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Known to some as George Altz, however more widely recognized as Saint George, he is truly the friend that everyone wants in their corner.  Readily dropping whatever task is at hand to lend support to those in need; selflessly volunteering at every opportunity; and shepherding friends and strangers alike through difficult times; that is George.  As the living embodiment of the Dawg Nation missio…

Last Tuesday Shawn Leonard went into heart transplant surgery on short notice. This was a necessary step to address extreme heart issues Shawn was struggling with over the past several months, or even years to a large extent. Upon completion of the transplant, there were a series of follow up procedures over the rest of the week to assist his body in removing excess fluid that was build…

Dennis Heaton was one of the original members of the Dawgs. During the spring of 2010, Dennis crashed feet-first into the boards at South Suburban Ice Arena. He shattered his ankle in many places, resulting in surgical reconstruction of the area. During that surgery, Dennis contracted an infection and was forced to go through multiple surgeries to save his leg. These procedures kept Dennis on c…

Jimi is a long-time official with CIHRA (Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association). On June 5, while refereeing games, he was knocked down, landing on his elbow causing it to break, and required surgery to repair it. The injury won’t allow him to work until mid-August, and he needs help facing medical bills and the cost of living head-on.  Jimi has been a big contributor to the Colorado …

Two local Charleston hockey families need some help through difficult times. Doug Horchler and Ian Chernisky, both part of the South Carolina hockey community, are currently facing challenging times.   Doug is the caretaker for his mother who has been given only 4-6 months to live. Due to helping his mother get the treatment she needs; Doug has been unable to work for the past few …

  Todd Clifford has spent a lifetime helping others, now it time to help Todd. Doing the right thing has always been Todd’s motto. That has translated into a long and successful career in law enforcement that has generated respect and admiration from his fellow officers.  Todd had recently been facing some health problems and after testing he was diagnosed with pancreatic canc…

HELPING AMANDA REBUILD  When Chris Adams died suddenly on March 13th, 2023 the world lost a rare light …and his family, their lighthouse.   To know the Adams Family is to adore them and to secretly wish they’d adopt you into their fold. Such is the draw of this treasured family who have always lived life to the fullest. The Adams’ three wonderful children – Par…

Taylor Ludy A. PAYPAL Click the button to contribute directly through Paypal.   B. ZELLE Enroll and access Zelle® Enter: [email protected] Enter the amount and *note the donation recipient so we know how to direct your donation. C. MAIL CHECK TO: DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation PO Box 182 Indian Hills, CO 80454   …

CJ “Hoss” Hunter A. PAYPAL Click the button to contribute directly through Paypal.   B. ZELLE Enroll and access Zelle® Enter: [email protected] Enter the amount and *note the donation recipient so we know how to direct your donation. C. MAIL CHECK TO: DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation PO Box 182 Indian Hills, CO 80454 Le…

Shawn grew up playing hockey in Littleton, but suffered a heart attack over a decade ago which briefly ended his hockey career.  Through aggressive therapy and training, he was able to return to good health and was back on the ice, where he is well known as being the “heart and soul” of his teams. Off the ice he is a great friend to everyone and in return enjoys the friendship of many. Shawn ex…

Mark Borgen “Borgs” has been a reliable centerman and a great teammate for over 20 years. A native of Minnesota and a huge Boston Bruins fan, Borgs plays both ice and roller hockey whenever he can. It was during a recent ice hockey game that Mark went into the boards hard, injuring a shoulder he’d already had surgically repaired years ago. His second surgery in late December was a success but, …

As a hockey community, we band together to support those in need. The “Scrappy Dawgs”, 12U skaters have initiated a heartwarming effort to raise funds for the younger sister of a teammate, Mila Ekstrom, who is facing a brave battle against cancer at just 5 years old. Her resilience and unwavering smile have inspired us all. It’s a tremendous challenge for anyone, let alone a 5-year-old, to comp…