Blizzard Mid-Season Review

We've officially hit the mid-season mark in the 2013-14 season and the Alexandria Blizzard are off to a great start so far! 

The Blizzard currently hold the 3rd spot in the West division, right behind rivals North Iowa Bulls & the Granite City Lumberjacks. With a .667, they currently hold the 5th best win percentage in the entire NA3HL league and their record on the road is an impressive 12-3! The Blizzard hold a 6-6 record at home and definitely hope to win more home games as they attempt to take the number 2 spot from Granite City.

By winning their New Year’s Eve game against the Lumberjacks, the Blizzard will be able to make a strong push for the 2nd spot before the regular season ends (Make sure you help ring in the new year with some great hockey at the RCC!!).

Blizzard mid-season MVP awards go to Joe Anderson and Ian Ecklund for their 45 and 42 points respectively. On the defense end, Tanner Elmore has been a rock in the net appearing in 12 games with a 9-2 record on the year. 

With a great start in the season, the Blizzard are in a position to make a strong push for the division. We can't wait to see what 2014 has in store! 

#GoBlizzard

2013 NA3HL Showcase Tournament

Hockey is back in action this weekend as the Alexandria Blizzard head to Illinois for the 4th annual NA3HL Showcase! The tournament will feature some of the best junior hockey talent in the country and will be heavily scouted by colleges. Each team will play a minimum of three games and a maximum of four. Tournaments will begin on November 21 and end November 25 at Canlan Ice Sports in Romeoville, Illinois. The Blizzard are set to play four games in a row and we couldn't be more excited!! 

Alexandria Blizzard Showcase Schedule:

• November 22 @ 10:15 AM- Alexandria vs St. Louis  
• November 23 @ 4:15 PM- Alexandria vs Flint 
• November 24@ 7:15 PM- Alexandria vs Cleveland 
• November 25 @ 11:15 AM- Alexandria vs Cincinnati 

Click here for the full 2013 NA3HL Showcase Schedule

All of the action will be broadcast live on FASThockey and we would love for you to tune in & cheer us on! The tournament is sponsored by Easton and will be one of the only tournaments that the Blizzard will be playing in this year. Thanks for your support and LET'S GO BLIZZARD!!!!!

#FearTheClaw

Gear Up!

We are excited to announce some brand new merchandise in the Blizz Shop this season! Whether you are looking for a hat, hoodie or a onesie for the youngest Blizzard fan in your life, we've got you covered. Check out some Official Alexandria Blizzard Gear that will keep you looking good.. now AND during the off-season!!

 Click HERE to see all of our Alexandria Blizzard Merchandise!

#GoBlizzard

Alexandria Blizzard New Staff

The 2013-14 season officially begins for the Alexandria Blizzard this Saturday as they take on the Granite City Lumberjacks. Excitement is in the air as we get ready for that first puck to drop. Once again we have put together a great team and we're gearing up to have our BEST season yet! Many new players have joined the Blizzard this year and we have a few new additions off the ice that we'd like to welcome as well.

Jon Crouse- Assistant Coach

Jon is in his first season as the Assistant Coach for the blizzard.  Jon, who is the cousin of Head Coach Jeff Crouse, comes to the Blizzard after a very successful playing career. After graduating from Alexandria high school in 2006 Jon spent 3 years with the North Iowa Outlaws of the NAHL where he was team captain and named to the NAHL Central Division Top Prospects Team. After North Iowa, Jon continued his hockey career at Bethel University in St. Paul. At Bethel, Jon received Freshman All American Honors as well as the rare honor of being named to the MIAC All-Conference First team in each of his four seasons at Bethel. Jon recently graduated with a degree in marketing and is the Assistant Golf Professional at the Alexandria Golf Club where he is pursuing Professional Golf Management.

Sandy Bessingpas - Housing Coordinator

Sandy has been associated with the Blizzard since 2010 when she hosted her first player and was introduced to the sport of hockey. Since that winter, she has been a host “Mom” to 12 different hockey players and 6 different baseball players. When she is not at a hockey or baseball game she can be found sewing a quilt or pulling weeds in her garden. Sandy is a key resource for the logistics of one of our most important parts of the players year with the Blizzard. Please contact Sandy if you want to 'House' a Blizzard player or just have questions about it. 

To all of our Blizzard Staff- new and returning.. We thank YOU for your time and dedication!! #GoBlizzard

Get Involved This Season

Hockey season is FINALLY within sight and we couldn't be more excited to get back out on the ice! We've been gearing up all summer long with a new housing coordinator, new Blizzard assistant coach, upgrades to our facility and more. 

You better believe that the Alexandria Blizzard team is ready to have our BEST season yet. And because you, our wonderful fans, are a HUGE part of the winning equation, we want you there for EVERY second of the action!! 

Check out all of the ways in which you can be involved this season!

1. Become a Blizzard Season Ticket Holder. You won't miss any of the action. Plus you score the benefits of saving 20% off ticket face value, prime seating guaranteed AND no waiting in lines. 
   
2. Become Blizzard Game Day Staff. You get to choose how you'd like to volunteer- promotions, mascot, security, tickets, pressbox, set-up/tear down and more!
   
