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Press Release: 2021 Ice Dogs Tickets

January 16, 2021 by Adri DeBoer

FAIRBANKS ICE DOGS
RED BARON ARENA & EXPO
MAHA

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Red Baron Arena & Expo

Cassi Weiss

507-537-1865

Cassi.Weiss@VisitMarshallMN.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Red Baron Arena & Expo, MAHA and Fairbanks Ice Dogs Presents

Fairbanks Ice Dogs Game Tickets for 2021!

Marshall, MN – The City of Marshall is proud to host their first NAHL hockey game between the Fairbanks Ice Dogs and Austin Bruns the 21^st of January, followed with a double header vs. Aberdeen Wings January 22^nd and 23^rd at the Red Baron Arena & Expo. Tickets are available now for January Games marshall.sportngin.com/register/form/950968836.

Fairbanks Ice Dogs will host 10 games taking place at the Red Baron Arena & Expo on January 21-23^rd, January 30^th– 31^st, February 3^rd, February 19^th – 20^th, and February 26^rd – 27^th.Tickets are available now for all January Games. February Tickets will be available later this month.

Due to COVID Guidelines, 150 tickets will be sold for each game, masks and social distancing will be required. Doors will open 1 hour prior to game time. Anyone not cooperating with COVID guidelines will be asked to leave.

MSHSL – Winter Sports to begin Jan. 4, 2021

December 18, 2020 by Adri DeBoer

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020

League winter sports to begin in-person practice on Jan. 4, 2021

For Immediate Release

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — In alignment with Executive Order 20-103 announced today by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota State High School League will begin in-person practice for winter sports and activities on Mon., Jan. 4, 2021.

Thirteen days ago, the League’s Board of Directors approved a flexible scheduling model, presented by the Return to Participation Task Force, which will adapt to the new Executive Order. The new mandate modifies and is an extension of Executive Order 20-99 that went into effect on Nov. 20 and was set to expire Dec. 18. The first date of competition under the new directive has not yet been determined.

Member schools have the option to begin in-person participation at a later date if it best aligns with their district’s COVID-19 response plan.

On Jan. 4:

Gymnastics, Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Hockey, Wrestling, Boys Swimming and Diving, Girls and Boys Nordic Skiing and Girls and Boys Alpine Skiing may begin in-person practice
The Dance season may resume in-person practice sessions
Adapted Floor Hockey may begin its training season

“While we recognize that our students, coaches and families are anxious to return to activities and athletics, the Jan. 4, 2021, date aligns well with many member schools’ calendars as they return from extended breaks,” said League Executive Director Erich Martens. “This opportunity to participate in athletics and activities also comes with great responsibility. It is critical that all students, coaches, directors and officials maintain the highest standard of health and safety, both in and outside of school. Everyone must actively share the responsibility of reducing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping themselves and others safe and healthy.”

The Minnesota State High School League will continue to work with the Minnesota Department of Health and the League’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee to review and update the Sports and Activities Guidance and Information that will further clarify, reinforce and implement the commitment to providing the safest environment for all involved.

“The League appreciates the hard work of Governor Walz and state departments in recognizing the significance and importance of these activities and athletics for our students,” Martens said. “Through participation in League activities and athletics, our students have enhanced physical and mental health and well-being. And, when they participate under the leadership and mentorship of League-trained and certified coaches and directors, implementing League provided protocols and guidance, they can enjoy the safest possible experiences.”

The Minnesota State High School League: Education and Leadership for a Lifetime

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Fairbanks Ice Dogs Game Tickets!

November 13, 2020 by Adri DeBoer

FAIRBANKS ICE DOGS
RED BARON ARENA & EXPO
MAHA

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Red Baron Arena & Expo

Cassi Weiss

507-537-1865

Cassi.Weiss@VisitMarshallMN.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Red Baron Arena & Expo, MAHA and Fairbanks Ice Dogs Presents

Fairbanks Ice Dogs Game Tickets!

Marshall, MN – The City of Marshall is proud to host their first NAHL hockey game between the Fairbanks Ice Dogs and Aberdeen Wings on November 27^th at the Red Baron Arena & Expo. Tickets are available now for all 3 weekends at marshall.sportngin.com/register/form/950968836.

