2026
2026
k Jockeys in the "Holstein Race" queueing up
while spectators cheer on their favorite!
k U.S. Ice Rinks board members
and event volunteers (L to R), Eric
Dursin, Eric Guzdek, Don Brausen,
T.C. Lewis, Eric Edhlund, Alan Wolf
and Donna Kaufman.
k The calm
before the
storm. Kick-
off breakfast
before
classes begin
on day 1. The
first of many
opportunities
for attendees
to network
with their
peers during
the week.
k Left, Omar Mitchell, the
NHL's VP, Industry Growth
and Sustainability welcoming
attendees to the evening
networking social on day 1.
k There's a lot that goes
into this event behind
the scenes, and the real
VIP is caffeine!
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