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M H J O N L I N E . C O M | J A N / F E B 2 0 2 1 12 WHY THEY'RE AWESOME When young skaters in Prior Lake-Savage hit the ice, it's common for high school players to tag along and help with drills or skill development. From special events throughout the year or regular days at the rink, the unique opportunity to regularly connect with older skaters has been an enjoy- able experience for kids within the association. "We work hard to have both the high school boys' and girls' teams come out and interact with the younger kids," said David Lavigne, president of the Prior Lake-Savage Hockey Association. "They love it." High school players also have the opportunity to serve as mentors to some of the younger teams each season. "They help the younger skaters with skills and drills," Lavigne said. "It's just kind of a way for them to see the high school involvement and aspire to hope- fully try and make that team someday down the road. Our high school coaches have been working hard to get those players involved." Those interactions have fostered a strong relationship between the two pro- grams—helping Prior Lake-Savage's hockey culture to flourish. PITCHING IN For members of the Prior Lake-Savage Hockey Association, lending a helping hand is second nature. "This is going to sound cliché, but it's a family," Lavigne said. "We work hard to support each other on just about everything." HOME ICE: Dakotah! Ice Center DISTRICT: Lakers NICKNAME: PRESIDENT: David Lavigne 690 6 2019-20 REGISTRATION NUMBERS: State of Hockey Spotlight Prior Lake-Savage of STATE HOCKEY M E TR O A R E A by Elizabeth Boger Photos / Prior Lake-Savage Hockey Association