Fairbanks Ice Dogs will host 6 games taking place at the Red Baron Arena & Expo on November 27^th & 28^thvs. Aberdeen, December 4^th & 5^thvs. Austin, December 18^th & 19^thvs. Bismarck. Tickets for all games are available now on the website listed above.

Due to COVID Guidelines, 250 tickets will be sold for each game, masks and social distancing will be required. Doors will open 45 minutes prior to game time. Anyone not cooperating with COVID guidelines will be asked to leave.

Ice Dogs Temporary Relocation to Marshall

August 25, 2020 by Cassi Weiss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25^th, 2020

NAHL’s FAIRBANKS ICE DOGS TEMPORARY RELOCATION TO MARSHALL, MINNESOTA FOR PART OF SEASON

October 2020 – January 2021

Marshall, Minn., – October 23^rd, 2020, the NAHL’s Fairbanks Ice Dogs Hockey Team will temporarily relocate their team to Marshall, Minnesota. The team will practice and play two weekend “home” series at the Red Baron Arena & Expo. The home games will happen the weekends of November 26^th and December 4^th.

This is a great opportunity for the City of Marshall, The Red Baron Arena & Expo, as well as Marshall Amateur Hockey Association. The state-of-the-art Red Baron Arena & Expo was made for events like this. All games in the NAHL are streamed to millions of viewers on Hockey-TV. “What a great opportunity to show off our venue to another large crowd of hockey fans,” said Cody Mellenthin; Facility Manager of the Red Baron Arena & Expo.

“The Community of Marshall is thrilled that the Fairbanks Ice Dogs chose Marshall and the Red Baron Arena & Expo as their temporary home for part of their season, they saw the potential that our facilities have to host top of the line events,” added Mayor Bob Byrnes.

“Visit Marshall is so excited for the opportunity to host the Fairbanks Ice Dogs for part of their upcoming season, we would like to thank Rob Proffitt, the Ice Dogs organization, and community of Fairbanks for lending us their team,” said Cassi Weiss, “this will bring fans from all over the Midwest, including parents, visiting teams, fans, alumni and the casual hockey fan.”

“The Fairbanks Ice Dogs are so appreciative of this partnership with the City of Marshall, Visit Marshall, MAHA and the Red Baron Arena and Expo. At such a difficult crossroad in the Ice Dogs future, the whole community of Marshall is coming together to keep the program moving forward as well as forge many new relationships in our new Sister City.” Said General Manager Rob Proffitt

Rob also said “At such a difficult time, being able to work with Cassi, Josh, Cody, Scott and their respective groups, has been nothing short of amazing. Their willingness to help us get back to Fairbanks long term while in the shorter bringing something exciting to Marshall has been humbling to say the least.”

“Marshall hockey is excited to welcome these players and coaches into our community and into our homes,” said Josh Johnson, President of Marshall Amateur Hockey Association. “This is such a great opportunity for Marshall hockey players, for our players to see their dream, right in front of them,” added Johnson. Former Marshall Tiger hockey players Mason Plante and Kaleb Welvaert are currently on the Ice Dogs roster.

The Red Baron Arena & Expo is fully prepared with COVID-19 plan to ensure safety at all games, and practices following the CDC guidelines.

A group press conference including Ice Dogs General Manager Rob Proffitt, MAHA President Josh Johnson, Red Baron Arena & Expo Facility Supervisor Cody Mellenthin, and Visit Marshall Director Cassi Weiss will be posted on the Fairbanks and MARSH Sports Facebook pages this afternoon.

Annual Drown SMSU Golf Classic Still Scheduled for June 19

June 3, 2020 by Cassi Weiss

2020 Drown Golf Classic Logo WEB NEW

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Mustang Booster Club and the Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department has announced the 35th annual “David & Carol Drown SMSU Golf Classic”, sponsored by the Mustang Booster Club, is still scheduled to be held on Friday, June 19, at the Marshall Golf Club.

Due to COVID-19 and social distance regulations, the Marshall Golf Club and the Mustang Booster Club have made adjustments for the five-person scramble tournament to be held on June 19. All proceeds from the event go to the SMSU Athletic Scholarship fund.

