Westley Chapel, Florida, Advent Health Center Ice Arena, April 3-6. 

The 50+ Northland Stars, coached by Roger Buck, who has won 15 National Championships dating back to 1984 in the good old and long gone Senior-A full-check days as coach of the powerful Bucks Unpainted Furniture team, defeated the Chicago Sharks 5-3 in the National championship game after a 4-team round robin series.

The 50+ Tier I teams were from Tampa, Duluth, Chicago and the MN Northland Stars.

The Roster included: 

Goalies: Jeff McMurchie and Mike Wilmo

Forwards: Glen Lang, Jeff Saterdalen, Pat Martin, Doug Wieck, Jason Francisco, Sterling Black, Jon Engfer,  Mike Beach, Danny Hendrickson, Sterling Black 

Defense: Steve Wendorf, Luke Johnson, Derek Cooper, Erick Hendrickson, Burke Stucker, Phil Neurer

Coach & Water Boy, trainer:  Roger Buck

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Minnesota Hockey Magazine will be giving a Lifetime Achievement Award to Roger Buck for his decades of service to Senior Men’s Hockey as owner and GM of Buck’s, a Senior Men’s team that won a total of 17 state titles and 11 National titles.

Roger Buck took on the role of coach for the old Pierce Skates team back in the early 70’s when he recognized the need and filled in the role of coach.  Though not an actual player, he was able to recognize gifted talent, and by the time he changed sponsors to his own Buck’s Unpainted Furniture store (Buck’s), the team was well on it’s way to glory, winning it’s first National Title in 1984.

Senior Men’s Hockey in its prime had over 40 clubs around the state playing full contact 60 minute stop periods and featured former professionals, college players, or players who had a high level of hockey skill and knowledge.  The game in Minnesota is no longer played, as due to many factors, teams no longer exist.

The Buck’s rival, the Saint Paul Parkers (formerly known as Kostka Electric), have met for many years at Tom Reid’s and are opening up their annual celebration to all.  Come and enjoy lunch and celebrate with those who played or were active in Senior A hockey, as we recall the best memories from those who played during this special time of hockey in Minnesota.

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