BUILDING HOCKEY’S HEART

PLAY HARD. PLAY FAIR.

GIVE BACK.

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the spirit of fellowship via recreational hockey competition, supporting players and player’s families in high standards of health, wellness, and fair play, and supporting league and team players in local community outreach.

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the spirit of fellowship via recreational hockey competition, supporting players and player’s families in high standards of health, wellness, and fair play, and supporting league and team players in local community outreach.

dawgnation.org PO Box 182Indian Hills, CO 80454 (720) 432-9471dawgs@dawgnation.org

RE: BUILDING HOCKEY’S HEART

Dear Dawg Nation Supporter,

Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation promotes community by creating opportunities in recreational and competitive ice hockey, while supporting players and their families in high standards of health, wellness and fair play. Begun in 2011 as a way to honor a fallen teammate, we have grown from a small group of adult hockey players to a powerful force on the Colorado hockey scene. More than just a cadre of teams, we band together to provide resources to families in their time of need.

Our reputation for quality and caring has led to this exciting moment. We will design, build and operate the nation’s first three sheet hockey arena intended to support both disabled and able-bodied athletes. This arena will be home to:

• Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation and its recreational hockey programs• Colorado Sled Hockey and national/international sled tournaments• Increased opportunities for disabled veterans• Top high school hockey teams and possibly, the CHSAA tournament• City of Parker and Douglas County recreational programs• Health and wellness-related tenants

While ambitious, with your help, this unique effort can be achieved. We have secured donated land and are partnering with a host of Colorado’s leading companies to make the dream a reality. The final product will be a point of pride for the entire hockey community and its success will undoubtedly change lives. I hope you’ll agree and join the effort.

Sincerely,Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation

Martin RichardsonExecutive Director

We are building a bridge between the disabled athlete, the able-bodied athlete and the educational community

Our ultimate goal is a three sheet arena, designed for both sled hockey and ice hockey. This rink will connect the surrounding communities with youth and adult programs, anchoring several Colorado high school teams. The rink will serve as the home to Colorado Sled Hockey with the capability of hosting both national and international sled hockey events.

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KEY SUPPORT FROM

PRELIMINARY PARTNERS

Full Service RestaurantLevel 1 and 2

CafeLevel 1

Full Service Pro ShopLevel 1

Health & WellnessLevel 1

Colorado Sled HockeyDawg Nation Adult LeagueStadium RinkRink 2Rink 3

TIER 1

$10 m

Entire Rink Complex $10 m

DONOR OPPORTUNITIES

TIER 2

$5 m

Stadium Rink $5 mRink 2 $5 mRink 3 $5 m

TIER 3

$100,000 - $1 m

Entrance Lobby $1 mIce Resurfacer $250,000Scoreboard $250,000Locker Room $100,000Sled Locker Room $100,000

TIER 4

$25,000 - $50,000

Conference/Events Room $50,000DNHF/CASF Offices $50,000Officials Room $25,000

Our own Jack Kelly wore #21 on the original Dawgs team and was much more than just a teammate. A husband and father of three, Jack tragically passed in April of 2010. The loss of our beloved #21 was a blow to all of us, but spurred the idea of Dawg Nation. Jack will never be replaced, but to see his legacy live on through his widow and daughters is beyond inspirational. Today his family is still very much a part of the organization and we know that Jack is still watching over us and guiding us in his own special way.

JACK KELLYSERVE LOCAL NEEDS • Premier sled hockey facility

• Public opportunities for all types of skaters: recreational, youth hockey and figure

• Home rink for Dawg Nation adult recreational hockey teams

• Home rink for local high school teams

• Financial aid programs

CONNECT AND MENTOR • Abled/disabled training area

• Community service opportunities for local high schools

• Positive Coaching Alliance support

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HOST• Capable of hosting national and international sled

hockey championships

• Potential host of Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) State Championship

• Potential host of USA Hockey Youth Championship

• Host of Annual Dawg Bowl and Survivor Game

• Host of fantasy camps with former professional players

RINK GOALS

“I partner with Dawg Nation because

I have seen firsthand how this organization meets the needs of those

in the hockey community, builds relationships and changes lives.”

- Milan Hejduk, Retired NHL Colorado Avalanche Forward (‘98-’13)

Butch was a larger than life figure in the Colorado hockey community. He was a friend to everyone and a key contributor to the game in many ways. As the only Native American to ever referee an NHL hockey game, he was a pioneer in every sense of the word. Tragically, Butch passed away in March 2016 after a fall in the warm-ups of an NCAA hockey game in Michigan. His passing sent shock waves through the hockey community across the globe. Dawg Nation stepped in immediately and set up a fund to aid his wife, Macaire, and their three children. Over several weeks, the fund grew to over $175,000 and that check was given to the family during our annual Survivor Game in June 2016. Since then, Butch’s family and extended family have become an integral part of helping us make the world a better place.

OLIVER “BUTCH” MOUSSEAU

Dave is, perhaps, the toughest man on earth. On July 3, 2015, Dave was involved in a “Flight for Life” helicopter crash that took the life of Pilot Patrick Mahany. Suffering burns over 90% of his body, Dave was given less than a 1% chance to survive. Dave not only survived, but continues to defy the odds at every turn. During Dave’s recovery, his wife, Amanda, was by his side every day. This was made possible via substantial donations to the family on two separate occasions, allowing Amanda to concentrate solely on Dave. Recently, Dave tearfully shared, “The only reason I’m here today is because of the gift we received from Dawg Nation.”

DAVE “D-REP” REPSHERDAWG NATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAWG NATION RINK ADVISORY COUNCIL

Todd Gehrke, PresidentGreg Clinard, Vice President

Rob Packard, SecretaryCindy Richardson, Treasurer

Dave Chamberlin, Board MemberMike Freeman, Board Member

Bill Miller, Board MemberGreg Ahbe, Honorary Board MemberJohn Hayes, Honorary Board Member

Milan Hejduk, Honorary Board MemberPeter McNab, Honorary Board Member

Tom Alford | Saunders Construction IncGeorge Gwozdecky | Valor Christian High School

John Knight | Positive Charge LLCBill Lucas | Cushman & Wakefield

James Mansfield | Pinnacle Real Estate AdvisorsJeff Mielnicki | Cherry Creek Hockey Association

Jack Mousseau | MOA Architecture IncJoshua Suter | Vukota Capital Management LLC

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