Giving Back

Grab a Fellow Bagger As the winter turns to spring, DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation along with Yardhouse Creations invite you to the First Annual Corn DAWG Competition. While corndogs will be served, the name of the game is CORNHOLE. Bag toss. Tailgate toss. Whatever you call it, you’re gonna need a partner.   Grab a fellow tosser and get signed up for a max of 192 team extravaganza.  Prize …

The Jonny O is Back Baby The Jonny O is a 3vs3 indoor “pond hockey” style tournament. This tournament was born when one of Fighting Amish boys, Jonny Orelt, was injured in an accident, leaving him paralyzed. His teammates, Jared Schmierbach and Matt Heath rallied to his side. Knowing that Jon was already a recipient of DAWG Nation, the quickly reached out hoping for help and support. An incr…

Thanks to the generosity of the Sean Hazelton at Affton Ice Rink, with a generous ice time donation, the St. Louis DAWGS will be hosting a DAWGSKATE featuring 26 players facing off in a pick up game to raise funds for the next hockey family in need. Follow the instructions below to get registered. REGISTER HERE

DAWGS Hit the Road What a weekend in Waterbury, Connecticut as Post University rolled out the red carpet. Each year the kind hearted Eagle skaters host a charity game benefitting an organization that is important to them. This year that organization was us! It was a powerful couple of days highlighted by the collective love and support shown to Eagle defenseman Michael Karas. Michael and hi…

Making the Most of Second Chances We celebrated Nigel Richardson and other survivors with a beautiful November 7th morning as we partnered with the AVS for the 5K at the breathtaking Red Rocks park. Nigel Richardson walked the event with his brother Marty, sister-in-law Cindy Richardson, and friend Vickie Scharr.    “A few months ago this day seemed very unlikely as my brothe…

Please join us on Monday, December 13th at the Exchange located at 1415 Westbridge Drive in Castle Pines, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm for an open house to learn more about the DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation and the plans for our world-class ice arena here in Castle Pines. Beer, wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served followed by a brief presentation from the DAWG Nation team.  Come and ge…

Part of the DAWG Family Jonny O joined a long list of DAWGS to receive a DAWG tattoo to memorialize his DAWG family.  We were honored to have Jonny O drive his new truck, provided in part through being a DAWG Nation recipient, out to Colorado to join us for the Stand Up DAWG Nation event on October 27th.  He was joined by his teammates, Jared Schmierbach and Matt Heath.  Thes…

Former College Hockey Player Battling TBI Two and a half years ago Van Stone had an accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury that left this former college hockey fighting for his life as his family tearfully prayed for his recovery. It’s been a long road to recovery and life has not been easy for this husband and father. With the simplest of tasks sometimes daunting, playing the ga…

Thank you all that participated in writing yet another incredible chapter in this journey called for DAWG Nation. There were so many moments that we will cherish forever, including a DAWG recipient (Drew Myers) paying it forward, Moose players guiding us on the Snake River, Shaw Hockey Productions allowing everyone to participate, a hockey legend (Bobby Holik) taking us shooting, a father/son (…

Back to Victor Over the years DAWG Nation has shared many special moments with the Avs legendary #23. Four years ago, Milan and Marty made the trek to the historical mining town of Victor, Colorado for a meet and greet with the founders of this magical hockey haven. On August 8, 2021, DAWG Nation was back again, this time with DAWG Nation board members, to support a hurting community that re…

Leland Fay’s Story Leland Fay passed away on Memorial Day after an eight year battle with brain tumors. Leland was originally diagnosed with 98 brain tumors and additional tumors in his stomach, lungs, liver, neck and head. He was told he had six months to live and fought for eight years to watch his boys grow. He holds the record for the most brain tumors, a record no one wants to hold. He…

Jonny O Getting Some On Ice Love DAWG Nation and the Jonny O crew were honored to have Michael Pilch and Pilch Films capture the love and Giving Back moments of the Jonny O weekend. Perhaps the most rewarding part of DAWG Nation is to be invited into the lives of our recipients and walk along side them during their respective journeys. Here is a recap and sn…