IceDiggers to honor host families

Published on April 3, 2007 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


Alpena MI: On Saturday night during the first intermission of game one of the NAHL playoffs between the Alpena IceDiggers and the USA U-17 team, the IceDiggers will honor the team's host families at center ice.

Each member of the team will lead their host family to the middle of the ice to be recognized by everyone in attendance at the first ever home playoff game for the IceDiggers since joining the NAHL in 2004.

"Without these fine folks IceDigger hockey would not be possible, honoring them is the least we can do, they open their homes to these young men, make them a part of the family and we truly respect and thank them for that." said head coach Kenny Miller.

The following host families will be in attendance for Saturday's game. Dr. Robert, Nancy Coombs, Mark, Robin Birmingham, Tom, Judy Sommerfeld, Mike, Norma Agius, Tim, Kay Sayre (2), Dr. Eric, Joanie Cornish, Bill, Arlene Peterson, Al, Mary Wirgau (3), Peggy Levren, Tom, Lisa Hilberg (3), John, Marie Fisher, Dave, Terri Dziubinski, Ray, Theresa Henry (2), Tom, Debbie Van Massenhove, Marie Tulgestka, Milt, Colleen Clark, Tom, Peggy Marzean, Bob, Sue Krafft.

The IceDiggers will also honor second year housing director Donna Baranyai as coach Kenny Miller will also lead her to center ice along with the host families. "Donna and I have worked together since I came her two years ago and she has helped me tremendously, she makes my job easier and words can't express how grateful I am." Miller added

For more information on the Alpena IceDiggers log onto the team's website at www.icediggers.com or call the main office at (989) 356-9812.

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