series (1979 & 1983) to their name.

The Volunteers name comes from the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, who fought for the Union Army in the American Civil War from 1861 until 1864. The Infantry's Company B was the Stillwater Guard, and its logo was a shamrock pinned over the soldiers' chests.

### Culture

#### The Battle Cry of Freedom

The Stillwater Volunteers honor their Civil War roots with fans singing "The Battle Cry of Freedom", a civil war era song in support of the Union cause.

The song was composed by George Frederick Root and has become the official fight song of the Vols, being sung after every period (unless the game is over).

Lyrics:

> *"Yes we’ll rally round the flag, boys, we’ll rally once again, Shouting the battle cry of freedom, We will rally from the hillside, we’ll gather from the plain, Shouting the battle cry of freedom!*
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> *The Union forever! Hurrah, boys, hurrah! Down with the traitor, up with the star; While we rally round the flag, boys, rally once again, Shouting the battle cry of freedom!*
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> *We are springing to the call of our brothers gone before, Shouting the battle cry of freedom! And we’ll fill our vacant ranks with a million freemen more, Shouting the battle cry of freedom!*
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> *The Union forever! Hurrah, boys, hurrah! Down with the traitor, up with the star; While we rally round the flag, boys, rally once again, Shouting the battle cry of freedom!"*
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Granite Hockey League

The **Granite Hockey League** is an amateur hockey league based in central Minnesota and one of the 18 Leagues which comprise the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League. Based in St. Cloud, the Granite League gets its name from St. Cloud's nickname of the "Granite City."

Its current champions are the Sauk Rapids Bulldogs, who won their 5th Granite League Title in the 1988—89 season. The Brainerd Lumberjacks currently hold the record for most Granite League Titles with 19.

In 1969, the Jacks became the first Granite League team to win the Kellogg Cup when they defeated the Winnipeg Monarchs 3-1 in the Final. 19 years later, the Cats became the second as they finally won the Cup, defeating the Apple Valley Cardinals 2-1 in the Final.

The Granite League and Red River 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

* Alexandria Norsemen ⁠— played in GHL from 1954—1987, left to form Central Hockey Association
* Breckenridge-Wahpeton Twins ⁠— played in GHL from 1986—1987, left to form Central Hockey Association
* Fergus Falls Cyclones ⁠— played in GHL from 1954—1987, left to form Central Hockey Association
* Morris Mules ⁠— played in GHL from 1986—1987, left to form Central Hockey Association
* Wadena Devils ⁠— played in GHL from 1986—1987, left to form Itasca Hockey Association

## List of Champions

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

* 1954: St. Cloud Bear Cats
* 1955: St. Cloud Bear Cats
* 1956: St. Cloud Bear Cats
* 1957: St. Cloud Bear Cats
* 1958: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1959: St. Cloud Bearcats
* 1960: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1961: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1962: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1963: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1964: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1965: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1966: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1967: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1968: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1969: **Brainerd Lumberjacks**
* 1970: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1971: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1972: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1973: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1974: St. Cloud Bearcats
* 1975: Fergus Falls Cyclones
* 1976: St. Cloud Bearcats
* 1977: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1978: Little Falls Pilots
* 1979: Sauk Rapids Bulldogs
* 1980: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1981: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1982: Fergus Falls Cyclones
* 1983: Brainerd Lumberjacks
* 1984: Sauk Rapids Bulldogs
* 1985: St. Cloud Bearcats
* 1986: Sauk Rapids Bulldogs
* 1987: Sauk Rapids Bulldogs
* 1988: **St. Cloud Bearcats**
* 1989: Sauk Rapids Bulldogs
New Hope Raiders

The **New Hope Raiders** 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 New Hope, Minnesota, the Raiders play their home games at the 2,200-seat New Hope Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with their rivals the Crystal Colts.

## History

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

### Culture

#### Traditions

New Hope fans are known as the "Black Hole" due to their tendency to dress in black from head to toe, making the stands look like a black hole.

The Raiders have been using AC/DC's "Back In Black" for their entrances since the 1980 season. Fans sing and clap along as their Blackshirts take to the ice.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Silver Horseshoe

The Raiders compete against their archrivals the Crystal Colts for The Silver Horseshoe, 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 Colts hold 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.
Worthington Zephyrs

The **Worthington Zephyrs** are a team of the Southwest Hockey Association, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1977-78 season. Based in Worthington, Minnesota, the Zephyrs play their home games at the 750-seat Worthington Civic Center.

