What Coaches and Managers say about the Paul Bunyan International Tournament:

- I have been to tournaments in Canada, Lake Placid and throughout New England. This tournament was by far the most impressive and well
organized. The tournament committee treated us like one of the family/ Rich Poirier, Pee Wee Rep Wausau Wisconsin Warjacks

~ I always think about the kids, and during the entire Paul Bunyan International Hockey Tournament our kids felt like they were special, almost like they were playing in the High School State Tournament. It all started when pulling in to town you saw welcome signs from all of the businesses and it didn’t end until we were out of Bemidji on our way home. Thanks for the great experience!! Dustin Vogelgesang, Hastings A Peewees Head Coach

~ BEST RUN TOURNEY I HAVE EVER BEEN TO — PERIOD!!! Tim Nies, Grand Forks, Manager

~ Great Experience! Memories that will last forever in our young athletes minds! My son and I had the best experience in his hockey carrier.
Peggy Olivas, Dallas Texas Ice Hawks, Pee Wee AA

~ This was a top shelf hockey tournament that offered fabulous extra experiences for the players. The team and families loved the opening ceremony and the curling demonstration. The organization and extras truly make this a one of a kind tournament. Everyone had a wonderful time. Ann Kegley, Mahtomedi Manager

~ A class act through and through. For me this will be an every year event. The opening ceremonies in the BSU rink was amazing. The city of Bemidji is by far one of the most beautiful in the state of Minnesota. Craig Brown, Armstrong Coach

~ From start to finish, outstanding hockey environment for teams, players, parents and communities involved. Todd Thompson, Devils Lake, ND Coach

~ Wonderfully organized tournament. Guy Clairmont, Grand Rapids Coach

~ I want to thank you all for putting on a world class tournament. Overall we were all very impressed. Our Rochester teams have been to many tournaments before - there is nothing like what you guys put on for this one... this made the nearly 6 hour drive up there worth it - Chip Applegath, Manager Rochester Pee Wee A

~ Great hockey and a lot of Fun. Loren Meyer, Wadena Coach

~ 3 days of being totally absorbed in some of the finest hockey tradition anywhere. Participating with teams of some of the best players of that age, the BSU hockey tradition, Mr. Verchota, visiting with hockey people from all over - and lots of hockey to play and watch.
Matt Najjar, Wadena Coach

~ Awesome experience. Well run. Keith Astrup, Warroad coach

~ On site, it was the best run tournament that my son participate in since he started playing hockey. Dan Luttrell, Arapahoe Colorado Manager

~ Our boys had a great time in Bemidji!! What a fun tournament!! Jill Heuring, Cambridge-Isanti Team Coordinator