2020 Drown SMSU Golf Classic Modifications:
• There will be tee times every 10 minutes instead of a shotgun start. The tee times will begin at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Teams are required to go online and request a tee time at SMSUmustangs.com/GolfClassic. The Drown Golf Classic committee will do its best to get each team scheduled in their preferred time slot.
• Each five-person team will be allowed three golf cars with one person driving and two team members walking the course.
• There will be no pre-golf luncheon or post-golf award ceremony, but a meal WILL BE provided to each individual.
• Team are encouraged to arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to their tee time.
• Individuals and teams should purchase the putting contest, buy-up hole and raffle board, PRIOR to the event on-line at SMSUmustangs.com/GolfClassic.

In addition to 18 holes of golf, registrants receive a Mustang gift, meal, beverages, tee gifts, use of a golf cart and complimentary range balls.

There are various levels to help support the event either as an individual or for your business to sponsor a team. This is a great social event to share with your friends, employees or clients and help support Mustang student-athletes!

For more information, or to sign-up a five-person team or as an individual go to SMSUmustangs.com/GolfClassic.

Businesses that would like to sponsor a team, please contact Kelly Loft at 507-537-7177 or kelly.loft@smsu.edu.

SMSU Athletics Announces Awards During Celebration of Excellence Program

May 8, 2020 by Cassi Weiss

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department is proud to release the 15^th annual “Celebration of Excellence” virtual awards program on Thursday.

Due to COVID-19, the annual awards program set for April 27 at the SMSU Conference Center, was canceled. Even though the epidemic canceled the NCAA winter championships and nearly the entire spring season, the SMSU Athletics Department was determined to honor our deserving student-athletes.

The “Celebration of Excellence” virtual program, hosted by SMSU Director of Athletics Chris Hmielewski and SMSU Athletic Communications Director Kelly Loft, honored student-athletes that earned awards throughout the past year, including All-NSIC, scholar athletes, national qualifiers, All-American, All-Region, Myles Brand Award honorees, and team MVPs, along with special SMSU faculty and SAAC awards. Nearly 60 SMSU senior student-athletes were recognized as well for their dedication to Mustang Athletics.

The 2019-20 Female and Male Athletes of the Year and the 2019-20 Female and Male Scholar-Athletes of the Year were also announced. The Athlete of the Year voting includes spring sports of 2019 (baseball, women’s golf, softball, men’s and women’s outdoor track & field and women’s tennis) and the fall and winter sports of the 2019-20 athletic year.

Thank you Mustang fans for watching this year’s awards program and supporting and honoring our outstanding SMSU student-athletes. Please stay safe and we can’t wait to see you all in the fall. Let’s Ride!

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SMSU Athletics Accepting Nominations for Hall of Honor Class of 2021

April 23, 2020 by Cassi Weiss

MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department is now accepting nominations for the 2021 class of the SMSU Athletics Hall of Honor.

The induction luncheon and ceremony will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.

The SMSU Athletics Hall of Honor, presented by US Bank, celebrates the achievements of student-athletes, coaches, teams and community members who have contributed in various ways to strengthening the athletic tradition at SMSU.

To be eligible for the Hall of Honor, former athletes must be out of school for at least ten years. To nominate an individual, please go online at SMSUMustangs.com/HallofHonor.

There are five categories for individuals/teams to be inducted into the Hall of Honor with the following guidelines:

A. Student-Athlete
             1. Eligible ten years after completion of competition eligibility
             2. Leave the University in “good standing” following years in school and competition

B. Coaches
             1. Must be a current SMSU coach or must have been an SMSU coach
             2. Eligible ten years after initial employment date at SMSU

C. Faculty/Staff/Administrator
1. Designed to recognize demonstrated contributions to SMSU athletics by employees
             2. Eligible ten years after initial employment date at SMSU

D. External Contributions
1. Designed to recognize contributions to SMSU athletics by those not employed at the university

E. Team
             1. Eligible ten years after team competed

The SMSU Athletics Hall of Honor display is located in the lobby of the R/A Facility.

