Recipients

During our first annual CornDAWG Competition we were honored to present Sam Beveridge with a check for $20,000 to support his transition in life after his leg amputation. Sam’s positive outlook and extreme gratitude for life is encouraging to us all. Dawg Nation is proud to stand with Sam during his journey. AN ACTIVE FATHER AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST Hockey dad Sam Beveridge is an active fat…

It was a bittersweet day In Minnesota as I said my goodbyes to the incredible Robbie O. Beginning with a powerful 90 minutes at Becker Arena Products, Robb’s work home for many years. Robbie O stories were recounted and tears shed. I then headed to Robb’s home to be greeted by his beloved son (Taltson) and lifelong dear friends (Robert and Heather) as my buddy patiently waited for me upst…

Sport Stable: Boulder, CO Incredible partnership with Boulder Hockey Club, Long Hockey Community and the Roughriders results in $110,000 to the Marshall Fire hockey families. Another example of love and community conquers all. While the devastation took homes and possessions, it did not diminish the generosity and love of the hockey community! Over 600 Homes Burned!!! Many of us w…

MORE THAN JUST A SPORT FOR JORDAN Hockey is more than just a sport. It’s a community consisting of people from different backgrounds and stories and friends who become family. For Jordan, hockey is a huge part of her life and upbringing. Growing up in Livonia Michigan, a city right outside of Detroit, Jordan started her hockey journey at a very young age. At the age of 7 she started pl…

Krivo Rallies Some good news for a Ukrainian family. While we can’t control so many things as we’re seeing playout in Ukraine, we can control how we treat each other and take care of one another in times of need. On Tuesday, March 8, we had the privilege of partnering with Krivo School of Hockey Elite to help one of Director Andrei Krivokrasov’s coaches, Daniel Kozachuk, a Ukrainian whose …

RALLY AT THE BLACKBIRD With the help of Garrett Ladd, all of Dave’s teammates, family, friends, and supporters were invited to the Blackbird Public House on Tuesday, March 8. Joined by his wife, Dave arrived to another one of Cappy’s surprises. It was emotional night, to see how many people will show up in your time of need. The DAWG family came together again and presented Dave with a…

Surprised at Church Another day of GIVING BACK for DAWG Nation as we helped Bryce Shuck and his family’s battle with their eleven-year-old son’s diagnosis of Leukemia. His son, Cameron, has a full week of chemo ahead in Edmonton. This Colorado family is posted up a long way from home doing their best to support their son’s recovery!Dave Carr, Bryce’s nominator and dear friend thought it fitt…

  Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation- STL was able to surprise Dima Golovko with a check for $3,500 before the MVCHA All-Star game at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex on March 4. As many of you are aware of the ongoing situation in Ukraine Dima’s family will face many challenges as the situation there continues to escalate, and the DAWG family stands ready to help in any way they can. ONE FAMILY…

DECADES OF PLAYING AND PASSION Jeff Dorn has been playing hockey on and off for 44 years. His passion for the game began as a mite and keep him going as he worked his way up to a couple of years at juniors with the Seattle Thunderbirds and then on to adult league. Hockey has been an integral part of Jeff’s life; he has also graciously given back in the form of coaching youth hockey playe…

A Gathering of Love and Support Over fifty people rallied to be there for the check presentation for Coach Roy and his wife Virginia. Roy and Virginia lost their home in the Marhall Fire. Nominators Tom Marhall and Mary Strine did an excellent job of rallying lots of folks to remind the Howlands they are loved and supported. Roy is a pillar of the hockey community as a coach and mentor to…

A Difficult Journey It’s been a really rough four months for Sean Bolduc and his family, but last night we made things just a little bit better! Sean is a Colorado native, and a product of the Colorado Springs hockey community, attending Widefield High School and playing high school hockey for Palmer High School. After high school Sean headed east to keep his playing career going in Danbury,…

NOT ONE TO SIT OUT A SHIFT Dan was experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath during an over forty game playing for the Spartans. Coincidentally, they were playing the Old DAWGs. Dan kept skating until he asked to sit out the remainder of his shifts. Only a few players were aware of this, being in the middle of the game. When the team got into the locker room, Dan was honest when peop…