## History

Although the origins of the Zephyrs name were not specified by the team, many speculate it to reference the town's roots in the 1870s as Okabena Station on the Chicago and North Western Railway (now part of the Union Pacific Railroad).

The Zephyrs have appeared in 1 Super Series (1986).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Worthington's team anthem is "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osborne, using it for their entrances and to hype of the crowd late in games. Fans sing and clap along with the song which has become synonymous with the Zephs.

Zephyr fans are known as "Gang Green" due to their tendency to cover themselves in green from head to toe on Worthington game days.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The Hubcap Trophy

The Zephyrs compete against their archrivals the Luverne Flying Dutchmen for The Hubcap 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 trophy is an early '70s hubcap (honoring the era both teams were formed), and whichever team holds the Hubcap gets to paint it in their color as long as they hold it (Zephs green or Dutchmen orange).

Currently, the Zephyrs hold the Trophy, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1988.
Can-Am Cup

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

The **Can-Am Cup** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1952 to the winner of the season series between the International Falls Ice and the Fort Frances Trappers of the Northland Hockey League. In years where the season series is tied, whichever team has scored more goals in their meetings wins the Cup.

Currently, International Falls holds the Cup, having won it back in 1988 and holding it the following year. The Ice lead the all-time trophy series, 20-18.

## Rivalry Facts

Although International Falls and Fort Frances are directly across Rainy Lake and its International Bridge from each other, they are in entirely different nations; International Falls is in the United States and the state of Minnesota, while Fort Frances is in Canada and the province of Ontario.

Currently, the Ice outpace the Trappers in Kellogg Cups (2-0) and Northland League Titles (6-3), while both teams are tied in Super Series appearances (3-3). The Ice and Trappers have met in the playoffs twice, with the Ice winning both meetings.
Mountain Iron Cougars

The **Mountain Iron Cougars** are a team of the Iron Range Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1972-73 season. Based in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, the Cougars play their home games at the 2,000-seat Miners Memorial Building in nearby Virginia, sharing a home ice with their rivals the Virginia Royals.

## History

The Cougars are named for the species of big cat native to the area, it is also known as a Mountain Lion or Puma.

The Cougars have won 1 Iron Range League Title (1980).

### Culture

#### Traditions

The Mountain Iron Cougars have played "Ooh La La" by Faces during the second intermission of every home game since their inception in 1973. Fans sing along to the entire song and yell out *"I wish, That, I knew what I know now, When I was younger!"*

### Rivalries

#### "Little Brother"

Because of Mountain Iron's close proximity to Eveleth and the Cougars' home ice being in Virginia, Royals and Eveleth Redbirds fans refer to the Cougars as their "little brother," often leading chants of that sort in their games. Despite (or perhaps because of) these chants, the Cougars have recently established themselves as perennial contenders in the Iron Range League, often finishing ahead of at least one of their two "big brothers" in the league standings.

#### The Miners Pickaxe

The Cougars compete against their rivals and arena neighbors the Virginia Royals for The Miners Pickaxe, 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 Royals hold the Pickaxe, having won it back in 1989. The Royals lead the all-time trophy series 5-3.
Grafton Griffins

The **Grafton Griffins** are a team of the Red River Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1986-87 season. Based in Grafton, North Dakota, the Griffins play their home games at the 1,500-seat Centennial Center.

## History

The Griffins are the fifth MAHL team from the state of North Dakota, following their Red River league-mates the Fargo Titans, Grand Forks Jets and West Fargo Wasps as well as the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Twins of the Granite Hockey League.

The Griffins name was chosen because of its added alliterative appeal with the city name.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Grafton is perhaps best known for the "Grafton Gold-Out" where Griffin fans come to games decked out in gold. The Centennial Club is known to hand out free gold t-shirts before big games. This creates a wall of gold in the crowd and a very intimidating atmosphere for opponents at Grafton home games.

### Season-By-Season Results

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 1989
Ramsey Rams

The **Ramsey Rams** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1982-83 season. Based in Ramsey, Minnesota, the Rams play their home games at the 750-seat Ramsey Ice Arena.

## History

The Rams nickname is a play on the town's name.

