2009 Schedule of Events
Thursday, December 30
Coaches/Managers Party, usually at the Holiday Inn Express -- TBD. Team Coaches, Managers, and spouses are invited to complimentary food and beverages. There will be a meeting and registration with a Q & A session following. The event times are to be determined (TBD).
Friday, December 31
Time TBD - Teams report for Opening Ceremonies. All teams must report with skates and jerseys, and will be given instructions as to procedures upon arrival.
Time TBD - Opening Ceremonies. The Opening Ceremonies include a bagpiper, Parade of Teams, National Anthems, a welcome by Bemidji dignitaries and guest speaker.
Root Beer Float Social. Immediately following the Opening Ceremonies will be the Root Beer Float Social. Take time to get to know some new people, enjoy a free Root Beer Float. All teams and fans are encouraged to attend ! Game's start time is TBD.
Saturday, January 1
Time TBD
Spaghetti Dinner, Bemidji Community Arena. There will be a small charge for the Spaghetti Dinner this year. Please bring a hockey size appetite. Players and Coaches eat free of charge. Also, the concession stand will have an assortment of other dinner options available. Come eat and then join the excitement of the Paul Bunyan Challenge! The Spaghetti Dinner event times are TBD. Paul Bunyan Skills Challenge sponsored by Powerade, Bemidji Community Arena. The Paul Bunyan Skills Challenge sponsored by Powerade consists of three parts: a shootout and goalie competition that run simultaneously, and a fastest skater competition. Individual prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winners of each challenge. In addition, the first place winners will receive a treat for their entire team! Come support the players representing your team ! This event's times are TBD. Time are TBD
Sunday, January 2
