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 Cal,
Tut and Jack Marvin:
Tut Marvin was a great supporter of the game of hockey for many
years as he involved himself in all aspects of the sport. He did
everything from serving as a youth coach to managing the Warroad Lakers.
He was instrumental in the success of arena
association sponsored events such as Timber Day and Water Frolic. His
strong commitment was prevalent when he made significant donations to
both the Olympic Arena and The Gardens. He was a fixture in The Gardens
as he supported all levels of the game no matter who wore the jersey for
both girls and boys. His influence on hockey will carry on for
generations.
Jack Marvin was Secretary/Treasurer for Warroad Minor Hockey for
many years. Jack always furnished a car and gas for transportation of
youth hockey teams to out of town games. When youth teams needed
uniforms or equipment he made it happen. He helped construct three
indoor ice arenas in Warroad.
During his lifetime Cal Marvin promoted and supported hockey at
numerous levels. He was the founder, a board member, and president of
Minnesota Amateur Hockey. He founded the Warroad Lakers and was with
them for fifty years, served 38 years as president of the Warroad Arena
Board, and 36 years as president of Warroad Minor Hockey. He was a
director for USA Hockey for twelve years, coached the 1958 USA National
hockey team and was manager of the 1965 National hockey team. Cal was a
member of the USA Hockey Hall of Fame, UND Hall of fame, and the
Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
 WES BARRETTE:
The Herb Brook Foundation established the Youth Hockey Hall of Fame
award in 2005. The purpose of the award is to recognize the unsung
heroes of youth hockey who donate their time and energy year after year
to create more positive opportunities for our youth. The inaugural Herb
Brooks Foundation (HBF) Hall of Fame inductee is Wes Barrette.
As a youth coach on the East Side of St. Paul, Minn., Wes Barrette
taught ice hockey for 45 years while instilling valuable life lessons to
generations of players, who today are fondly referred to as €œWessy€™s
Boys.€ A caring disciplinarian who was deeply devoted to his players,
Barrett passed away in 1998 at age 70.
Barrette sought to provide extra playing opportunities. His midget teams
were largely composed of those cut from the rosters of high school
squads. Some players willingly passed up a season or two of high school
hockey just to get the chance to play for him. Over the years, Barrette
recorded more than 600 victories and his charges went on to reach
success at the college, professional and Olympic levels.
Barrette started Hayden Prosperity, the first hockey team east of Phalen
Lake in St. Paul in 1953. In 1984, Barrette was instrumental in creating
the Metro Hockey League. The Wes Barrette Award was later established by
the MHL in 1997 and is awarded annually to the league€™s coach of the
year.
In recognition of his lasting contributions to the sport of ice hockey,
Barrette twice received the President€™s Award from MAHA. USA Hockey
also awarded the William Thayer Tutt Award to Wes Barrette in 1999.
 STAN HUBBARD:
The second Herb Brooks Foundation (HBF) Hall of Fame inductee is Stan
Hubbard.
The Herb Brooks Youth Hockey Hall of Fame Award recognizes individuals
who have contributed to the development of youth hockey prior to high
school level - ages 5-15. These are the grassroots heroes who have
devoted their time and money to build and maintain the foundation for
hockey in Minnesota.
Many of you know Stan Hubbard as the Chairman of Hubbard Broadcasting,
Inc. and past Chairman of U. S. Satellite Broadcasting. Tonight we honor
Stan for his efforts to build and maintain the St Mary's Point youth
hockey facility. Stan purchased the land and built the indoor and
outdoor rink on St Mary's Point in the 1970's He has since maintained
the facility for the past 30 years by providing all the funding for
maintenance, repairs, utilities.
Without his generous contribution, St Mary's Point would not have an
indoor facility. This has been a wonderful gift to the community and to
the kids that use the St Mary's Point Facility. It is fitting that the
Herb Brooks Youth Hockey Hall of Fame Award is given to a man who has
provided a neighborhood facility that gives kids an opportunity to play
hockey with their friends.
 RUDY
KRAMPOTICH:
In 1971, Rudy became the Secretary of Hibbing Youth
Hockey Association, a post he held for 25 years. Rudy has also been the
ice scheduler for youth hockey for 37 years, a position he still holds
today.
Rudy has been volunteering his time as a youth hockey coach for 37
years. He is the coach of the Hibbing Pee Wee A’s, a team comprised of
11 and 12 year olds. For 6 months out of the year, from mid October to
mid May, they practice 3 times a week, hold weight training once a week
and have games on the weekend. When they compete in tournaments, they
are often there the entire weekend.
When asked why he’s been coaching the Pee Wee’s for 37 years, Rudy
responded “I do it for the kids…I love working with kids.”
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