### Culture

#### Rammer Jammer

Ramsey is perhaps best known for their "Rammer Jammer" chant. Gary Glitter's "Rock 'n' Roll (Part 2) starts on the speakers and the fans do the rest. Ram fans clap along to the beat and chant when the song hits its iconic *"Hey!"*

Rams fans have adopted a chant made popular by the University of Alabama, changing the lyrics to fit their team.

The chant changes every game, with the city or nickname of the opponent being changed depending on who the Rams are playing. The chant is performed twice. Before every home game and after every Ram win.

Lyrics:

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> *Rammer Jammer, Golden Hammer*
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> *Give 'em hell Ramsey Rammers!"*
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> *Hey Warriors!*
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> *We just beat the hell out of you!*
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> *Rammer Jammer, Golden Hammer*
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> *Give 'em hell Ramsey Rammers!"*
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### Gav the Ram

The Rams have a body-costumed mascot named Gav the Ram, a red ram with gold eyes and horns. Standing at 6'5 on skates, Gav can be seen at all Rams home games at the Anoka Ice Arena, leading the Rams out on the ice before each game and cheering them on throughout the season.
Northwest Cup

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

The **Northwest Cup** is a rivalry trophy awarded since 1989 to the winner of the season series between the Dryden Bulls 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 Cup.

Currently, Kenora holds the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1989.

## History

Inaugurated for the Bulls' inaugural 1989 season, the Cup is a stylized compass pointing northwest, honoring both teams' location in northwest Ontario.
Maple Grove Sap Tappers

The **Maple Grove Sap Tappers** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1979-80 season. Based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the Sap Tappers play their home games at the 1,500-seat Osseo Ice Arena in nearby Osseo, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Osseo Screaming Eagles.

## History

The Sap Tappers name references the town's history of tapping maple trees to make syrup, hence its name of Maple Grove.

### Culture

#### September

Maple Grove has been singing Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" to celebrate home victories since their inaugural 1980 season. Tapper fans clap, dance & sing along to the song after wins.

Lyrics:

> *"Do you remember, The 21st night of September? Love was changin' the minds of pretenders, While chasin' the clouds away*
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> *Our hearts were ringin', In the key that our souls were singin', As we danced in the night, remember, How the stars stole the night away, oh, yeah*
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> *Hey, hey, hey, Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember?, Ba-dee-ya, dancin' in September, Ba-dee-ya, never was a cloudy day*
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> *Ba-du-da, ba-du-da, ba-du-da, ba-du, Ba-du-da, ba-du, ba-du-da, ba-du, Ba-du-da, ba-du, ba-du-da*
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> *My thoughts are with you, Holdin' hands with your heart to see you, Only blue talk and love, remember, How we knew love was here to stay*
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> *Now December, Found the love that we shared in September, Only blue talk and love, remember, The true love we share today*
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> *Hey, hey, hey, Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember? Ba-dee-ya, dancin' in September, Ba-dee-ya, never was a cloudy day, There was a, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), say, do you remember?, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), dancin' in September, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), golden dreams were shiny days*
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> *The bell was ringin', oh, oh, Our souls were singin', Do you remember never a cloudy day? Yow*
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> *There was a, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), say, do you remember?, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), dancin' in September, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), never was a cloudy day, And we'll say, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), say, do you remember?, Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, dee-ya), dancin' in September, Ba-dee-ya (dee ya, dee-ya), golden dreams were shiny days*
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> *Ba-dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya, Ba-dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya, Ba-dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya! Ba-dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya, Ba-dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya Ba-dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya!"*
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### Rivalry Trophies

#### The OMG Cup

The Sap Tappers compete against their archrivals the Osseo Screaming Eagles for the OMG 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 Screaming Eagles hold the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1984 and holding it the following five years. The Eagles lead the all-time trophy series 6-0.
St. Paul Park Shamrocks

The **St. Paul Park Shamrocks** are a team of the St. Croix Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1986-87 season. Based in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, the Shamrocks play their home games at the 1,178-seat Cottage Grove Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets.

## History

The Shamrocks name is a reference to St. Paul Park's Irish heritage.

### Culture

#### Traditions

Park fans are known as the "Mean Green" because of their tendency to cover themselves in green from head to toe on game days to show support for their Shamrocks.

