Wow… we are feeling so grateful tonight. The kind words, the support, and everyone sharing our story mean the world to our entire Chinook family. We care so deeply about giving Northern Hills kids the chance to play the sport they love, right here at home, and this community continues to show up in the most incredible ways.

We want to take a moment to recognize someone who went above and beyond for our program this week.

A few days ago, Dan Abear of Spearfish commented on our Giving Tuesday post and offered to help us with our rink liner. Daniel owns Vindex Liners Inc in North Dakota, but his family calls Spearfish home.

Today, just three days later, Dan and Nate met Ted and Brandy to hand over a brand new custom made liner for our rink. The joy this brought our skaters, parents, coaches, and board members truly cannot be put into words. This kind of generosity is what makes our community so special.

Thank you, Dan & Vindex Liners, for supporting Northern Hills youth hockey. We are so grateful for you.

To top off an already amazing day, our Squirts (ages 9/10) played their first game of the year in a Rapid City tournament tonight and won. Our Peewees (ages 11/12) are headed to Mitchell for their first games, too! We are so proud of these kids and cannot wait to cheer them on through the weekend.

Chinook family, thank you for lifting us up. This momentum is real and it is because of you.