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#BeTheLightMN

April 7, 2020 by Cassi Weiss

Marshall High School along with Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs will be joining schools across the state in the “Be the Light MN” effort to show support for our students and community. The lights at the Track and Field Complex will be lit every evening at 8:30pm for 20 minutes in honor of the class of 2020. Lights will be lit through the end of the Minnesota Governor’s Stay at Home order on April 10th.

The gates to the facility will remain locked and anyone interested in viewing the stadium lights are encouraged to do so from afar while maintaining acceptable social distancing.

#StayHomeMarshall #BeTheLightMN #Classof2020

NSIC Announces 2019-20 Winter All-Academic Team

March 19, 2020 by Cassi Weiss

NSIC All-Academic Logo

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has announced the 2019-20 Winter All-Academic team with 27 Southwest Minnesota State University student-athletes being recognized during the winter season.

To be eligible for the NSIC All-Academic Team, members must have a 3.20 cumulative GPA or higher, while to be named to the NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence, a student-athlete must have a 3.60 cumulative GPA or higher.

Additionally, the student-athlete must be a member of the varsity traveling team, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at her/his institution (true freshmen, redshirt freshmen and ineligible athletic transfers are not eligible) and must have completed at least one full academic year at that institution.

Student-athletes in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball, indoor track & field, swimming & diving and wrestling were named to this year’s team.

SMSU 2019-20 Winter Academic All-NSIC Honorees
*All-Academic Team of Excellence members

Men’s Basketball
*Nick Dufault, Jr., Waseca, Minn.
*Grant Kramer, So., Johnston, Iowa

Women’s Basketball
*Taylor Bonestroo, Sr., Sioux Falls, S.D.
*Sara Teske, Jr., Lakeville, Minn.
*Meleah Reinhart, Jr., New Ulm, Minn.
*Emily Buysse, Sr., Marshall, Minn.
*Jenna Borchers, So., Grimes, Iowa
Morgan Frank, Jr., Wanda, Minn.
Erin Baxter, Jr., Apple Valley, Minn.
Caleigh Rodning, Sr., Shakopee, Minn.
Sadie Stelter, Jr., Wood Lake, Minn.

Women’s Indoor Track & Field
*Meghan Sullivan, Jr., Mason City, Iowa
*Emily Gillingham, Jr. Minneota, Minn.
*Avery Lester, Jr., Sioux City, Iowa
*Rebecca Manteuffel, Jr., Cologne, Minn.
Ashlyn Jones, So., Richfield, Minn.
Amber Wells, So., Fond du Lac, Wis.
Hailey Nierling, So., Decorah, Iowa
Sarah Strandemo, So., Delano, Minn.

Men’s Indoor Track & Field
*Kyle Felling, So., Belgrade, Minn.
*Connor Wigand, Jr., Manitowoc, Wis.
*Clayton Hartle, Sr., Chandler, Minn.
Issac Fischer, So., Marshall, Minn.

Wrestling
Robert Shields, So., Wilmington, Ill.
Riley Altenburg, Sr., Blaine, Minn.
Brock Buysse, Sr., Minneota, Minn.
Andrew Petersen, Sr., Moville, Iowa

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SMSU to Hold NSIC “It’s a Slam Dunk – Don’t Drive Drunk” Campaign on Friday

February 18, 2020 by Cassi Weiss

MARSHALL, Minn. – Southwest Minnesota State University will be hosting the eighth annual “It’s a Slam Dunk – Don’t Drive Drunk” on Friday, Feb. 21, when the Mustangs host Wayne State College. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

The “It’s A Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” campaign, which started in 2013, will commemorate Drake Bigler, the five-month-old son of SMSU head men’s basketball coach Brad Bigler, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2012.

On Friday night, SMSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) members will be collecting signatures from fans committing to not to drive drunk. Branded key chains and wristbands will be handed out to fans that pledge to join in this initiative.

SMSU has also partnered with the Marshall Police Department and the Lyon Country Sheriff Department who will both be in attendance to help raise awareness and educate on the dangers of drunk driving.

During designated basketball weekends in the months of January and February, NSIC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members will be collecting signatures from fans pledging not to drive drunk.

Over the past seven years, NSIC SAAC members have collected more than 55,000 signatures from fans pledging not to drive drunk. The NSIC encourages fans to support this effort and to always drive responsibly.

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