#### The Fields of Athenry

Shamrock fans have been singing "The Fields of Athenry" during the second intermission of every home game since 1987. Fans lock arm in arm and sway side to side while belting out the lyrics.

The song is a folk ballad about the Irish Potato Famine. It gained popularity by becoming a sports anthem used by teams such as Celtic FC and the Irish national rugby & football clubs.

Lyrics:

> *"By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young girl calling, "Michael, they have taken you away, For you stole Trevelyan's corn, So the young might see the morn, Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay"*
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> *Low lie the fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly, Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing, It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry*
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> *By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young man calling, "Nothing matters, Mary, when you're free, Against the famine and the crown, I rebelled, they cut me down, Now you must raise our child with dignity"*
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> *Low lie the fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly, Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing, It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry*
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> *By a lonely harbour wall, She watched the last star falling, As that prison ship sailed out against the sky, For she lived in hope and pray, For her love in Botany Bay, It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry*
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> *Low lie the fields of Athenry, Where once we watched the small free birds fly, Our love was on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing, It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry"*
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### Parker T. Leprechaun

Beginning in 1987, the Shamrocks have a live mascot named Parker T. Leprechaun, a ginger man no taller than 5'6 (preferably with a beard) wearing all-green leprechaun attire. An instant fan favorite, Parker can be seen at all Shamrocks home games at Cottage Grove Ice Arena, and is known to pull pranks on fans.
Brooklyn Park Panthers

The **Brooklyn Park Panthers** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the Panthers play their home games at the 1,200-seat Brooklyn Park Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Brooklyn Center Catamounts.

## History

The Panthers have won 3 North Metro League Titles (1980, 1982 & 1985) and appeared in 2 Super Series (1982 & 1983).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Brooklyn Park has played "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by the Beastie Boys as the Panthers have returned for the third period at every home game since 1986. The Panthers hit the ice after the fans scream *"No Sleep Til'! Brooklyn!"*

Panther fans are known as "Gang Green" due to their insistence on wearing green wherever the Cats play, painting the stands green at home and on the road.

### Sammy Panther

Beginning in 1979, the Panthers have a costumed mascot named Sammy Panther, a black panther with green eyes. Sammy can be seen in the crowd and skating on the ice prior to every Panthers home game at Brooklyn Park Ice Arena.

### Rivalry Trophies

#### Big Cat Cup

The Panthers compete against their archrivals the Brooklyn Center Catamounts for the Big Cat 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 Panthers hold the Cup, having won it back in 1987. The Panthers lead the all-time trophy series, 6-1.
Romania

Romania first debuted in TESCO1 with the song "Heard It All Before" by Dinah Jane, getting the country 13th place with 47 points, barely missing out on qualifying.

In TESCO2, Romania had more luck and came 9th with the song "Lips Don't Lie" by Ally Brooke, earning 52 points. TESCO3 onwards also showed good results for Romania, with not a single non-qualification.

## Participation

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

The **Elk River Indians** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1973-74 season. Based in Elk River, Minnesota, the Indians play their home games at the 500-seat Elk River Arena.

## History

The Indians name references the battles between the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes which took place in 1772 and 1773 at what is now the city of Elk River.

The Indians have won 1 North Metro League Title (1976).

### Culture

#### Jolene

Elk River fans have been singing Dolly Parton's hit single "Jolene" since their very first season.

The song was released right around the start of their inaugural 1973-74 season and it became an instant hit with Indians fans. They have been singing along to it during the second intermission of every Elk River home game since.

Lyrics:

> *"Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, I'm begging of you please don't take my man, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Please don't take him just because you can*
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> *Your beauty is beyond compare, With flaming locks of auburn hair, With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green, Your smile is like a breath of spring, Your voice is soft like summer rain, And I cannot compete with you, Jolene*
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> *He talks about you in his sleep, And there's nothing I can do to keep, From crying when he calls your name, Jolene*
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> *And I can easily understand, How you could easily take my man, But you don't know what he means to me, Jolene*
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> *Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, I'm begging of you please don't take my man, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Please don't take him just because you can*
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> *You could have your choice of men, But I could never love again, He's the only one for me, Jolene*
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> *I had to have this talk with you, My happiness depends on you, And whatever you decide to do, Jolene*
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> *Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, I'm begging of you please don't take my man, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Please don't take him even though you can, Jolene, Jolene"*
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Long Prairie Paladins

The **Long Prairie Paladins** 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 Long Prairie, Minnesota, the Paladins play their home games at the 900-seat Todd County Arena.

