Rick Peterson, GBHA VP, asked the Alumni Roundtable guests to name three Golden Bears that were standout guys. Here’s who they said.
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A Golden Bear Christmas Tale
On Christmas Day, one of Santa’s favourite helpers, Dan Bouwmeester, gave us a heads-up on a truly [...]
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Silent Ice Is Really Nice
As we’re getting closer to the “Silent Night” of Christmas Eve, we thought we’d file [...]
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We’ve got some highlights (and lowlights) from GBHA Alumni Weekend to share with you as well as a video from our CHL recruiting campaign and our first sponsorship contribution to our October 31st GBHA “Leadership Luncheon” at The Derrick.
All of the teams who played in our 2025 Golf Classic Tournament at Blackhawk Golf Club on September 4, 2025.
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Aside from hailing from the Golden Bears program, Josh Prokop, Dylan Plouffe, Clayton Kirichenko, and Matt Fonteyne all have one other thing in common—continued professional hockey careers.
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Alonso Tapia Ruiz spent his summer away from Clare Drake Arena competing in the IIHF World Championship Division III Group B tournament for the Mexican National Team.
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Wyatt McLeod scored in Game 5 as the Trois-Rivières Lions clinched the Kelly Cup with a 4–1 win, becoming the first Canadian team to capture the ECHL championship.
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The Golden Bears Hockey Alumni share updates in their 18th edition, highlighting the Bear Necessities Fund, alumni stories with Dale Henwood, and contributions from former rink attendant Ron Urness. They also acknowledge the Edmonton River Hawks and ongoing alumni engagement.
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Relive the highlights of the First Annual Golden Bears Hockey Alumni Luncheon—great attendance, inspiring speakers, and exciting new initiatives for our alumni network!
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Hockey “sweaters” are called that due to the origins of the sport and the materials used in the early days. Here’s why: Historical Context The Name Stuck Cultural Significance Today, while many people use “jersey” and “sweater” interchangeably, “sweater” remains a cherished term that connects modern hockey to its rustic, outdoor roots.