Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Herald - Jason Stadstad Hockey Classic Features Roseau, Jefferson, Central & Red River

Courtesy of Grand Forks Herald

By: Herald Reports

The state champions are coming for the Herald Jason Stadstad Hockey Classic on Dec. 21-22 in Ralph Engelstad Arena.

And all proceeds go to charity.

In the tournament field are defending Minnesota state Class AA champion Roseau and defending North Dakota state champion Grand Forks Red River. In addition, former North Dakota state champion Grand Forks Central and former Minnesota state Class AA champion Bloomington Jefferson will be on hand.

Combined, the teams have won 46 state titles.

Central will meet Roseau at 5:30 p.m. Dec 21. In the other semifinal that day, it will be Red River against Jefferson at 8 p.m.

The third-place game will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 22. The championship game will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The two-day tournament features some of the top boys high school hockey talent in the country, and all proceeds will go to Altru Cancer Center and Grand Forks youth hockey.

More: http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=60569&section=Sports

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

What does this have to do with section 8A?

Oshie-Blogs said...

Just like the Minnesota scores posted on this blog, I felt compelled to include this story.

Why?

Jason Stadstad died of brain cancer last year at the young age of 18 and his story is one of courage, determination and the will the live. He played at Grand Forks Central High and was an incredible young man.

The Grand Forks Herald, the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the communities of Section 8A Hockey want to keep his legacy alive!

As hockey coaches and human beings, we strive to produce future leaders with our athletes. This young man was a role model to everyone around and his sheer dedication to live inspired ones who knew him.

I appreciate your post.