3. Interact with us on social media!
• Like
• Follow
• Connect
• Pin
• +1

However you choose to get involved, we hope that you'll join us in making this an unforgettable season #FearTheClaw

Blizzard 2013-14 Regular Season Schedule

There are 2 seasons: "Hockey Season" and "Waiting for Hockey Season".. and while Waiting for Hockey Season seems to draaaaaaaaaaaag on, every day we get one step closer to that opening game! With the recent release of the NA3HL 2013-14 Regular Season Schedule, you know that it won't be long before the claw comes out! #FearTheClaw

We are VERY proud & excited to be a part of the NA3HL West Division alongside Breezy Point North Stars, Granite City Lumberjacks, Minnesota Flying Aces, North Iowa Bulls & Twin City Steel. Our first game is scheduled for September 21st against the Granite City Lumberjacks! 

Make sure to check out the full list of Alexandria Blizzard regular season games below!! #GoBlizzard

• Sat. Sep. 21  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Granite City Lumberjacks
• Fri. Sep. 27  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Twin City Steel
• Sat. Sep. 28  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Breezy Point North Stars
• Sun. Sep. 29  3:05 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Minnesota Flying Aces
• Fri. Oct. 4  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at North Iowa Bulls
• Sat. Oct. 5  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at North Iowa Bulls
• Fri. Oct. 11  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Breezy Point North Stars
• Sat. Oct. 12  7:10 PM Granite City Lumberjacks at Alexandria Blizzard
• Fri. Oct. 18  7:10 PM Wisconsin Whalers at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Oct. 19  7:10 PM Wisconsin Whalers at Alexandria Blizzard
• Fri. Oct. 25  7:10 PM Minnesota Flying Aces at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Oct. 26  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Granite City Lumberjacks
• Fri. Nov. 1  7:10 PM Twin City Steel at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Nov. 2  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Twin City Steel
• Fri. Nov. 15  7:10 PM North Iowa Bulls at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Nov. 16  7:10 PM North Iowa Bulls at Alexandria Blizzard
• Wed. Nov. 27  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Granite City Lumberjacks
• Fri. Nov. 29  7:10 PM Breezy Point North Stars at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Nov. 30  7:10 PM North Iowa Bulls at Alexandria Blizzard
• Fri. Dec. 6  8:00 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Wisconsin Whalers
• Sat. Dec. 7  7:00 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Wisconsin Whalers
• Fri. Dec. 13  7:10 PM Twin City Steel at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Dec. 14  7:05 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Minnesota Flying Aces
• Fri. Dec. 20  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Twin City Steel
• Tue. Dec. 31  7:10 PM Granite City Lumberjacks at Alexandria Blizzard
• Fri. Jan. 3  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at North Iowa Bulls
• Fri. Jan. 10  7:10 PM North Iowa Bulls at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Jan. 11  7:05 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Minnesota Flying Aces
• Wed. Jan. 15  7:10 PM Breezy Point North Stars at Alexandria Blizzard
• Fri. Jan. 17  7:10 PM Minnesota Flying Aces at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Jan. 18  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Granite City Lumberjacks
• Fri. Jan. 24  7:10 PM Twin City Steel at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Jan. 25  1:00 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Breezy Point North Stars
• Fri. Jan. 31  7:10 PM Granite City Lumberjacks at Alexandria Blizzard
• Fri. Feb. 7  7:10 PM Twin City Steel at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Feb. 8  1:00 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Breezy Point North Stars
• Fri. Feb. 14  7:30 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Twin City Steel
• Sat. Feb. 15  7:10 PM Breezy Point North Stars at Alexandria Blizzard
• Fri. Feb. 21  7:10 PM Breezy Point North Stars at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sun. Feb. 23  3:05 PM Alexandria Blizzard at Minnesota Flying Aces
• Sun. Mar. 2  5:00 PM Alexandria Blizzard at North Iowa Bulls
• Fri. Mar. 7  7:10 PM Minnesota Flying Aces at Alexandria Blizzard
• Sat. Mar. 8  7:10 PM Granite City Lumberjacks at Alexandria Blizzard

How to Survive the Hockey Off Season

You don't like summer.. and we understand why! NO HOCKEY!!! Lucky for you, we're here with advice on how to survive the hockey offseason:

1. Visit your favorite team's website daily (We took the liberty of adding the link above to save you time!) Check on prospects, the upcoming season's roster, and of course, the schedule. Check when the first regular season game is.
2. Play street hockey. When it is too warm out to go on the rinks, play on roller skates or on your feet in the street.
3. Watch hockey videos on YouTube. We recommend these! Other viable options include hockey bloopers, game highlights, player interviews and of course the fights! 
4. Take up some non-hockey related hobbies (at least two, three would be best!) These can include but don’t need to be limited to the following: building model airplanes, wine tasting, book clubs, cooking classes, knitting, remodeling classic cars, a home or outdoor space, badminton, perfecting your recipes for guacamole and margaritas, master gardening, and if you must, golf. 
5. Attend some of our Youth Summer Hockey Camps (But only if you're a youth!) This includes our 2013 Summer Camp, Jr. Blizzard AAA and Goalie Camp.
6. Check out some overseas leagues. For example, the AIHL in Australia runs from April - September.

2013-2014 Season Ticket Special Offer!

DID YOU KNOW that if you purchase your Alexandria Blizzard Season Tickets before June1st, 2013 you receive:

• A 25% discount off the face value of 20 regular season adult tickets.
• Prime seating locations for each and every Blizzard game. 
• No waiting in line for tickets.

June 1st is fast approaching and the goal is empty! Contact the Blizzard Office at 320-763-7600 to score your 2013-2014 Blizzard Season Tickets Now!