## History

The Paladins name won the name-the-team contest ran in the local newspaper, the *Long Prairie Leader*.

### Culture

#### The Ballad Of Paladin

Long Prairie has played "The Ballad Of Paladin" by Johnny Western to celebrate victories since their inaugural 1988 season.

Lyrics:

> *"Have gun will travel, reads the card of a man. A knight without armor in a savage land*
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> *His fast gun hire, heeds the calling wind. A soldier of fortune, is a man called Pal-a-din*
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> *Paladin, Paladin, where do you roam. Paladin, Paladin, far, far from home*
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> *He travels on to where ever he must. A chess knight of silver is his badge of trust*
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> *There are campfire legends that the plainsmen sing. Of the man with the gun, of the man called Pal-a-din*
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> *Paladin, Paladin, where do you roam, Paladin, Paladin, far, far from home, Far from home, far from home"*
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Osseo Screaming Eagles

The **Osseo Screaming Eagles** are a team of the North Metro Hockey League, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1971-72 season. Based in Osseo, Minnesota, the Screaming Eagles play their home games at the 1,500-seat Osseo Ice Arena, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Maple Grove Sap Tappers.

## History

Before joining the North Metro League, the Screaming Eagles played their first 10 seasons (1962-1971) as a member of the Twin Cities Hockey League and its West Division.

The Screaming Eagles have won 3 North Metro League Titles (1972, 1974 & 1987).

### Culture

#### Traditions

Osseo has played Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" as the Eagles return to the ice for every third period since 1973. Players hit the ice as the crowd sings *"Wont you fly high, Free bird, Yeah!"*

### Rivalry Trophies

#### The OMG Cup

The Screaming Eagles compete against their archrivals the Maple Grove Sap Tappers for the OMG 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 Screaming Eagles hold the Cup, having won the inaugural trophy series in 1984 and holding it the following five seasons. The Eagles lead the all-time trophy series 6-0.
Princeton Brickmakers

The **Princeton Brickmakers** are a team of the Granite Hockey League, where they have played since joining the league as an expansion team for the 1973-74 season. Based in Princeton, Minnesota, the Brickmakers play their home games at the 750-seat Princeton Hockey Arena.

## History

The Brickmakers' name honors Princeton's early history as a major center in the brickmaking industry, particularly from the former community known as Brickton.

In their 16 seasons of play thus far, the Brickmakers have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup Playoffs.

### Culture

#### Another Brick in the Wall

Princeton fans have sung Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2" during the second intermission of every home game since their move indoors in 1980.

Lyrics:

> *"We don't need no education, We don't need no thought control, No dark sarcasm in the classroom, Teacher, leave them kids alone*
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> *Hey, teacher, leave them kids alone, All in all, it's just another brick in the wall, All in all, you're just another brick in the wall*
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> *We don't need no education, We don't need no thought control, No dark sarcasm in the classroom, Teachers, leave them kids alone*
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> *Hey, teacher, leave us kids alone, All in all, you're just another brick in the wall, All in all, you're just another brick in the wall*
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> *If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding, How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat? You! Yes, you behind the bike stands, Stand still, laddy!"*
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Shoreview Pike

The **Shoreview Pike** are a team of the Northeast Hockey Association, where they have played as a charter member since the league's inaugural 1982-83 season. Based in Shoreview, Minnesota, the Pike play their home games at the 500-seat Shoreview Arena, sharing a home ice with their archrivals the Mounds View Gunners.

## History

Before joining the Northeast Association, the Pike played their first 9 seasons (1974-1982) as a member of the East Metro Hockey League.

The Pike are named after the Northern Pike, a species of predatory fish which is commonly found in Shoreview's numerous lakes and ponds.

In their 15 seasons of play, the Pike have never qualified for the Kellogg Cup playoffs.
Italy

Italy debuted in the first contest, TESCO1, with the song "Chances" by Deco, scoring 38 points and coming 16th, not qualifying.

They had much better luck in TESCO2, coming joint 6th with Armenia with the song "Honestly" by Gabbie Hanna.

They also did well in TESCO3 when the head of delegation switched from Beth to Val, using the song "Sofia" by Clairo, coming joint 7th with New Zealand.

## Participation

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